Derek McGrath (born 21 January 1972 in Dublin) is a retired Irish footballer. Derek was a midfielder who played for Shamrock Rovers, Bohemians, Waterford United, Kilkenny City and Monaghan United during his career in the League of Ireland. He signed for Rovers in January 1992 from Brighton & Hove Albion where he had made 6 appearances and made his debut at Bray Wanderers on 19 January. McGrath had made one appearance for Brighton in the 1990-91 FA Cup at Anfield. He moved to Bohemians in July 1996 and made his debut in a 1996-97 UEFA Cup tie against FC Dinamo Minsk.