 McCarthy in New Zealand in 1950 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Birth name | James Stephen McCarthy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 30 June 1924 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Cork, Ireland | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 21 April 2015 (aged 90) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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James Stephen McCarthy (30 June 1924 – 21 April 2015) was an Irish rugby union player who played for Munster, the Irish national team, and the British and Irish Lions. [1] He was a member of the Grand Slam winning Irish squad in the 1948 Five Nations Championship. [2]
John Gardiner is an Irish retired hurler who played for Cork Senior Championship club Na Piarsaigh. He played for the Cork senior hurling team for 11 seasons, during which time he usually lined out as a right wing-back. A commanding and combative defender, Gardiner was part of a dominant half-back line that also included Seán Óg Ó hAilpín and Ronan Curran.
Timmy McCarthy is an Irish retired hurler who played for East Cork club Castlelyons. He played for the Cork senior hurling team for 12 seasons, during which time he usually lined out as a right wing-forward.
Niall McCarthy is an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Carrigtwohill and has been a member of the Cork senior inter-county team since 2002.
Justin J. McCarthy is an Irish former hurler and manager. At club level he lined out with numerous club and divisional sides, while he was also a member of the Cork senior hurling team.
Charles McCarthy is an Irish former hurler who played as a left corner-forward at senior level for the Cork county team.
Gerald McCarthy is an Irish former hurling manager and player. In his playing career he was known for his intelligent anticipation, his ability to find open space and his overhead striking of the ball. A versatile player who lined out in no less than eight different positions, McCarthy made his name as an attacking midfielder and as a centre-forward. He is widely regarded to be one of the most skilful and stylish players of his generation and as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
Thaddeus "Teddy" McCarthy was an Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer who played as a midfielder at senior level for the Cork county football and hurling teams. In an eleven-year senior inter-county playing career, McCarthy played for the Cork senior hurling and football teams, winning major honours with both. He is the only male dual player to win All-Ireland senior hurling and football medals in a single year.
Dónal Óg Cusack is an Irish hurling coach and hurler who plays for Cork Premier Championship club Cloyne. He played for the Cork senior hurling team for 16 seasons, during which time he usually lined out as a goalkeeper. Noted for his innovative and sometimes controversial approach as a player and his championing of the cause of player welfare, Cusack is also regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation.
Seán McCarthy is an Irish retired hurler who played as a right wing-back for the Cork senior team.
Michael McCarthy was an Irish Gaelic footballer. At club level he played with O'Donovan Rossa and divisional side Carbery and was also a member of the Cork senior football team.
Jim McCarthy may refer to:
Gerard Conor Murray is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half for United Rugby Championship club Munster and the Ireland national team.
Richard McCarthy is an Irish hurler who plays for Limerick Senior Championship club Blackrock. He played for the Limerick senior hurling team for 10 years, during which time he usually lined out as a full-back. A defender who was noted for his swashbuckling style, McCarthy was considered a "Limerick hurling fans favourite".
Seán McCarthy is an Irish rugby union player. He plays as a lock.
Nick McCarthy is an Irish rugby union player, currently playing for Major League Rugby side Chicago Hounds and formerly for Leinster and Munster. He plays as a scrum-half.
Craig Patrick Casey is an Irish rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half for United Rugby Championship club Munster and the Ireland national team.
The Cork county football team represents Cork in men's Gaelic football and is governed by Cork GAA, the county board of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The team competes in the three major annual inter-county competitions; the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, the Munster Senior Football Championship and the National Football League.
The Limerick county hurling team represents Limerick in hurling and is governed by Limerick GAA, the county board of the Gaelic Athletic Association. The team competes in the three major annual inter-county competitions; the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, the Munster Senior Hurling Championship and the National Hurling League.
David McCarthy is an Irish hurler who plays as a goalkeeper for club side Glenroe and at inter-county level with the Limerick senior hurling team.
Eye-gouging is a serious offence in Gaelic games where a player uses hands or fingers to inflict pain in an opponent's eyes. Such incidents are usually referred to as "eye-gouging" among players and in the media.
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