About Jim McCarthy
Lived 1925 – 2015 (aged 90). Jim McCarthy was an Irish rugby union player.
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. He was a member of the Grand Slam winning Irish squad in the 1948 Five Nations Championship.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim McCarthy?
Irish rugby union player (1925-2015)
When was Jim McCarthy born?
Jim McCarthy was born on 30 January 1925 in Cork.
When did Jim McCarthy die?
Jim McCarthy died on 21 April 2015 in Dublin.
What was Jim McCarthy's occupation?
Jim McCarthy was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Jim McCarthy?
Jim McCarthy was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jim McCarthy (rugby union)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim McCarthy. https://biography.guide/jim-mccarthy/
MLA: "Jim McCarthy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-mccarthy/.
Chicago: "Jim McCarthy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-mccarthy/.
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