Jim Sherwin

James A. Sherwin (28 February 1940 – 27 December 2021) was an Irish rugby union commentator and broadcaster. Known as 'the voice of rugby', his career with RTÉ spanned five decades.[2]

Jim Sherwin
Born
James A. Sherwin

28 February 1940[1]
Phibsboro, Dublin, Ireland
Died27 December 2021(2021-12-27) (aged 81)
Delgany, County Wicklow, Ireland
NationalityIrish
Occupation(s)Newsreader, broadcaster, sports commentator
Years active1961–2005
EmployerRTÉ Sport
SpouseAnne Roche
Children4

Career

Sherwin's broadcasting career began with Radio Éireann in 1961. He quickly moved to television, where he worked as a continuity announcer and newsreader. Sherwin joined RTÉ Sport where his rugby commentary on radio and television spanned four decades from 1970 to 2004.[3] He commentated for more than 20 years on tennis and was RTÉ's main commentator at eight Olympic Games from Munich 1972 to Athens 2004. Sherwin proved himself to be a versatile broadcaster and was also RTÉ's lead commentator on many non-sporting outside broadcasts, including the inauguration of Presidents, and produced documentaries and films on a wide range of subjects, including health, social issues and sport.[4]

Personal life and death

Sherwin married Mary Roche from Raheny in June 1966.

He died after a brief illness at his home in Delgany, County Wicklow on 27 December 2021, aged 81. He is survived by his wife and four children.[5]

References
  1. "This week's birthdays". Sunday Independent. 27 February 2005. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  2. "Tributes paid after Jim Sherwin, Ireland's 'voice of rugby', passes away aged 81". The Irish Post. 28 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  3. "Tributes paid following death of 'iconic' former RTÉ commentator Jim Sherwin". The 42. 28 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  4. "The 2013 Irish broadcasting hall of fame inductees". IBHOF website. 11 September 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  5. "'The Voice of Rugby': RTÉ broadcaster Jim Sherwin dies ages 81". Irish Examiner. 28 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
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