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] |
| Died | 27 December 2021 (aged 81) Delgany, County Wicklow, Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation(s) | Newsreader, broadcaster, sports commentator |
| Years active | 1961–2005 |
| Employer | RTÉ Sport |
| Spouse | Anne Roche |
| Children | 4 |
Career
editSherwin'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
editSherwin 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
edit- ^ "This week's birthdays". Sunday Independent. 27 February 2005. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ "Tributes paid after Jim Sherwin, Ireland's 'voice of rugby', passes away aged 81". The Irish Post. 28 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ "Tributes paid following death of 'iconic' former RTÉ commentator Jim Sherwin". The 42. 28 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ "The 2013 Irish broadcasting hall of fame inductees". IBHOF website. 11 September 2013. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ "'The Voice of Rugby': RTÉ broadcaster Jim Sherwin dies ages 81". Irish Examiner. 28 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.