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
Died	27 December 2021(2021-12-27) (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

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]