Jim Sherwin | |
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Born | James A. Sherwin 28 February 1940 [1] |
Died | 27 December 2021
Delgany,
County Wicklow, Ireland | (aged 81)
Nationality | Irish |
Occupation(s) | Newsreader, broadcaster, sports commentator |
Years active | 1961–2005 |
Employer | RTÉ Sport |
Spouse | Anne Roche |
Children | 4 |
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]
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]
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]
Jim Sherwin | |
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Born | James A. Sherwin 28 February 1940 [1] |
Died | 27 December 2021
Delgany,
County Wicklow, Ireland | (aged 81)
Nationality | Irish |
Occupation(s) | Newsreader, broadcaster, sports commentator |
Years active | 1961–2005 |
Employer | RTÉ Sport |
Spouse | Anne Roche |
Children | 4 |
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]
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]
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]