Jim Sherwin

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]