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Wexford hurler (1932–2008)

Jim English Personal information Native name Séamus Inglis (Irish) Born October 1932 Ballindoney, County Wexford, Ireland Died 23 February 2008 (aged 75) Muine Bheag, County Carlow, Ireland Occupation Foreman Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) Sport Sport Hurling Position Right wing-back Club Years Club Rathnure Erin's Own Inter-county Years County 1951–1964 Wexford Inter-county titles Leinster titles 5 All-Irelands 3 NHL 2

**Jim English** (October 1932 – 23 February 2008) was an Irish [hurler](/source/Hurling) who played as a right wing-back for the [Wexford senior team](/source/Wexford_county_hurling_team).[1][2]

English joined the team during the [1951 championship](/source/1951_All-Ireland_Senior_Hurling_Championship) and subsequently became a regular member of the starting fifteen until his retirement after the [1964 championship](/source/1964_All-Ireland_Senior_Hurling_Championship). During that time he won three [All-Ireland](/source/All-Ireland_Senior_Hurling_Championship) medals, five [Leinster](/source/Leinster_Senior_Hurling_Championship) medals and two [National Hurling League](/source/National_Hurling_League) medals. In 1956 English captained the team to the All-Ireland title.

At club level English enjoyed a successful career with [Rathnure](/source/Rathnure_GAA) in Wexford and later with [Erin's Own](/source/Erin's_Own_GAA_(Carlow)) in Carlow. He won numerous club championship winners' medals in both codes.

## Playing career

### Club

English began his club hurling career with [Rathnure](/source/Rathnure_GAA) and enjoyed much success.[3]

In 1955 he was a key member of the defence as Rathnure reached only the championship decider with four-in-a-row hopefuls [St Aidan's](/source/Ferns_St_Aidan's_GAA) provided the opposition.[4] A close game developed, however, a 2–9 to 2–5 victory gave English a [Wexford Senior Hurling Championship](/source/Wexford_Senior_Hurling_Championship) medal.

English later transferred to the [Erin's Own](/source/Erin's_Own_GAA_(Carlow)) club in [Muine Bheag](/source/Muine_Bheag).

### Inter-county

English first came to prominence on the inter-county scene as a member of the Wexford minor hurling team during their unsuccessful championship campaign in 1950.

In 1951 English joined the Wexford senior hurling team. He was an unused substitute that year as the team secured a first [Leinster](/source/Leinster_Senior_Hurling_Championship) crown since 1918 but later lost the All-Ireland decider to [Tipperary](/source/Tipperary_GAA).

After back to back Leinster defeats over the next two years, Wexford faced [Dublin](/source/Dublin_GAA) in the 1954 decider. A huge 8–5 to 1–4 victory gave English his first Leinster medal on the field of play. A record crowd of 84,856 attended the subsequent All-Ireland decider with [Cork](/source/Cork_GAA) providing the opposition. Wexford had a four-point lead with seventeen minutes left to play, however, history was against Rackard's side when [Johnny Clifford](/source/Johnny_Clifford) scored the winning goal for Cork with just four minutes left. A 1–9 to 1–6 victory secured a third successive All-Ireland for Cork and defeat for English.

In 1955 Wexford continued their provincial dominance with English collecting a second Leinster medal following a 5–6 to 3–9 defeat of Kilkenny in a replay of the Leinster final. [Galway](/source/Galway_GAA), who got a bye into the final without picking up a hurley, provided the opposition and took a half-time lead. A [Tim Flood](/source/Tim_Flood_(hurler)) goal nine minutes from the end clinched a 3–13 to 2–8 victory and a first [All-Ireland](/source/All-Ireland_Senior_Hurling_Championship) medal for English. It was Wexford's first All-Ireland triumph in forty-five years.[5]

English was captain of the side in 1956 and added a [National Hurling League](/source/National_Hurling_League) medal to his collection as Tipperary were bested by 5–9 to 2–14. The subsequent championship campaign saw Wexford reach the provincial final once again. A narrow 4–8 to 3–10 defeat of Kilkenny gave English his third Leinster medal. Galway fell heavily in the All-Ireland semi-final, allowing Wexford to advance to an All-Ireland final meeting with Cork. The game has gone down in history as one of the all-time classics as [Christy Ring](/source/Christy_Ring) was bidding for a record ninth All-Ireland medal. The game turned on one important incident as the Wexford goalkeeper, [Art Foley](/source/Art_Foley), made a miraculous save from a Ring shot and cleared the sliotar up the field to set up another attack. Nicky Rackard scored a crucial goal with two minutes to go giving Wexford a 2–14 to 2–8 victory.[6][7] It was English's second All-Ireland medal while he also had the honour of lifting the [Liam MacCarthy Cup](/source/Liam_MacCarthy_Cup).

Two year later in 1958 English added a second National League medal to his collection following a 5–7 to 4–8 defeat of [Limerick](/source/Limerick_GAA).

In 1960 Wexford were back in the provincial decider. A narrow 3–10 to 2–11 defeat of Kilkenny gave English his fourth Leinster medal. The All-Ireland decider saw Tipperary provide the opposition. A pitch invasion at the end resulted in much confusion, however, goals by [Mick Hassett](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mick_Hassett&action=edit&redlink=1) and [Oliver McGrath](/source/Oliver_McGrath) gave Wexford a merited 2–15 to 0–11 victory. It was English's third All-Ireland medal.

After surrendering their titles the following year, Wexford were back in 1962. Another narrow 3–9 to 2–10 defeat of Kilkenny gave English a sixth Leinster medal. The All-Ireland final was a repeat of 1960 with Tipperary, the reigning champions, lining out in opposition. Wexford got off to a disastrous start when [Tom Moloughney](/source/Tom_Moloughney) and [Seán McLoughlin](/source/Se%C3%A1n_McLoughlin_(hurler)) scored goals for Tipp inside the first minute. Wexford fought back, however, English's side were bested on a 3–10 to 2–11 score line.

Wexford faced early championship exits over the next two years and English called time on his inter-county career in 1964.

### Inter-provincial

English also had the honour of being selected for [Leinster](/source/Leinster_GAA) in the inter-provincial series of games and enjoyed some success.[8]

In 1956 he was on the starting fifteen as Leinster faced [Munster](/source/Munster_GAA). A 5–11 to 1–7 trouncing of their fierce rivals gave English a [Railway Cup](/source/Railway_Cup) medal.

After five years of Munster dominance, Leinster fought back in 1962. A narrow 1–11 to 1–9 defeat of the six-in-a-row hopefuls gave English a second Railway Cup medal.

## Post-playing career

In retirement from play English maintained a keen interest in hurling. In 1972 he was elected Leinster Council delegate for [Carlow](/source/Carlow_GAA), serving in that position until 1992. That year English became Chairman of the Carlow County Board.

## Personal life

Jim English was born in [Ballindoney](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ballindoney&action=edit&redlink=1), [County Wexford](/source/County_Wexford) in 1932. Son of Thomas & Mary Kate, Brothers Paddy, Tommy, Matty, John, Joe & Sisters Maggie (Rowe) Maureen (Walsh) He grew up on the family farm and from a young age he showed a great interest in the game of [hurling](/source/Hurling). English was educated locally and later attended [New Ross](/source/New_Ross) [CBS](/source/Congregation_of_Christian_Brothers) where he first tasted hurling success.

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Jim English"](http://www.hoganstand.com/Wexford/ArticleForm.aspx?ID=104949). Hogan Stand website. Retrieved 7 April 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["GAA mourns Jim English death"](http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/gaa-mourns-jim-english-death-1297988.html). Irish Independent. 26 February 2008. Retrieved 23 October 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Rathnure St. Anne's club history"](https://web.archive.org/web/20121216051112/http://www.rathnuregaa.ie/history.php). Rathnure St. Anne's GAA website. Archived from [the original](http://www.rathnuregaa.ie/history.php) on 16 December 2012. Retrieved 4 April 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-:2_4-0)** Furlong, Brendan (8 January 2010). ["125 Greatest Wexford Hurlers"](https://www.independent.ie/regionals/wexford/enniscorthy-news/125-greatest-wexford-hurlers/27233272.html). *Irish Independent*. Retrieved 27 February 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["All-Ireland Win 1955"](http://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/sports-recreation/sport/wexford-hurling/wexford-hurling-in-the-19/all-ireland-win-1955/). Ask About Ireland website. Retrieved 4 April 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["All-Ireland Win 1956"](http://www.askaboutireland.ie/reading-room/sports-recreation/sport/wexford-hurling/wexford-hurling-in-the-19/all-ireland-win-1956/). Ask About Ireland website. Retrieved 4 April 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["One fine day – When Wexford went to Croker"](https://www.rte.ie/radio1/doconone/onefineday.html). RTÉ Radio 1 website. Retrieved 4 April 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Leinster Railway Cup Winning Teams"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090304073518/http://leinster.gaa.ie/archive/pdf/P70_75RailwayCup.pdf) (PDF). Leinster GAA website. Archived from [the original](http://leinster.gaa.ie/archive/pdf/P70_75RailwayCup.pdf) (PDF) on 4 March 2009. Retrieved 28 December 2008.

Sporting positions Preceded by Nick O'Donnell Wexford Senior Hurling Captain 1956 Succeeded by Tom Ryan Achievements Preceded by Nick O'Donnell (Wexford) All-Ireland SHC winning captain 1956 Succeeded by Mickey Kelly (Kilkenny

Jim English navigation boxes v t e Wexford – 1954 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship finalist 1 A. Foley 2 Billy Rackard 3 N. O'Donnell 4 M. O'Hanlon 5 J. English 6 Bobby Rackard 7 N. Wheeler 8 J. Morrissey 9 S. Hearne 10 Paddy Kehoe 11 T. Flood 12 Padge Kehoe (c) 13 T. Ryan 14 N. Rackard 15 B. Donovan Subs used 16 T. Bolger for N. O'Donnell 19 D. Hearne for Paddy Kehoe Subs not used 17 J. Hearne 18 M. Flood 20 T. Russell v t e Wexford – 1955 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions (2nd title) 1 A. Foley 2 Bobby Rackard 3 N. O'Donnell (c) 4 M. O'Hanlon 5 J. English 6 Billy Rackard 7 M. Morrissey 8 J. Morrissey 9 S. Hearne 10 Paddy Kehoe 11 N. Wheeler 12 Padge Kehoe 13 T. Ryan 14 N. Rackard 15 T. Flood Subs used 21 O. Gough for N. Wheeler 11 N. Wheeler for O. Gough 16 D. Hearne for T. Ryan Subs not used 17 T. Bolger 18 B. Wickham 19 M. Codd 20 T. Dixon v t e Wexford – 1956 National Hurling League Champions (1st title) 1 A. Foley 2 Bobby Rackard 3 N. O'Donnell 4 M. O'Hanlon 5 J. English (c) 6 Billy Rackard 7 J. Morrissey 8 J. Morrissey[clarification needed] 9 S. Hearne 10 P. Kehoe 11 E. Wheeler 12 T. Flood 13 T. Ryan 14 N. Rackard 15 T. Dixon v t e Wexford – 1956 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions (3rd title) 1 A. Foley 2 Bobby Rackard 3 N. O'Donnell 4 M. Morrissey 5 J. English (c) 6 Billy Rackard 7 J. Morrissey 8 S. Hearne 9 N. Wheeler 10 Padge Kehoe 11 M. Codd 12 T. Flood 13 T. Ryan 14 N. Rackard 15 T. Dixon Subs not used 16 M. O'Hanlon 17 Paddy Kehoe 18 T. Bolger 19 T. Morrissey 20 P. Nolan v t e Wexford – 1960 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions (4th title) 1 P. Nolan 2 J. Mitchell 3 N. O'Donnell (c) 4 T. Neville 5 J. English 6 Billy Rackard 7 J. Nolan 8 N. Wheeler 9 J. Morrissey 10 J. O'Brien 11 P. Kehoe 12 S. Quaid 13 O. McGrath 14 J. Harding 15 T. Flood Subs used S. Power M. Morrissey John Kennedy v t e Wexford – 1962 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship finalist 1 P. Nolan 3 T. Neville 3 N. O'Donnell 4 N. Colfer 5 Jim English 6 B. Rackard (c) 7 J. Nolan 8 P. Wilson 9 M. Lyng 10 J. O'Brien 11 P. Kehoe 12 P. Lynch 13 O. McGrath 14 N. Wheeler 15 T. Flood Subs 16 M. Bergin 17 J. Mitchell 18 J. Kennedy 19 Joe English 20 H. Doyle

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