Death of Jim English:THE FORMER Wexford hurling star Jim English died suddenly, aged 75, on Saturday at his Co Carlow home. He will be remembered particularly as captain of the team that denied Cork's Christy Ring a record ninth All-Ireland medal in the final of 1956.
A native of Templeudigan, Rathnure, and a member of the Rathnure club, where he played alongside the three Rackard brothers, English was a prominent member, at right wing back, of the great Wexford team that won All-Irelands in 1955, 1956 and 1960.
English was noted as an outstanding, skilful, sweet-striking defender and a fine sportsman.
His greatest day was that victory over The Rebels more than 52 years ago, a game marked by Art Foley's wonder save from Ring.
He was also on duty on "the day of the big wind" in 1958 when Wexford came from 15 points down to beat Tipperary in the National League final in Croke Park.
He moved to Co Carlow some 50 years ago, farming at Seskinryan, outside Bagenalstown, and becoming a pillar of Carlow GAA.
Jim is survived by his wife, Maggie, sons Thomas, James jr, Patrick and Colm, daughters Mary and Noeleen, and siblings.
Removal is tomorrow at 5.30pm to St Andrew's Church, Bagenalstown. The funeral Mass is at 11am on Wednesday.
