Brian Carthy

Brian Carthy works as a Gaelic games correspondent and commentator for RTÉ,^[1] specialising in Gaelic games.

Early life and family

Carthy is a native of Ballymore, near Strokestown, County Roscommon.^{[citation needed]} His mother was Susan.^[2]

In 2012, his son John Brian won an All-Ireland U-21 Football Championship medal playing in goal for Dublin against Brian's native Roscommon ^[3] and was part of the U-21 squad again in 2013.

Broadcasting career

Carthy's first day at RTÉ was 26 May 1980.^[2]

In 2011, Carthy was "downgraded" by RTÉ. This prompted a response from numerous Gaelic games figures, including Mickey Harte, Kieran McGeeney and Justin McNulty, who felt this mistreatment of Carthy was unfair. Those who disagreed with RTÉ's treatment of Carthy wrote a four-page letter to director general Noel Curran and boycotted the organisation.^[4]^[5]

Carthy launched a podcast in August 2022, focusing on Senior Club Championship results.^[6]

Writing career

In possession of a nationwide profile, Carthy has also written a number of books with a sporting theme.^[7]^[8]

References

^ Mahon, Jack (21 July 2004). "Great to have been part of that seven-year journey". Western People. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
^ ^a ^b "Congratulations Brian!". Hogan Stand. 28 May 2020. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
^ "Carthy's double dilemma - HoganStand". hoganstand.com. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
^ "Mickey Harte, Brian Carthy and that four-page letter to RTÉ". Irish Independent. Independent News & Media. 11 June 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2011.
^ Keys, Colm (7 June 2011). "GAA managers refuse to talk to RTÉ over Brian Carthy treatment: Top GAA bosses vow not to speak to broadcaster after Carthy 'snub'". Irish Independent. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
^ "Brian Carthy launches new senior club championship results podcast". Hogan Stand. 24 August 2022.
^ O'Riordan, Tom (7 December 2001). "GAA: New bid to open Croke Park to other sports". Irish Independent. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
^ Breheny, Martin (22 December 2002). "Orange men grab headlines". Irish Independent. Independent News & Media. Retrieved 17 February 2011. Keeping a record of all those matches would be difficult but Brian Carthy makes it possible with the publication of his seventh successive book which contains a documented history of every encounter.