John McCarthy (footballer)
- John McCarthy (footballer)
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Na Fianna
Ballymun Kickhams
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John McCarthy is a former Dublin footballer who made his championship debut in a defeat to Louth in a Leinster SFC Replay in 1973. However this would be his teams last defeat in the province until 1980. In that period 1974 to 1979 John won three All Ireland medals in 1974, 1976 and 1977. John was a crucial figure in these years particularly in the 1976 All Ireland final against old rivals Kerry as John struck for the first goal to set Dublin on their way to victory. He proved to be a real thorn in Kerrys side as he was also fouled for the penalty which led to Dublins second goal. He repeated the dose against Kerry in the classic semi final of 1977 when he plundered Dublins first goal shortly after half time. In the final of 1977 John was part of a Dublin full forward line that amassed all but two of the teams two points in a tally of 5-12 against Armagh.
John was a Garda by profession based at Mountjoy and holds a unique record within the force of being the only Garda to play in six successive All Ireland finals. He retired from An Garda Síochána in 2005.
Throughout his career he played for three clubs Garda, Na Fianna and Ballymun Kickhams.
He was once described by former Donegal manager Brian McEniff as the most lethal of the six Dublin forwards.
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