Barry John McCarthy (born 13 September 1992) is an Irish cricketer. who plays for Durham and made his first-class debut in 2015. Primarily a right-arm medium pace bowler, he also bats right handed. McCarthy has represented Ireland U19s in five matches. His sister, Louise McCarthy is an international cricketer for Ireland Women. He made his Twenty20 debut on 20 May 2016 for Durham against Worcestershire Rapids in the 2016 NatWest t20 Blast.
In June 2016 he was named in Ireland's squad for their One Day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka. He made his ODI debut for Ireland on 16 June 2016. He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for Ireland against Afghanistan on 10 March 2017 and took 4 wickets. But unfortunately for him, his performance in only his 2nd T20I with bowling figures were the most expensive bowling figures in a T20I.
In June 2016 he was named in Ireland's squad for their One Day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka. He made his ODI debut for Ireland on 16 June 2016. He made his Twenty20 International (T20I) debut for Ireland against Afghanistan on 10 March 2017 and took 4 wickets. But unfortunately for him, his performance in only his 2nd T20I with bowling figures were the most expensive bowling figures in a T20I.
