Charlie McCarthy (hurler)

Charlie McCarthy (born 1950) is an Irish retired hurler. He played as a right corner-forward for the Cork senior hurling team.

McCarthy enjoyed a successful career at club level with St. Finbarr's, winning numerous Cork Senior Hurling Championship titles. He also achieved All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship success with the club.

At inter-county level, McCarthy played for Cork between 1975 and 1982. He won two All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship medals in 1976 and 1977. He also secured three Munster Senior Hurling Championship medals. His performances earned him an All-Star award in 1977. He is regarded as one of Cork's finest forwards of his era.