Last updated: August 2026
| Full Name | Barry John McCarthy |
| Born | September 13, 1992, Pembroke, Dublin, Ireland |
| Nationality | 🇮🇪 Irish |
| Profession | Professional Cricketer (Seam Bowler) |
| Team | Ireland national cricket team |
Barry McCarthy is an Irish seam bowler who has represented Ireland across all three international formats after giving up a county career in England to focus on international cricket. No reliable public net worth figure exists for McCarthy — Irish international cricketers’ finances are not independently reported in detail.
Early Life & Family
McCarthy was born on September 13, 1992, in Pembroke, Dublin, Ireland. His sister, Louise McCarthy, is also an international cricketer who plays for the Ireland women’s team.
Rise to Fame
McCarthy’s move into professional cricket in England came after England all-rounder Ben Stokes recommended him to Durham having faced him in the nets before a one-day international. He played for Durham from 2016 to 2018.
Career History
In 2018, McCarthy chose to leave Durham to focus on his international career with Ireland. He made his ODI debut on June 16, 2016, against Sri Lanka, his T20I debut on March 10, 2017, against Afghanistan, and his Test debut on February 28, 2024, against Afghanistan. In August 2023, he became the first number-eight batter to score a half-century against India in T20 Internationals.
How They Built Their Wealth
McCarthy’s income has come from his county contract with Durham (2016-2018) and, since then, from Cricket Ireland central contracts and match fees. No sourced figures for his overall earnings or net worth have been published.