Seán McCarthy (born 8 February 1966) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a right wing-back for the Cork senior team.Born in Ballinhassig, County Cork, McCarthy first arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of eighteen when he first linked up with the Cork minor team before later joining the under-21 and junior sides.
He made his senior debut during the 1986-87 league.
McCarthy subsequently became a regular member of the starting fifteen and won one All-Ireland medal, two Munster medals and one National Hurling League medal.
He was an All-Ireland runner-up on one occasion.
As a member of the Munster inter-provincial team, McCarthy never won Railway Cup medal.
At club level he played with Ballinhassig and divisional side Carrigdhoun.
Throughout his career McCarthy made 16 championship appearances.
His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1996 championship.