Wexford faced early championship exits over the next two years and English called time on his inter-county career in 1964. English also had the honour of being selected for Leinster in the inter-provincial series of games and enjoyed some success. In 1956 he was on the starting fifteen as Leinster faced Munster. A 5–11 to 1–7 trouncing of their fierce rivals gave English a Railway Cup medal. After five years of Munster dominance, Leinster fought back in 1962. A narrow 1–11 to 1–9 defeat of the six-in-a-row hopefuls gave English a second Railway Cup medal. In retirement from play English maintained a keen interest in hurling. In 1972 he was elected Leinster Council delegate for Carlow, serving in that position until 1992. That year English became Chairman of the Carlow County Board. Jim English was born in Ballindoney, County Wexford in 1932. Son of Thomas & Mary Kate, Brothers Paddy, Tommy, Matty, John, Joe & Sisters Maggie (Rowe) Maureen (Walsh) He grew up on the family farm and from a young age he showed a great interest in the game of hurling. English was educated locally and later attended New Ross CBS where he first tasted hurling success.