James Dermott Monteith (2 June 1943 – 6 December 2009) was an Irish international cricketer.

Monteith captained Ireland on 38 occasions,[2] winning 11 times, passing James Boucher's record number of wickets in 1984 and ended his playing career with Ireland with 326 wickets in 76 matches.

Monteith was a 38-year-old veteran when he was called upon by Middlesex as cover for John Emburey and Phil Edmonds for the 1981 and 1983 seasons.

His sporting career ended when he became the victim of a serious hit and run accident in early 1985.

Subsequently, he became a national selector from 1989 to 2001 except in 1999 when he was President of the Irish Cricket Union.