James Downing (1946 - 28 April 2012) was an Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a midfielder for the Cork senior team.
[1][2] Born in Urhan, County Cork, Downing first played competitive football in his youth.
He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the Cork minor team, before later joining the under-21 and junior sides.
Downing was a regular member of the panel for several years and won one Munster medal as a non-playing substitute.
At club level Downing was a one-time Munster and championship medallist with divisional side Beara.