 Two years later in 1974 McCarthy won a third National League medal as Cork defeated Limerick on a huge score line of 6–15 to 1–12.The following year McCarthy was captain of the team for a second time and won his fifth Munster medal following a 3–14 to 0–12 defeat of reigning provincial champions Limerick.1976 saw McCarthy win a sixth Munster medal as Limerick were bested once again.