David Corkill

David Corkill
Personal information
Nationality  Northern Ireland
Born (1960-02-15) 15 February 1960
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Sport
Club Knock (outdoor)
P.T Watson Stadium (indoor)

David Corkill is a former international lawn and indoor bowler and current sports commentator born on 15 February 1960.

Bowls Career

David started bowling at an early age in Tullycarnet Park where he played for Gilnahirk. He joined the Knock outdoor club and won the Irish National Fours title in 1977 and 1978, the National singles title in 1980 and 1988 and the National Pairs in 1983 and 1984.[1]

He represented Northern Ireland at the 1982 Commonwealth Games and 1990 Commonwealth Games and the combined Irish team at the World Bowls Championships.

Commentating

He is the voice for the BBC during the televised stages of the World Indoor Bowls Championships.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Newby, Donald (1990). Daily Telegraph Bowls Yearbook 91. Telegraph Publications. ISBN 0-330-31664-8.
  2. ↑ "Bowls: Corkill on a roll with Irish title triumph". The Telegraph.
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