Willie Watson (bowls)

Watson, a post office worker by profession, made his international debut in 1973. In 1977 Watson was Ireland's bowler of the year^[2] and he represented the Northern Irish team^[3] at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada,^[4] where he competed in the fours event,^[5] with Willie Murray, Michael Dunlop, Jimmy Donnelly.^[6]

Four years later he won a bronze medal in the fours with Sammy Allen, Frank Campbell and John McCloughlin at the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane, Australia.^[7]

In 1986 he won another bronze medal in the fours at the 1986 Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh with Ernie Parkinson, Billie Montgomery and Roy McCune.^[8][9]