Jim Doherty is a clay pigeon shooter. He hails from Newtowncunningham, County Donegal, and has excelled in clay pigeon shooting both at national and international level, and has captained his national clay pigeon team.[1] In 2011, he became the first Irishman to win all four home majors in clay pigeon shooting.[2] He received the Donegal Sport Star Award in January 2012.[3][4][5][6]
Jim Doherty | |
|---|---|
| Born | Paisley |
| Known for | Shooting |
| Parent(s) | Seamus, Nora |
Born in Paisley, his father Seamus Doherty came from Ballyshannon and his mother Nora came from Gweedore.[1] Doherty has competed across Ireland and Europe, as well as New Zealand, Australia, the Caribbean and South Korea.[1] He also enjoys Gaelic games and rugby union.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d McFadden, Eamonn (9 February 2012). "Jim Doherty on target with top award". Democrat. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
- ^ Barr, Caoimhinn (31 January 2012). "Newtown marksman fires historic shots". Inishowen News. Archived from the original on 4 May 2015. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
- ^ "Jim Doherty Crowned Donegal Sports Star". Highland Radio. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
- ^ "Jim Doherty takes top award at Donegal Sport Stars". Democrat. 30 January 2012. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ "Host of stars named in Donegal Sports Star Award nominations". Donegal Daily. 4 January 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
There are a total of 151 nominees in the 34 categories with two further very special presentations to be made on the night including the overall award which last year went to Newtowncunningham Clay Pigeon Shooter Jim Doherty.
- ^ "Nominees announced for Donegal Sports Star Awards". Ocean FM. 4 January 2013. Archived from the original on 3 February 2013. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
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