Maureen Mockford
Maureen Mockford (c. 1940 - 2008) was a Northern Irish badminton player and bowler.
| Maureen Mockford | |
|---|---|
 All Ireland Winner in 1970 | |
| Personal information | |
| Birth name | Maureen Perry |
| Country |  Northern Ireland |
| Born | c. 1940 |
| Died | 2008 (aged 67–68) |
Biography
Maureen Mockford was born Maureen Perry. In 1970 she won the Irish National Badminton Championships, playing alongside Dorothy Haslam, Joan Simpson, and Pam Porter.[1] In the same year she played in the British Commonwealth Games with Joan McCloy in the women's doubles, and came 17th in the women's singles. She played on the Irish national badminton team 18 times between 1961 and 1970. She later took up bowling, competing in Irish trials. She died in 2008.[2]
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Irish National Badminton Championships | Women's singles | winner |
| 1970 | British Commonwealth Games | Women's singles | 17 |
References
- "Gallery Page". Badminton Museum of Ireland. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- "February 2008 Newsletter". Belfast Indoor Bowls. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
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