About Bill Irish
Lived 1934 – 1992 (aged 57–58). Bill Irish was a British bowls player.
William 'Bill' Crane Irish (10 May 1932 – 27 April 1992), was an England international lawn and indoor bowler.
Bowls career World Championships He won a silver medal in the triples and bronze medal in the fours with John C Evans, Tommy Armstrong and Peter Line at the 1976 World Outdoor Bowls Championship in Johannesburg. He also won a silver medal in the team event (Leonard Cup).
Commonwealth Games He represented England in the fours, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
National He won the 1967 and 1974 singles title at the national titles and also won the singles at the British Isles Bowls Championships in 1975.
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Who was Bill Irish?
English international lawn and indoor bowler
When was Bill Irish born?
Bill Irish was born in 1934.
When did Bill Irish die?
Bill Irish died in 1992.
What was Bill Irish's occupation?
Bill Irish was a bowls player.
What nationality was Bill Irish?
Bill Irish was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Irish. https://biography.guide/bill-irish/
MLA: "Bill Irish." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bill-irish/.
Chicago: "Bill Irish." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bill-irish/.
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