Date of Birth: 11/05/1917

Date of Death: 05/11/1985

Age at death: 68

Trade or profession: N.I. Civil Servant

Biographical references:

Societies:

Society offices held: Executive Council of Irish Association 1948-1985 Secretary, Northern Branch I.A. 1948-1985 Master of Irish Association 1960-1985 Life Member, Irish Association 1971-1985

Places:

Place of Birth: Holywood, Co. Down

Began ringing at: Holywood

Tower mentioned in obituary: Holywood

Ringing records:

Began ringing: 1936

Notable performances: 6144 Plain Bob Major, longest length in Ireland Conducted first peals of Kent T.B. Minor, Oxford T.B. Minor, Cambridge S. Minor * St. Clement's Bob Triples to be rung in Ireland.

First peal:

Grandsire Triples

Holywood

24/08/1946

Total peals rung: 180

Total peals conducted: 105

Tower bell peals rung: 88

Tower bell peals conducted: 42

Handbell peals rung: 92

Handbell peals conducted: 63

Participation in Central Council activities:

Offices held: Broadcasting & Television Committee 1954-1972

Meetings attended: 30