Northern Ireland at the 1990 Commonwealth Games
| Northern Ireland at the 1990 Commonwealth Games | |
|---|---|
| CGF code | NIR |
| CGA | Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games Council |
| Website | nicgc |
| in Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Flag bearers | Opening: Closing: |
| Medals Ranked 13th |
|
| Commonwealth Games appearances (overview) | |
| Other related appearances | |
| Ireland (1930) | |
Northern Ireland competed at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, New Zealand, from 24 January to 3 February 1990.[1]
Northern Ireland finished 13th in the medal table with one gold medal, three silver medals and five bronze medals.[2]
The Northern Irish team was named on 20 September 1990.[3][4]
Medalists
Gold
Silver
- Janet Boyle (high jump)
- Jackie McKernan (discus throw)
- Men's fours (lawn bowls)
Bronze
- Paul Douglas (boxing)
- Alistair Irvine (cycling)
- Margaret Johnston (lawn bowls)
- Joyce Malley (judo)
- Colin Savage (judo)
Team
Athletics
Men
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Forsythe | long jump | ||
| Mark Kirk | 800m, 1500m |
Women
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Boyle | high jump | ||
| Sharon Hutchings | high jump | ||
| Jackie McKernan | discus throw, shot put | ||
| Ursula Mary McKee | 1500m, 3000m | ||
| Elaine McLaughlin | 400m hurdles | ||
| Moira O'Neill | marathon | ||
| Judith Robinson | 100m, 100m hurdles |
Badminton
Men
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Ferguson | doubles, mixed, team | Alpha BC | |
| Rikki Keag | doubles, mixed, team | Alpha BC | |
| Liam McKenna | singles, mixed, team |
Women
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanya Cooke | singles, mixed | Alpha BC | |
| Carol Munster | singles, mixed, team | Alpha BC | |
| Ann Stephens | mixed, team | Alpha BC |
Boxing
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Douglas | +91kg | ||
| Jonny Erskine | 60kg | ||
| Eddie Fisher | 63.5kg | ||
| Paul Ireland | 54kg | ||
| Joe Lowe | 67kg | ||
| Wayne McCullough | 51kg | ||
| Jimmy Webb | 71kg |
Cycling
Men
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Barr | team time trial | ||
| Alastair Irvine | road race, scratch, points, team time trial | ||
| Malcolm Kane | road race | ||
| David McCall | road race, scratch, points, team time trial | ||
| Cormac McCann | road race, scratch, team time trial | ||
| Andrew Moss | road race |
Women
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanda McVicker | road race |
Gymnastics
Women
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Barclay | all-round, team | ||
| Kim Kensett | team | ||
| Suzanne Malcolm | team | ||
| Samantha Taylor | all-round, team |
Judo
Men
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Gwynne | 78kg half-middleweight | ||
| Colin Savage | 71kg lightweight | ||
| Jim Toland | 60kg extra-lightweight | ||
| Ciarán Ward | 65kg half-lightweight | ||
| Terry Watt | 95kg heavyweight, Open |
Women
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joyce Malley | 66kg, Open |
Lawn bowls
Men
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy Allen | fours | Ballymena BC | |
| Jim Baker | fours | Cliftonville BC | |
| David Corkill | singles | Belmont BC | |
| Victor Dallas | pairs | Coleraine BC | |
| John McCloughlin | fours | Lisnagarvey BC | |
| Rodney McCutcheon | fours | Bangor BC | |
| Ernie Parkinson | pairs | Belmont BC |
Women
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nan Allely | pairs | Donaghadee BC | |
| Eileen Bell | pairs | Ballynahinch BC | |
| Margaret Johnston | singles | Ballymoney BC |
Shooting
Men
| Athlete | Events | Medals |
|---|---|---|
| David Calvert | fullbore rifle, fullbore rifle pairs | |
| David Evans | trap, trap pair | |
| Tom Hewitt | trap, trap pair | |
| Martin Mace | rifle 3pos, prone, pairs | |
| Martin Millar | fullbore rifle, fullbore rifle pairs | |
| Cliff Ogle | rifle 3pos, prone, pairs | |
| Robbie Williamson | air pistol, free pistol |
Swimming
Men
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Gheel | 100, 200m backstroke, 200 free | ||
| Willie Johnston | 100m butterfly, 50m, 100m free | ||
| Philip McGillion | 100m breaststroke, 400 free, 200 medley |
Women
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Madine | 100, 200m butterfly, 50, 100, 200, 400m free |
Weightlifting
| Athlete | Events | Club | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eamon Byrne | 60kg |
References
- ^ "Northern Ireland Auckland 1990". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ^ "Medal Standings Auckland 1990". Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 22 December 2025.
- ^ "Lisburn stars get a Games green light". Ulster Star. 22 September 1989. p. 54. Retrieved 22 December 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.
- ^ "Moss for New Zealand". Ballymena Weekly Telegraph. 20 September 1989. p. 44. Retrieved 22 December 2025 – via British Newspaper Archive.