Jean Lawless
Personal information
CountryIreland
Bornc. 1930

Jean Lawless (born c. 1930) is an Irish badminton player.

Biography

Jean Lawless first became national champion in Ireland in 1952. Five more titles followed until 1958. In 1952 she won the women's doubles and women's singles at the Irish Open.[1][2] Her married name is Jean Sharkey.[3]

Achievements

Year Tournament Event Winner
1952 Irish Open Women's doubles Jean Lawless / Barbara Good
1952 Irish Open Women's singles Jean Lawless
1952 Irish National Badminton Championships Women's singles Jean Lawless
1953 Irish National Badminton Championships Women's doubles B. I. Donaldson / Jean Lawless
1955 Irish National Badminton Championships Women's doubles B. I. Donaldson / Jean Lawless
1956 Irish National Badminton Championships Mixed Desmond Lacey / Jean Lawless
1956 Irish National Badminton Championships Women's doubles B. I. Donaldson / Jean Lawless
1958 Irish National Badminton Championships Mixed George Henderson / Jean Sharkey

References

  1. ^ Annual Handbook of the International Badminton Federation (27th ed.). London. 1969. pp. 189–191.((cite book)): CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ "Home Page - 15 September 2011". Badminton Museum Ireland. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Home Page - 1 November 2014". Badminton Museum Ireland. Retrieved 15 July 2020.
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