He was born in Lisburn and has been bowling since the age of eleven. He has represented Ireland both indoors and outdoors. His greatest moment came when winning the gold medal in the 1988 World Outdoor Bowls Championship fours. He has also won three medals at the Commonwealth Games, a bronze medal in the 1982 Commonwealth Games fours, a silver medal in the 1990 Commonwealth Games fours and another bronze at the 1994 Commonwealth Games fours.