Violet McBride MBE (born 16 October 1954) is a former women's field hockey player from Northern Ireland who represented both Ireland and Great Britain at international level. She represented Great Britain at the 1988 Summer Olympics. In 1989 she was awarded the MBE. In 2011 she was inducted into the Irish Hockey Association Hall of Fame. McBride is also a former drum major World champion, winning the title in both 1980 and 1982. McBride has also represented Ireland as a senior ladies golfer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
16 October 1954 Kilkeel, County Down Northern Ireland | ||
| Height | 160 cm (5 ft 3 in) | ||
| Weight | 55 kg (121 lb) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder/Centre half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 196x–197x | Kilkeel High School | ||
| Senior career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 197x–19xx | Portadown | ||
| 197x–19xx | → Ulster | ||
| 200x–201x | Pegasus | ||
| National team | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 197x–198x | Ireland | 38 | |
| 198x–198x | Great Britain | 64 | |
Early years, family and education
editMcBride was raised in Kilkeel, County Down. She is the daughter of Henry and Dorothy McBride. She has two brothers, Alan and Harry.[1] She was educated at Kilkeel High School.[2][3]
Domestic teams
editWhile attending Kilkeel High School, McBride played field hockey on Saturday mornings for the school and for Portadown Ladies in the afternoon. She also represented Ulster at interprovincial level.[2][4] In 2001–02 McBride played for the first official Pegasus veterans team and finished the season as player of the year.[5][6]
International
editIreland
editMcBride made 38 senior appearances for Ireland. [1][2] In 1981, along with Jenny Givan, she was banned from playing for Ireland for six years by the Irish Ladies Hockey Union after opting to play for Great Britain.[7] In 2011 McBride was inducted into the Irish Hockey Association Hall of Fame.[8][9]
Great Britain
editMcBride made 64 senior appearances for Great Britain. While playing for Great Britain, she was named the team's Player of the Year for 1987. She represented Great Britain at the 1988 Summer Olympics and captained the team in the bronze medal match against the Netherlands.[1][2][4][10][11]
| Tournaments | Place | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 Women's Hockey Champions Trophy | 5th |  Great Britain
|
| 1988 Summer Olympics | 4th | Great Britain
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Drum major
editMcBride is also a former drum major World champion, winning the title in both 1980 and 1982. She was the first ever woman to win the title. She has also won Ulster, All-Ireland, British, European, Cowal and Scottish championships. Her brother, Alan, was also a Drum major World champion, winning five titles in 1985, 1991, 1995, 1997 and 1999.[1][4][12][13]
Golf
editMcBride has also represented Ireland as a senior ladies golfer. She plays for Belvoir Park Golf Club. She is also a lifetime honorary member at her local club in Kilkeel.[1][4][14][15]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Former drum major world champ Violet on the march once again". The Belfast Telegraph. 31 July 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Violet McBride". ulstersportsmuseum.org. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ^ "School History Timeline". kilkeelhigh.org. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Violet McBride MBE". belfasttattoo.com. 28 September 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ^ "Pegasus Club History since 1961". pegasushc.com. Retrieved 26 November 2018.
- ^ "About us". pegasushc.com. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ "The Ireland team ban was a painful time, but following in my late father's footsteps helped". The Belfast Telegraph. 27 October 2018. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ^ "Lisnagarvey take top IHA Awards honours". hookhockey.com. 22 May 2011. Archived from the original on 25 May 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Hockey Hall of Fame". olympics.ie. 24 May 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ^ "Violet McBride". sports-reference.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
- ^ "Captains pick up Player of the Year Awards". englandhockey.co.uk. 23 January 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ^ "Drummer Alan is singing sensation". impartialreporter.com. 23 January 2014. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ "A major talent". irishnews.com. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ "Vast experience in Fanagan's team". The Irish Times. 30 September 2008. Retrieved 1 May 2019.
- ^ "Irish seniors regain Mary McKenna Trophy at Portmarnock". kirkwoodgolf.co.uk. 22 July 2010. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
