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Home Internationals in Cork -  1980

The 8th. Home International Darts Championship was held at the Savoy Centre, Cork City, on Friday 14th. and Saturday 15th. November 1980.

The five Home countries competed and all of the top players were in attendance.

England was captained by John Lowe and they also had Eric Bristow and Bobby George in their squad.

Jocky Wilson was the star of the Scotland team which was captained by Rab Smith.

Leighton Rees and Alan Evans competed with Wales while Northern Ireland were led by Billy Mateer.

There were three Cork players, Sean Crowley, John Buckley and Matt O’Sullivan, on the Republic of Ireland team.

 The Championship was won by England with Scotland finishing in 2nd. Place.

 

Photo:  A youthful Eric Bristow on stage at the Savoy Centre in the Home Internationals
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