Jim Doherty (shooter) explained

Jim Doherty
Birth Place:	Paisley
Known For:	Shooting
Parents:	Seamus, Nora

Jim Doherty is a clay pigeon shooter. He hails from Newtowncunningham, County Donegal, and has excelled in clay pigeon shooting both at national and international level, and has captained his national clay pigeon team. In 2011, he became the first Irishman to win all four home majors in clay pigeon shooting.^[1] He received the Donegal Sport Star Award in January 2012.^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

Born in Paisley, his father Seamus Doherty came from Ballyshannon and his mother Nora came from Gweedore.^[6] Doherty has competed across Ireland and Europe, as well as New Zealand, Australia, the Caribbean and South Korea.^[6] He also enjoys Gaelic games and rugby union.^[6]

Notes and References

1. News: Caoimhinn . Barr . Newtown marksman fires historic shots . Inishowen News . 31 January 2012 . 31 January 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150504103103/http://www.inishowennews.com/011Marksman297.htm . 4 May 2015 .
2. News: Jim Doherty Crowned Donegal Sports Star. Highland Radio. 31 January 2012. 31 January 2012.
3. News: Jim Doherty takes top award at Donegal Sport Stars. Democrat. 30 January 2012. 30 January 2012.
4. News: Host of stars named in Donegal Sports Star Award nominations. Donegal Daily. 4 January 2013. 4 January 2013. There are a total of 151 nominees in the 34 categories with two further very special presentations to be made on the night including the overall award which last year went to Newtowncunningham Clay Pigeon Shooter Jim Doherty..
5. News: Nominees announced for Donegal Sports Star Awards . Ocean FM . 4 January 2013 . 4 January 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130203074610/http://oceanfm.ie/sp/article_manager/detail/nominees_announced_for_donegal_sports_star_awards . 3 February 2013 .
6. News: Eamonn. McFadden. Jim Doherty on target with top award. Democrat. 9 February 2012. 9 February 2012.