Dolway Walkington Rugby player

Dolway Bell Walkington (25 January 1867 – 18 April 1926) was an Irish rugby union player and solicitor. Walkington played club rugby for North of Ireland FC and international rugby for Ireland, winning eight caps. Although captaining Ireland twice, he is more often remembered for his poor eyesight and the fact that he occasionally wore a monocle while playing, removing it when required to make a tackle.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 25, 1867
Birth place
Belfast , Ireland
Date of deathMarch 17, 1926
Place of death
Belfast , Northern Ireland
Relatives
Robert Walkington

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