Apologies for the use of all capitals in the post heading but it definitely merits it. This afternoon the Ireland team, pictured above, finished off an absolutely astounding weekend of International bowls. First opponents on Saturday morning were current Champions Wales. All six rinks finished up for a total win by 137 to 99 shots. […]
Team manager Neil Booth and IBA President David McCloy along with todays finalists: Cameron Gaw (U25), Colum O’Brien (U18) and Pair Gary Eaton and Terry Crawford Ireland began the day having qualified to play in three British Isles Finals, namely the U18, U25 and Pairs. First up was Colum O’Brien (CYM) in the U18 finals […]
IRELAND IN THREE FINALS. Ireland had a day of mixed fortunes. In the soaring heat in Ayr today Colm O’Brien in the U18 singles and Cameron Gaw in the U25 Singles both qualified for their respective finals tomorrow. Both played exceptional bowls to win through. Colm defeating his welsh opponent 21-15 and Cameron also winning […]
The 2018 (Played 2019) British Isles Championships get under way today at Northfield BC in Ayr. Glorious sunshine makes it ideal conditions for the Pairs, Triples and Senior Fours who begin at 9.00am. Follow these games and all the subsequent games on the British Isles website. The real time scoring of all games can be […]
The Ireland team had their first practice session today in preparation for this years International series later this month at Northfield BC, Ayr. This gave the opportunity for the new caps to receive their ‘first’ cap from other senior members in the team. In a new initiative all new caps will receive an international cap […]
Congratulations to the players below who have selected to represent Ireland at the Senior International series at Northfield BC, Ayr. International Team for BIBC Series in Northfield, Scotland – Sat 28thand Sun 29thJune 2019 Aaron Tennant Neil Mulholland Stuart Bennett Gary Kelly Darren Atkinson Alan Paul Gary McCloy (Recall) Ian McClure Jack […]
After an almost dry weekend of top class bowling the Northern Ireland Bowling Association (NIBA) came top of the four associations to claim the winners crown. Congratulations to the NIBA and to the other three associations for making the event so competitive. The table finished as follows: Association Points NIBA […]
The following players have been selected to play in the IBA International Trials to be held at Belmont Bowling Club on Sunday 9th June. The trials will begin at 9.30am. Lunch will be provided. The second trial should conclude around 5.00pm Dress Code: GREYS AND CLUB TOPS Atkinson Darren Barkley Sam Beggs Nigel Bennett Stuart […]