I trust everyone is looking after themselves during these difficult times. Please find below the latest guidelines issued today for NI. Stay Safe

In light of the continuing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Competitions Committee have CANCELLED the Senior, Intermediate and Junior Cup competitions for season 2020. Ultimately the wellbeing of our Club Members must be paramount in any decision taken. In the meantime, please remain safe and healthy. Hon. Competitions Secretary  IBA Cups Henry McFarland      

  CURRENT STATUS – 20TH MARCH 2020     Advice from each association   Clubs should please refer to the websites of their associations NIBA, NIPBA, NIPGBL, and BLI to get updates on all League, Cup and championship competitions of each association.   IBA competitions   Please find below a statement from the British Isles […]

Please see below a clarification from SportNI on a ‘rates holiday’ Please share with anyone who you think would be interested.   Dear Governing Body / Sporting Organisation,   Our department, the Department for Communities of the Northern Ireland Executive, has helpfully provided clarification from Land and Property Services on the ‘rates holiday’.   Rate […]

Please find below a statement from the British Isles Bowls Council/British Isles Women’s Bowls Council regarding the cancellation of events.   In light of this decision, I have consulted with the President and Office Bearers of the Irish Bowling Association and it has been decided to postpone the Senior Inter-Association Championships which were to be […]

This is to inform you that the I B A Flag Unfurling on Saturday, 11th April has been postponed as a result of the evolving coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.   After consultation with the President and Office Bearers, we believe that this is the correct decision to minimise the risk to our members, family and friends.  […]

2020 World Bowls Championships to be postponed indefinitely   Controlling body World Bowls (WB) and host nation Bowls Australia (BA) have agreed that the 2020 World Bowls Championships be postponed indefinitely as a result of the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic.   The event, which was set to be staged on the Gold Coast, Queensland, […]

An International Trial match will take place on Wednesday 13th May at Dunbarton Bowling Club at 6.30 pm. Players will be notified of their inclusion, through the IBA Website, following the Inter-Association Series in Dublin on Fri and Sat 8th and 9th of May 2020   Neil Booth   IBA International Team Manager