The Irish Bowling Association (IBA) is the governing body of the sport of men’s outdoor bowls in Ireland.
The objects of the IBA are to promote, foster and regulate the game of bowls in Ireland in every legitimate way by holding annual competitions; by selecting and arranging the teams for the BIBC International Series and other representative matches; and by co-operating with kindred associations throughout the world for the furtherance of the game.
The IBA consists of the Northern Ireland Private Greens Bowling league (NIPGL), the Northern Ireland Bowling Association (NIBA), the Northern Ireland Provincial Bowling Association (NIPBA) and the Bowling League of Ireland (BLI). Clubs applying for membership of the IBA must be in membership of one of these Association of Clubs.
For further information contact any of the Office Bearers or e-mail the Honorary Secretary.
Wishing all the Irish representatives the best of luck over the next couple of days as they endeavour to become British Isles Champions. The competition is taking place in Wales at Llandrindod Wells BC Ireland’s competitors are as follows: Singles: Gary McCloy (Portrush)Under 18 singles: Jack Kidd (Dunbarton)Under 25 singles: Sam Barkley (Old Bleach)Pairs: Colin […]
The Irish Bowling Association introduced a new initiative in 2019 by giving new International players a commemorative ‘International Cap’ to mark the occasion of their first cap for Ireland. The ‘Commemorative Cap’ shown above has a number on the side of the cap denoting the players own selection since the first International in 1903. If you […]
The Current treasurer, Robert Madden, will be stepping down from the position of IBA Treasurer at the next IBA AGM. We are therefore requesting expressions of interest from any interested parties in the position. If you would be interested please contact Honorary Secretary John Millar who will be happy to provide information on this important […]
This year’s Senior Inter-Association Championship will take place at CYM and Crumlin Bowling clubs in Dublin. All games will be on Friday 27th May and Saturday 28th May 2022. As during previous championships, we will be providing Real-Time scoring (RTS) from both venues. You can follow the RTS by clicking on the link below: SENIOR […]
Ciaran Ryan It is with deep sadness we have to report the passing of Ciaran Ryan who died suddenly on his way home from a bowling match yesterday. Ciaran was President of the Irish Bowling Association (IBA) in 2012 and President of his own association, the Bowling League of Ireland in 2006 and 2019. He […]
This year’s bowling season was officially opened with the IBA flag unfurling at Cookstown Bowling club last Saturday. Below are some pictures from the unfurling: President Colin Hogg at IBA Flag unfurling 2022 with IBA Hon. Sec. John Millar IBA Flag unfurling party Past President Dan Dempsey hands the IBA flag over to Colin Hogg […]
