Laws of the Game of Bowls
The Laws of the Sport of Bowls are subject to copyright as detailed in the content. You can view the laws by clicking on the attached photograh. If you require a paper version of the laws copies of the booklet can be obtained from the Secretary of the Irish Bowling Association (IBA). See
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IBA Junior Inter Association 2022
The following is the BLI team for the Junior Inter Association which will be held in Belmont Bowling Club on 15th/16th July.
Rink 1
Sean Lynch CYM
Gavin O Neill CYM
Ben Ashmore CYM
Colum O Brien CYM
Rink 2
Kyle Murphy Blackrock
Dylan Murphy. Blackrock
Adel Bangoli Kenilworth
Philip Ward. Crumlin
Rink. 3
Reserve
Mark Wilson CYM
Owen Johnston Skerries
Donal Martin. Crumlin
Rink 4
Reserve
Ciaran Kiernan Crumlin
Evan Morton. Kenilworth
Josh. Whitney Crumlin
Clontarf Pairs 2022
Noel Hynes RIP
Former President of the Bli Noel Hynes passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday last 8th June. Noel was president of the BLI in 2003 and was also president of St.James,s Gate bowling Club. Affectionately known by his close friends as the handbag a name he became very proud of Noel was one of a rare breed in bowls. He was a life long member of The Gate and an integral part of a club he loved so much. Sincere condolences to Noels Family and friends and to St.James’s Gate on their huge loss. So long Mala Lamha and rest in peace my friend.
Henry Bellew (Sir Henry) Shankill Bowling Club
It is with deep regret that we must announce the passing away last Saturday of our esteemed former President and Captain Sir Henry Bellew..He shall be sadly missed by all his colleagues in Shankill and also the many friends he made within the Bowling Community. Our thoughts are with his family..May he Rest in Peace..
Brian Walshe R.I.P.
Dun Laoghaire Champion of Champions
The dun Laoghaire Champion of Champions draw for 2022 has been published and can be viewed at
The Ladies first round and quarter finals are on Friday the 8th oi July starting at 10.00am and 2.00 pm respectively.
The Men follow on Sunday the 10th of July. Due to the number of entries the first round is played over two sessions with 4 matches starting at 10.00 am and the other 4 at 1.00 pm. The quarter finals will commence at 4.00 pm.
The semi finals and finals for both men and ladies are on the following Sunday starting at 12.00 pm
Guide to this website
If you are having problems finding your way around this website hopefully the guide below will help you find what you are looking for.
Website Guide
IRISH LAWN BOWLS
Welcome to the official site of the Bowling League of Ireland and the Ladies Bowling League of Ireland.
Irish Lawn Bowls is the combination of the Bowling League of Ireland (BLI) and the Ladies Bowling League of Ireland (LBLI), the governing body for Lawn Bowls in the Republic of Ireland. The game is fast growing with clubs now in the following counties: Cork, Dublin, Kildare, Limerick, Meath, Offaly, Sligo, Waterford, and Wicklow. There are however many other counties where clubs are in the process of being formed.
Lawn bowls is a sport for all ages with competitors aged from under 10 to almost 100 currently playing in BLI/LBLI affiliated clubs.
If you are new to the sport of bowls and want to find out how to play the game have a look at the following link which will help you find out how to play.
Map of Bowling Clubs within the BLI / LBLI
Click on the “view larger map” button at the top right of picture for more details. Note the details are what the individual club has put on Google and may not always be a 100% correct.
A full list of BLI Member clubs together with their website details can be found at
For club addresses and Secretary Details see