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Finals Week
ILB Championships 2025 – Notes to Players and Spectators
1. While it is anticipated that Car Parking will be available for everyone in the
grounds of Ierne Sports and Social club, it is not guaranteed. For this reason,
players are advised to arrive at least 1 hour before their match is scheduled to
start. Car-pooling is also recommended.
2. Those clubs who won trophies in the 2024 Championships are reminded that
these must be returned during the week of the championships.
3. Club stickers must be removed before coming to the green. Players will be
issued either with white or red stickers on registration for their match.
4. Players are reminded that all bowls must have a legible IBB, WBB, BIBC or
World Bowls Stamp which has an expiry date of 1988 or later.
5. All singles matches will be marked by an umpire.
6. Club colours or whites and proper bowling shoes are to be worn for all
matches during Championship week.
7. Lights are available but these must be switched off by 10.30pm at latest so all
matches must be complete by that time.
8. Players will be provided with a packed lunch.
The selection of sandwiches will be: –
Chicken & Stuffing on brown or white bread with or without butter
Ham & Cheese on brown or white bread with or without butter
Egg Salad on brown or white bread with or without butter
Ham on brown or white bread with or without butter
Cheese on brown or white bread with or without butter
9. Tea or coffee and a sandwich will be available at the bar for spectators at a
cost of €5. The bar is located on the ground floor of the main clubhouse
building.
There is also a chuck wagon at the entrance to the club grounds which stocks a
variety of savoury snacks, soft drinks and teas/coffees.
Wishing you all a very enjoyable and successful Finals Week
History in the Making
History in the Making
On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July, Ireland play England in the first bowls test matches ever played in the Republic of Ireland.
Both countries have selected very strong teams and we anticipate closely contested matches. The newly crowned British Isles Singles Champions, Jamie Walker (Eng) and Shauna O’Neill (Ire), will be featuring.
Sat 12 July in CYM Bowling Club (Terenure):
• 09:30-11:45
• 12:30-14:45
• 15:15-17:45
Sun 13 July in Clontarf Bowling Club (Donnycarney House, Malahide Road, Dublin,
D03 YT44 ):
• 08:30-10:45
• 11:00-13:15
• 14:00-16:15
All are welcome, free of charge, to support these historic events.
Arriving at Clontarf Bowling Club:
Spectators are asked to please use public transport when attending the matches in Clontarf B.C. There are regular buses that stop opposite the Club on the Malahide Road (Bus routes 14. 15. 27. 27A. 42. 43). From Clontarf Dart station, it takes 20
minutes to walk to the Club. Parking is very limited.
If you cannot use public transport, please car share. Some parking spaces may be available in Mount Temple Comprehensive School, Dublin D03 DX79 which is next door to the club. Parking is not guaranteed.
Valid Coaches
Summer 2025 Update
ILB Board / Management Committee
Good news – Pearl Kelleher, Ierne B.C. has been nominated for the position of
Assistant Secretary and has been co-opted to the ILB Board/ Management. This is
an extremely important development as it maintains the Sport Ireland mandated 40%
minimum representation of women on the boards of National Governing Bodies
(NGBs), Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs), and other funded bodies.
The non-Board / Management Committee position of Assistant Treasurer remains
unfilled and nominations from clubs are welcome.
Male International Selectors
The male International Selector and one male Inter-Association Selector are in the
last year of their three year office. Nominations for these positions should be sent to
the ILB Hon. Secretary by the end of August 2025.
The ILB nominee for the international selector position will have to be ratified
subsequently by the IBA.
ILB Championships 2026
Following a rule change at the last ILB AGM, the ILB championships finals are no
longer tied to the incumbent Presidents’ green. As a result, Clubs are invited to
apply to host the 2026 championships. Again, applications should be sent to the ILB
Hon. Secretary by the end of August 2025.
Open Weekend 2025
Really positive numbers were once again reported by Clubs taking part in this years
Open Weekend. The format continues to be a success with improvements made
year on year – the more effort Clubs put into the project; the more benefit they get
out of it!
Live Streaming of ILB Bowls
An action was taken by the Development Officer at the previous AGM Recent to
explore more live streaming of ILB Bowls.
Using existing ILB equipment, the ILB Development Committee organised live
streaming and commentary of the CYM Premier Rinks tournament. This proved to
be a great success with over 17,000 views of the various streams. Many thanks to
all involved.
This is a pretty labour-intensive and we would welcome volunteers to help repeat the
exercise at upcoming tournaments and the championship finals.
British Isles Championships
Best wishes to all our participants in the forthcoming British Isles championships and
internationals.
Next ILB Council Meeting
It is planned to hold a Council meeting in July 25 when the ILB Championships are at
an advanced stage and Officers and Delegates are free to attend.
Matchcard2025
| Original Fixture Date | Match Card | Which Division |
|---|---|---|
| 19/04/2025 |  | |
| 19/04/2025 |  | |
| 14/04/2025 |  | |
| 14/04/2025 |  | |
| 14/04/2025 |  | |
| 14/04/2025 |  | |
| 14/04/2025 |  | |
| 14/04/2025 |  | |
| 15/04/2025 |  | |
| 14/04/2025 |  | |
| 14/04/2025 |  | |
| 14/04/2025 |  | |
| 16/04/2025 |  | |
| 06/04/2025 |  | |
| 16/04/2025 |  | |
| 16/04/2025 |  | |
| 16/04/2025 |  | |
| 16/04/2025 |  | |
| 16/04/2025 |  | |
| 16/04/2025 |  | |
| 16/04/2025 |  | |
| 16/04/2025 |  | |
| 16/04/2025 |  | |
| 16/04/2025 |  | |
| 17/04/2025 |  | |
| Original Fixture Date | Match Card | Which Division |