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ILB BLOG
Ladies Junior Inter-Association Team
Congratulations to the following ladies on your successful selection for participating in the Junior Inter-Association, on Friday/Saturday 16/17 of August in Ward Park, Bangor NI.
Monica Kelly. Ierne BC
Geraldine O’Brien Greystones BC
Mary Doyle Greystones BC
Maria Walsh Leinster BC
Anne Murphy Leinster BC
Patrica Fitzpatrick Bray BC
There’s Martin Bray BC
Maureen Stewart Crumlin BC
Joyce Morrin Crumlin BC
Marie Hickey Westmanstown BC
Catherine Dunne Westmanstown BC
Mags Burke Blackrock BC
Annette Mathews Blackrock BC
Loreto Farrell North Kildare BC
Hilda Huddleston North Kildare BC
Margaret Lunny CYM BC
Anne Hynes Clontarf BC
Maria O’Donoghue Sportslink BC
There will be a practice match in Kenilworth BC on Monday 12th August at 2pm.
All of the above selected must be available for practice.
If not available please contact Jacybyrne@gmail.com
Thank you to all who attended the trials it was a very hard decision for the selectors on the day as only 18 are eligible to participate.
ILB selection Team
Champion of Champions Finals Postponed
Dun Laoghaire Bowling Club regret that due to an outbreak of COVID in the club it is necessary to postpone the Finals and Semi Finals of the Champion of Champions that were scheduled to be played this Sunday the 14th of July. It is felt that this is the right thing to do to protect the health of both our competitors and supporters.
We are currently working with the ILB to arrange an alternate date. This will be advised to all as soon as possible.
Game On for Green! Free Toolkit Helps Irish Sports Clubs Tackle Waste 9th July, 2024 PRESS RELEASE
The following press release has been received from Irish Sport
- New resource will help sports clubs eliminate single use plastics and provide guidance on segregating waste.
- It comes as new research reveals 90% of sports clubs believe they could be doing more to improve their waste management efforts.
- Sports clubs can now avail of this free toolkit by visiting www.MyWaste.ie
- Environmental Consciousness: 84.79% of clubs believe their members are environmentally conscious and would like to recycle more waste generated at the club.
- High Engagement with Waste Collection: 74% of sports clubs currently avail of a waste collection service.
- Prevalence of Plastic Waste: When asked what are the biggest items that typically end up in your club’s general waste bins, 53% said plastic bottles, while 24% said disposable coffee cups.
- Interest in Guidance: 79% of clubs are interested in free guidance on waste management and recycling.
- Guidance on Waste Segregation: Clear instructions on proper waste segregation to ensure recycling and waste management are as effective as possible.
- Elimination of Single-Use Plastics: Practical steps to reduce and eliminate single-use plastics, and disposable coffee cups.
- Gear Swapping Initiatives: Strategies to promote the reuse of sports gear, reducing the need for new purchases and minimising waste.
- Mapping Your Club’s Journey: Tools and templates to help clubs track their progress and set achievable sustainability goals.
- Engaging Communications Assets: Downloadable materials, including social media graphics and educational content, to raise awareness among club members and the wider community.
Cup Semi Finals
The Open, Crumlin, O’Dee, & Shott cup semi finals have been updated with venues for semi and final plus times. Details of the ladies Senior & Junior cups will be updated later.
Venues and dates can be viewed at ILB Cup Fixtures
Ron Prince RIP
It’s with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Past BLI President and long-standing Officer Ron Prince. Ron was also secretary of the All Weather Bowling Association fort many years until its recent amalgamation with the ILB. Funeral details can be seen at
May he rest in peace.
Bowling Holiday
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