IBA President
Many congratulations to Ollie O’Brien (CYM) on taking up the role of IBA President for the upcoming year. All the Management Committee of the ILB extend their best wishes to him – a great honour! The new IBA Vice President, Tommy Cheever (NIBA) is picture alongside Ollie.
ILB Special Council meeting 14 December – change of venue
The above meeting, the venue has been changed to:
Blackrock Bowling and Tennis Club
Green Road,
Blackrock
Congratulations to Sarah Kelly
on Beating Claire Day from Canada in the world bowls Champion of Champions
New Live scoring available to clubs.
Want to broadcast live scores to your club members.
ILB Winter 24 Updates
World bowls tour
All matches
The ILB Board of Directors are inviting expressions of interest for the role of Coaching Development Officer. Expressions of interest should be sent to Ian Wilson @ Ian Wilson10@gmail.com. Closing date is 30 November 2024.
CYM regrets to announce the death of Frank McCarthy 26/10/2024, after he took ill in the Club earlier in the evening.
Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal.
Declan Ellison
Hon. Secretary
CYM Bowling Club
Ollie O’Brien.
Captain, CYM.
My Moving Brain is our FutureNeuro community engagement programme aimed at raising awareness of brain health and wellness while promoting inclusivity in sport for individuals impacted by brain conditions across Ireland.
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A huge “Thank You” to Mike Brophy for all the hard work over the years keeping us all up to date with News and Views and controlling the background gremlins in the website.
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Leinster v Munster Challenge match
The inaugural Leinster v Munster Challenge match, organised by ILB Devco, takes place at 11:15 this Saturday in Blackrock B.C.
We hope to have a further challenge match involving a team from Connacht early in 2025.
Best of luck to both teams.
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British Isles 2024 Belmont
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Dun Laoghaire bowling Club Champion of Champions
was played today the 8th of September congratulations to Noeleen Kelly of Crumlin B.C. and Kevin Marshall of Clontarf B. C,
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Ladies Inter association
ILB Championship Week
Under 18 International Event
by Mike Brophy | Jun 10, 2024
Congratulations to Isabel Larrigan (Crumlin), Isobel-Ruby Nolan (Blackrock) and Kyle Murphy (Blackrock) who has been selected to represent Ireland in the forthcoming under 18 Internationals being held in Belmont B.C. in Belfast on July 21st and 22nd next.
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ILB Ladies Junior Inter Association
by Mike Brophy | Jun 10, 2024 |
Further to previous blog on this matte the venue for trials for the above is Kenilworth B.C. on Monday 8th of July at 2.00 pm.
When submitting names to Jacqui Byrne at jacybyrne@gmail.com please give relevant phone number and preferred playing position
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IBA Hon. Secretary and IBA Hon. Asst. Secretary positions
by Mike Brophy | Jun 9, 2024 |
The above positions will become vacant at the IBA AGM In December 2024.
The IBA would welcome expressions of interest for both posts, which should be forwarded to the IBA Hon. Secretary by June 21, 2024.
IBA Hon. Secretary email-: jsinglemalt@aol.com
Please find the job descriptions at the following link
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Women & Girls Para Bowlers
by Mike Brophy | Jun 7, 2024 |
In terms of our PARA bowls programme we are looking to identify and recruit Physically DIsabled (PD) Women/ Girls,
who have an interest in progressing within the sport of lawn bowls. This is a great opportunity to join our PARA
programme and potentially represent Ireland at an elite level.
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Directors for Visually Impaired bowlers
by Mike Brophy | Jun 7, 2024 |
As part of our new PARA programme, we are recruiting ‘Visually Impaired Directors’ to help our players on the green during
matches. Why not sign up for this training course if you meet the criteria.
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Ladies Junior Inter Association
by Mike Brophy | Jun 6, 2024 |
The trials for the Ladies Junior Inter Association team will be held on Monday, July 8th at 2.00p.m. at a venue to be announced.
Ladies who play league on Wednesday Division 2, McIntyre Cup, Saturday Division 2, Evening Leagues, junior ILB championships or from non league clubs are deemed to be junior players.
Clubs may submit the names of three potential participants to Jacqui Byrne,
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Cup Matches
by Mike Brophy | Jun 5, 2024 |
Round one of the Open, Crumlin, and Shott cups will be played on Sunday the 30th June at 2.30pm.
Due to the fact that 3 clubs have dual home draws on that date the following matches will be played at 10.30am
Crumlin Cup – Blackrock vs Westmanstown
Shott Cup – Kenilworth vs Bray and Crumlin vs Shankill
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AsIAm Presentation
by Mike Brophy | Jun 3, 2024 |
IWBA president Jacqui Byrne and Eugene Morrin and members of CYM Bowling Club presented cheque for €2,025 from charity bowling day in aid of AsIAm to Michael O Flanagan .
IWBA President Jacqui would like to thank all clubs who supported the charity event. CYM for all their support and prizes for the event.
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Ladies Senior Inter Association Panel 2024
by Mike Brophy | May 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
The following is the 22 ladies panel selected for the 2024 Senior Inter Association tests which will be played in Belmont B.C. Belfast on the 26th and 27th of July.
Rosemarie Brown (BR) Amy Carruth(CR) Helen Cummins (C) Maria Flynn (BR)
Carole Geary (BR) Mary Hanlon (K) Jennifer Heade (CR) Noeleen Kelly (CR)
Paula Kelly (CYM) Sarah Kelly (CR) Mary Kenny (L) Phyl Kiernan (CR)
Isabel Larrigan (CR) Josephine Lennon(W) Laura McNaughton (K) Kelly Matthews (BR)
Pauline Murray (CYM) Connie Noble (C) Isabel Ruby Nolan (BR) Paula Russell (CR)
Nikki Ryan (CR) Siobhan Ward (SJG)
Congratulations to all those selected. 2 practice matches to be arranged mid-June and mid-July.
International Selector Margaret McNevin (087 855 5051)
Selector Anne Brophy (087 644 8998)
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ILB Championships
by Mike Brophy | May 3, 2024 |
I have been asked to remind players in the ILB Championships that the first paragraph of Rule 30 says
Rule 30: The first drawn in any round of the Singles, Pairs, Triples, Fours and Senior Fours competitions will have home advantage with the exception of the semi-finals and finals,
THE CHOICE OF RINKS WILL BE DRAWN FOR.
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2024 SunSmart Campaign Launches! #SunSmart
by Mike Brophy | Apr 16, 2024 |
The following has been received from Sport Ireland
The annual SunSmart campaign is run by the HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), in collaboration with Healthy Ireland and cross-sectoral partners. They are working together to support people to reduce their risk of skin cancer by protecting their skin from the sun.
The aim of the campaign is to reduce your risk of skin cancer by increasing awareness and engagement with the steps you, your family, friends, colleagues, and club members can take to protect your skin from the sun and not using sunbeds.
Below is the detailed partner pack (icampaign information, video links and image links for your use and to share with your own networks to support the 2024 SunSmart campaign.
We welcome your being part of the campaign by posting SunSmart content to your social media channels using #SunSmart in newsletters or publications.
Radio ads will run on national, local, and digital radio from May to August 2024. A range of press activity will roll out from April to September.
Further information is on www.hse.ie/sunsmart or you can email prevention@cancercontrol.ie with your request.
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The IWBA unfurling took place yesterday in CYM Bowling Club. Jacqui Byrne unfurled the flag to start the 2024 ladies summer season. Attached are some photos of the event, We wish Jacqui all the best for the coming year.
Bowls Europe Championships
by Mike Brophy | Apr 10, 2024 |
Congratulations to Shane Leonard from Crumlin B.C. who has been selected on the four man Ireland team for the Bowls Europe championship in Scotland in September.
League Fixtures 2024
by Mike Brophy | Apr 10, 2024 |
All league fixtures on the website are now finalised and there will be no further changes made unless a drastic request is received.
Para Bowling
by Mike Brophy | Apr 9, 2024 |
Congratulation to Glenn Kaufmann, Leinster B. C. and Kevin McManus, Crumlin B. C. on their selection for the Ireland vs Scotland Para Bowling Match in May.
ILB Championship Draws 2024
by Mike Brophy | Apr 6, 2024 |
The first round draws for the Championships and the closing dates of each round are now on the website. This is a time consuming job. The draws to the Quarter Finals have still to be updated for the current year but it will be a week or two before we get time to do this as it is also very time consuming job.
Veterans Leagues
by Mike Brophy | Apr 5, 2024 |
The Veterans fixtures are now on the website. Please ignore the background colours these will be removed in due course. The League Secretary will review all league fixtures and finalise the league schedules over the weekend
Senior Inter Association Team 2024
by Mike Brophy | Apr 4, 2024 |
The Irish Lawn Bowls Team to play in the Senior Inter-Association Championship in Ward Park, Bangor.
24th – 25th May 2024. Travel details will be issued in due course
| Rink 1 |
| Daniel Loughran (CR) |
| Paul Lynch (RU) |
| Derek McCarthy (CY) |
| Richie Leonard (CR) |
| Rink 2 |
| Danny Coad (CY) |
| Carl Murphy (BK) |
| Eamonn Carruth (CR) |
| Robbie Maher (CR) |
| Rink 3 |
| John O’Sullivan (BK) |
| Andy Murphy (CY) |
| Colm O’Brien (CY) |
| Gareth Pierpoint (CY) |
| Rink 4 |
| Nicky Smyth (CR) |
| Sean Keegan (BK) |
| Ian Wilson (CY) |
| Mark Brown (CY) |
| Rink 5 |
| Drew Logan (CR) |
| Ciaran Carrick (BK) |
| Thomas Smyth (CR) |
| Shane Leonard (CR) |
| Subs to travel |
| Adam Kells (BK) |
| Kyle Murphy (BK) |
League Fixtures
by Mike Brophy | Apr 3, 2024
The Monday Night schedule has been revised to cater for 11 teams in both Division 4 & 5 and the website updated. Still outstanding are the Veterans Division and it is hoped to put these on the website shortly.
In line 2 of each fixture list, I have the following “updated DD MMM YYYY HH.MM pm.” Once all league fixtures are reviewed for the final time, I will amend this comment to finalised and there will be no further changes after that.
Fixtures are not definitive until the word Finalised is included at the top of each fixture list.
The unfurling of the new ILB flag took place yesterday in Leinster Bowling Club the home of the first ILB Lady President Anne O’Herlihy. Among Anne’s many guests were the IBA President Henry McFarland and the IWBA President Jacqui Byrne.
The day started with the unfurling followed by a “friendly” match between President Anne’s team and a team from Leinster Bowling Club. As is customary the match finished in an honourable draw. This was followed by a meal in the club house and concluded when Leinster Captain Mary Kelly presented Anne with a bouquet if flowers.
There follows a number of photos of the day. My thanks to Ken Barker of Blackrock B.C. who took some of the below.
Link to checklist of prohibited drugs
by Mike Brophy | Mar 22, 2024 |
The Global Drug Reference Online (Global DRO) provides athletes and support personnel with information about the prohibited status of specific medications based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
The website can be accessed vis the following link.
Handover of Presidential Office
by Mike Brophy | Mar 22, 2024 |
Pictured is the first president of the ILB Frank Devlin from Bray Bowling Club handing over the chain of office to his successor Anne O’Herlihy of Leinster Bowling Club at last nights first AGM of the ILB. We wish Anne all the best for her presidential year,
Leinster Bowling Clubs Charity Bowling Event
by Mike Brophy | Mar 15, 2024 |
Getting ready for your Summer Bowling Season why not join us in Leinster Bowling Club on Good Friday 29th March for our Annual Bowling Charity Day for Our Lady`s Hospice and Care Services in Harold`s Cross. I am sure that we are all familiar with the great work that the Hospice does to support a wide range of needs, from residential rehabilitation to end-of-life care. Over 693 medical and general staff and 330 volunteers provide world class person-centred care to help patients and residents achieve their best quality of life and support their family. Every day staff and volunteers uphold the core values of human dignity, compassion, justice, quality and advocacy. They rely on the on-going and generous support from the public to help them meet their healthcare needs, every year they need to fundraise over €5.5 million to support their work.
We will run 2 sessions of bowling first session starting at 10.30am and an afternoon session starting at 2.30pm. Entry fee will be €5.00 and we will also be selling raffle tickets to help us raise much needed funds for the Hospice. If you would like to take part in the bowling please contact any of the names at the bottom of this note indicating the time you would like to play. If you are unable to join us on the day and would like to contribute to this worth cause please let us know. Light refreshments will be provided after each session of bowling and the raffle will take place at the end of the final session. We will have to limit each session to 48 players so get in early to be sure of your game of bowls. Hope to see you in Leinster on the 29th of March
Agnes Gillick 087 419 0203, Pat mac Donagh 086 355 4723 or Mary Kenny 087 644 0062.
Development League,
by Mike Brophy | Feb 10, 2024 |
Following considerable feedback on the success of last years Development League, the ILB DEVCO decided to run another one ahead of the upcoming 2024 summer season.
The League, which is aimed at new and nearly new players, will be held across 3 greens, Herbert Park, Leinster and North Kildare. Whilst the overarching aim is to get people out enjoying the sport, the structure helps to integrate players into semi-competitive league structures. Based on last years feedback, participating Clubs really benefited from this.
Section 1 is made up of Crumlin, Greystones, Herbert Park and North Kildare. Section 2 features Blackrock, Clontarf, Leinster and Ierne. The first round of fixtures takes place on 25 Feb with the play-offs on 24 March.
Best of luck to everyone and enjoy the experience.