QUICK LINKS
The ILB wish to express their appreciation to Cronin Movers Group who have been extremely generous sponsors of the score cards for the ILB. This sponsorship is available to all clubs. They are also the main sponsor for our regional youth academy, The Leinster Lions.
You can access their website at
Leinster Lions School Cup
Development League,
Para Bowling
History was made when Ireland played England in the first Para Bowls Test. The Irish side consisting of bowlers from North and South lost by 3 matches to 2. For their inaugural international trial this was an excellent result. The future is bright for Irish Para Bowls.
Above is a photo of the team and their officials and carers. Included from the ILB are :-
Paul Smyth Leinster
Glenn Klufmann Leinster
Shane Barker Sportslink
Margaret McNevin and Nicky Smyth who travelled as the teams coaches
Anne O Herlihy as ILB Vice President and finally Shane’s dad Nick Barker as his carer
The ILB wish to thank Michael McAleer from Sportslink who sponsored the the tops for both the players and officials, this is much appreciated.
Lawn Bowls – A Sport for all
Sally McAuley R.I.P.
We regret to report the death of Sally McAuley, a member of Ewarts B.C. in Belfast, a former Irish champion and for many years an international player.
Devco Update
ILB Devco Update
Strategic Plan
It was great to get the updated ILB Strategic Plan 2024-27 finalised and sent to Sport Ireland – this sets out our priorities for the next few years which we have already started working on. The Plan was sent to all Clubs and is also available on the ILB Website.
50 Plus Show
We have agreed to take part in this two day convention on 15 and 16 March 24 in the RDS and look forward to talking to attendees about our sport – hopefully this will generate further new members! Attendance at the event will be supported by an article in Senior Times early in the new year. We look forward to your support in advertising the event through your Club media, further details will be shared nearer the time.
Club Development Activities
DEVCO will be writing to all Clubs in the coming weeks to ask for updated information on membership numbers and areas in which you need support from the ILB and DEVCO in particular. Accurate membership information is really important as we use it for reporting to Sport Ireland in support of future grant applications.
Charlie Lynch
General Secretary – ILB
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
Map of Bowling Clubs within the ILB
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.