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Introduction
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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
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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ILB Blog
Hall-Thompson Cup

Congratulations to Sarah Kelly who won the Hall-Thompson Cup on Sunday in Ballymena Bowling Club. The Hall-Thompson cup is presented to the winner of the Ladies National Singles Championship. Sarah retained the cup in the Kelly family as her mother Noleen was the outgoing champion have won it in 2022.
Sarah is also a member of the team that will represent Ireland in the World Bowls Championships in The Gold Coast, Australia from 28 August to 10 September. We wish her all the best on her trip down under.
Leinster Crumlin Tournament 2023 Results
All the finals are not completed due to Ladies National Championships clashing with the tournament. The Ladies Pairs final is still outstanding but the other results are:
Mens Singles: Winner Shane Leonard, r/up Drew Logan
Ladies Singles: Winner Rita Saunders, r/up Pat Mac Donagh
Mens Pairs: Winners Richie Leonard and Robert Maher, r/up Paul Smyth and Stephen Millane
Mixed Pairs: Winners Nikki Ryan and Nicky Smyth, r/up Rita Saunders and Mick Cusack
Pat Tallon RIP
Very sorry to report that Pat Tallon, a long time member of Kenilworth B.C., Council delegate and former president of the BLI has died. May he rest in peace
ILB Cup Finals
The following Cup finals will be played at 2.30 pm on Sunday the 20th of August.
Open Cup | Crumlin v CYM | venue Kenilworth |
Crumlin Cup | Crumlin v Ierne | venue CYM |
O Dea Cup | Blackrock v ICICYMA | venue Clontarf |
Shot Cup | Westmanstown v CYM | venue Ierne |
The following final will be played at 2.30 pm on Sunday the 27th of August
Senior Challenge Cup | Leinster v Dun Laoghaire | venue Dun Laoghaire Golf |
The following semi final will be played at 2.30 pm on Sunday the 27th of August
Junior Challenge Cup | Bray v Westmanstown | venue Leinster |
Junior Challenge Cup | Crumlin v Clontarf | venue Westmanstown |
IWBA National Championships
Condolences
The ILB are very sorry to hear of the death of Val Kerrigan, a long time member and former president of CYM Bowling Club and a much loved member of the entire bowling community. May he rest in peace.
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.