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Seamus O’Tuama

Road Bowling - Hurley finishes with a flourish to thwart O’Rourke

Mick Hurley’s star continues to rise with another fine performance which got him past John O’Rourke in the Ballinacurra tournament.

Wed, 29 Nov, 2017

Susan Greene departure leaves road bowling at crossroads

Susan Greene has announced she will not to seek re-election as chairperson of Ból-Chumann na hÉireann, an organisation she has led with distinction since 2001.

Wed, 15 Nov, 2017

Vintage display secures Munster joy for Butler

Christy Butler is Munster Vintage (over-60) champion after a strong performance against Jerry Connolly and DD Carroll at Togher Cross on Sunday.

Wed, 08 Nov, 2017

Mackle and Mallon make it a golden Ulster age

Future Ulster bowling fans will look back on this as the golden age. A decade ago not even the most optimistic supporter would have predicted Ulster winning both King and Queen of the Roads in three successive seasons.

Wed, 18 Oct, 2017

Determined Mackle bidding for a piece of history

Thomas Mackle will be bidding for a special place in bowling history when he defends his Hurley’s of Midleton King of the Roads title at Ballincurrig next weekend.

Thu, 12 Oct, 2017

Lindsay Leussink capable of putting it up to Silke Tulk and Kelly Mallon

Lindsay Leussink’s win in the Top 10 Qualifier at Ballincurrig on Sunday turns Friday’s opening Queen of the Roads semi-final into a battle of the ages.

Wed, 11 Oct, 2017

Confident Hurley sees off Wilmot at the Clubhouse

Mick Hurley was the star of the West Cork benefit at the Clubhouse where he beat Denis Wilmot by two bowls of odds.

Wed, 04 Oct, 2017

Arthur McDonagh and Gary Daly score double in race for semi-final spot

Fermoy bowlers Arthur McDonagh and Gary Daly scored a double in the Mick Barry Cup at Ballincurrig in the race for a semi-final place in next month’s King of the Roads.

Wed, 06 Sep, 2017

Impressive Harrington wins in style at Shannonvale

Michael Harrington franked his All-Ireland intermediate credentials with an impressive win over Christy Mullins in the Cancer Research benefit at Shannonvale on Saturday.

Wed, 16 Aug, 2017

Bohane edges past Buckley in Mick Barry Cup

Michael Bohane advanced at the expense of James Buckley in the Mick Barry Cup at Ballincurrig.

Wed, 09 Aug, 2017