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Seamus O’Tuama

James O’Donovan gets huge boost ahead of cup score

James O’Donovan beat Aidan Murphy by a bowl at Béal na mBláth to get a significant confidence boost ahead of his Joe McVeigh Cup qualifier against David Murphy next Saturday.

Wed, 15 Mar, 2017

O’Brien emerges victorious from Bauravilla battle

Donncha O’Brien finished strongly to advance at the expense of Denis O’Driscoll in the John-Joe Murphy Cup at Bauravilla.

Wed, 08 Mar, 2017

Road Bowling: Toal digs deepest to advance to Ulster final

Cathal Toal secured his place in the Ulster final of the Joe McVeigh Cup qualifier for the Ból-Fada with a line-to-line win over Bryan O’Reilly and Eddie Carr.

Wed, 01 Mar, 2017

O’Donovan lays down marker with superb display

James O’Donovan is the first name on the Willie Whelton Cup after a sensational performance saw him beat All-Ireland champion Thomas Mackle by three bowls of odds at Grange.

Wed, 22 Feb, 2017

Mick Hurley digs deepest to claim win at Ballinacurra

A determined, focused, and confident finish saw Mick Hurley beat Denis Wilmot and Jim Coffey in the Ballinacurra final.

Wed, 01 Feb, 2017

Kelly Mallon crowned Queen of the Roads at Ballincurrig

Kelly Mallon’s win over Silke Tulk in the final of the Global Catering Queen of the Roads was the standout contest of the 32nd King and Queen of the Roads at Ballincurrig.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2016

David Murphy and Cathal Toal in final six for King of the Roads

David Murphy and Cathal Toal will contest next month’s King of the Roads following their Mick Barry Cup semi-final wins at Ballincurrig on Saturday.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2016

James O’Donovan has a double reason to celebrate

James O’Donovan is celebrating two brilliant wins. He beat Gary Daly in the Paddy Barry Cup at Rosscarbery and followed with a win over Killian Kingston in the Bowel Cancer Research benefit at Shannonvale.

Wed, 10 Aug, 2016

A week to remember for rising star Darragh Kiely

Darragh Kiely is the standout player of the past week, having won three critical scores in quick succession, culminating in the All-Ireland U18 final.

Wed, 03 Aug, 2016