Columns - Irish Examiner

Seamus O’Tuama

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

Thomas Mackle and Killian Kingston set for battle royal at Lyre

A new name will adorn the Hughie Traynor Cup Sunday after the meeting of Thomas Mackle and Killian Kingston in the All-Ireland senior final at Lyre near Clonakilty.

Fri, 08 Jul, 2016

Sexton brothers advance to Munster semi-finals

Brothers Edmond and Séamus Sexton advanced to the Munster senior championship semi-finals in a weekend that saw all four Munster quarter-finals decided.

Wed, 08 Jun, 2016

Brian Coughlan rises to the challenge at Seán Ó Muirthile Cup final

Brian Coughlan won the historic Seán Ó Muirthile Cup final at Drinagh on Sunday, which commemorated the only Cork volunteer to fall in the Easter Rising in Dublin in 1916.

Wed, 04 May, 2016

First big tests of the year at Ból-Fada festival

The first big bowling tests of 2016 come this weekend at the Ból-Fada festival at Keady-Tassagh in Armagh, writes Séamus Ó Tuama.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

Thomas Mackle’s final flourish secures Phair Cup

Thomas Mackle finished with three record bowls at Shannonvale on Sunday to win the Noel Phair Cup final from Edmond Sexton and Gary Daly.

Wed, 24 Feb, 2016

John Creedon lifts Paddy Barry Cup in Rosscarbery thriller

John Creedon beat Brian Wilmot in the last shot in the Paddy Barry Cup at Rosscarbery.

Wed, 13 Jan, 2016

David Murphy faces Europe’s finest at King of the Roads at Ballincurrig

The 31st Annual King & Queen of the Roads festival will break off tomorrow at Ballincurrig, with Europe’s leading bowlers vying in the two flagship events.

Thu, 08 Oct, 2015

Bowen masters Murphy in Mick Barry Cup final

Éamon Bowen secured the last semi-final place in the Hurley’s of Midleton King of the Roads with a clear win over Aidan Murphy in the Mick Barry Cup final at Ballincurrig on Sunday.

Wed, 30 Sep, 2015