Event: Jim O’Driscoll Cup

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Gary Daly in pole position for King of the Roads place

Gary Daly gained a maximum 18 points in the first day of the Mick Barry Cup at Ballincurrig to lead the race for the last spot in the 2019 Hurley’s of Midleton King of the Roads.

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Killian Kingston marches on as bad luck with walking stick fells Colm Rafferty

Determined Mackle bidding for a piece of history

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

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Thomas Mackle in control against Aidan Murphy in Whelton Cup

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Last-gasp Séamus Sexton claims cup in Donoughmore

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

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

Kelly Mallon and Carmel Ryan to contest final

Kelly Mallon and Carmel Ryan will contest tomorrow’s Global Catering Queen of the Roads final after impressive wins at Ballincurrig yesterday.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2015

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

Gary Daly wins thrilling Denis McGarry final battle

Gary Daly reversed his Munster senior final defeat by beating David Murphy in the last shot of a thrilling Denis McGarry Cup final at Whitechurch .

Wed, 02 Sep, 2015

Impressive Aidan Desmond sets up final tilt against Michael Barry

Aidan Desmond was an impressive winner over Seán Twomey in the Munster Junior C semi-final at Templemichael on Sunday.

Wed, 19 Aug, 2015

Impressive Mackle back on the winning trail at Shannonvale

Ulster champion Thomas Mackle beat Christy Mullins on Sunday in the feature score of the benefit festival for the cancer unit at Cork University Hospital in Shannonvale.

Wed, 12 Aug, 2015

Cian Boyle enjoys Munster success

Cian Boyle significantly enhanced his rising reputation by winning the Munster Junior B final against Pat Callanan at Killumney.

Wed, 29 Jul, 2015

Munster semi-finals taking centre stage

The Munster senior championship will dominate bowling for the next few weeks, starting with both semi-finals at the weekend.

Wed, 15 Jul, 2015

Buckley turns back the clock in no uncertain terms

James Buckley bowled like an Oisín returned from Tír na nÓg in Sunday’s Hurley’s of Midleton King of the Roads final at Ballincurrig, we hadn’t seen anything like this from him since the 1990s.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2014

Ryan and Tulk set up repeat decider

Tomorrow’s Global Catering Queen of the Roads final is a repeat of last year’s epic battle between Carmel Ryan and Dutch champion Silke Tulk.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2014

Murphy the man who should be King

Defending champion Aidan Murphy is well placed to win his third Hurley’s of Midleton King of the Roads crown at Ballincurrig on Sunday.

Fri, 10 Oct, 2014

O’Donovan makes Bauravilla finish in 16 throws

James O’Donovan scored the line at Bauravilla in 16 great throws to beat Aidan Murphy by a bowl in a Mick Crowley Cup tie.

Wed, 24 Sep, 2014

Shorten powers to victory in Crowley Cup

John Shorten won the Flor Crowley Cup final by two bowls of odds against Michael Bohane at Ballinacurra on Saturday.

Wed, 10 Sep, 2014

Sexton and O’Donovan in Munster showdown

Séamus Sexton and Willie O’Donovan will contest what promises to be an exceptional Munster intermediate final at Jagoes Mills on Sunday.

Wed, 23 Jul, 2014

Sexton wins Timoleague thriller

Seamus Sexton beat Pat Butler by a bowl in a brilliant Munster intermediate championship quarter-final at Timoleague.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2014

Coppinger and Carr set for final showdown

Martin Coppinger and Eddie Carr will face each other in the rescheduled All-Ireland senior final at Béal na mBláth on Saturday, August 24.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2013

Coppinger, Murphy set for a classic

The clash of Martin Coppinger and David Murphy in Sunday’s Munster senior semi-final at Ballygurteen has quickly shifted bowling fans’ attention towards next month’s second All-Ireland series in Port Mór-Blackwatertown.

Wed, 17 Jul, 2013

Cooney wins at the death in Ballincurrig

Sunday’s King and Queen of the Roads at Ballincurrig was one of sustained excellence and excitement.

Wed, 17 Oct, 2012

Murphy sisters in sparkling form

Sisters Caitriona and Aileen Murphy enjoyed a very successful weekend.

Wed, 26 Sep, 2012

Twelve scores raise €1,700 for Clonakilty Flood Relief

Thomas Mackle beat Christy Mullins by a bowl in the feature score of the Clonakilty Flood Relief benefit weekend at Shannonvale on Sunday.

Wed, 05 Sep, 2012

No problems for confident Murray in Junior decider

Chris Murray bowled with great dash and confidence in his win over Eoin O’Riordan in the Munster Junior C final at Newcestown on Saturday.

Wed, 29 Aug, 2012

Callanan leads from start to finish in Mother of all battles

WAYNE Callanan led all the way to a bowl of odds win over Trevor O’Meara in the Mother Hegarty Cup final at Lyre.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2011

Mullins finishes with a flourish

CHRISTY MULLINS won the opening round of the Con Kelleher-Dan Hurley Cup with a convincing win over James O’Donovan at Drimoleague.

Wed, 21 Sep, 2011

Mullins sees off Bowen to secure tilt at King of the Road title

CHRISTY MULLINS will contest the Hurley’s of Midleton King of the Roads for the first time following his bowl of odds win over Éamon Bowen in the Mick Barry Cup semi-final at Ballincurrig on Saturday.

Wed, 31 Aug, 2011

Hubbard goes through to semi-final with last-shot victory at Ballincurrig

DAVID HUBBARD secured a place in the Cork semi-final of the Jim O’Driscoll Cup when he beat Wayne Callanan in the last shot at Ballincurrig.

Wed, 03 Aug, 2011