Person: Donal Riordan

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Road Bowling: McDonagh secures King of the Roads ticket

Arthur McDonagh replaces Martin Coppinger in next weekend’s King of the Roads following his bowl of odds win over Colm Rafferty in Sunday’s play-off at Ballincurrig.

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David Murphy and Arthur McDonagh set for Munster final epic

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Dominant O’Donovan shines on Bank Holiday weekend

Determined Mackle bidding for a piece of history

Confident Hurley sees off Wilmot at the Clubhouse

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O’Sullivan and Fitzpatrick advance to Gretta Cormican Cup final

Daly’s deadly finish enough to lift Roche Cup

Gary Daly finished well to win the Thady Roche Cup at Coachford, beating Michael Bohane and Séamus Sexton by a bowl.

Wed, 19 Jul, 2017

Michael Harrington out to make history in All-Ireland series

Michael Harrington leads the Munster team in the first All-Ireland series at Grenagh this weekend. The Killarney man is hoping to make history as the first Kerry native to win the title when he faces Paul Rafferty on Saturday.

Thu, 06 Jul, 2017

Riordan powers home against O’Donovan to reach final

Donal Riordan powered to the Munster Intermediate final, beating Willie O’Donovan by a bowl of odds at Castletownkenneigh.

Wed, 14 Jun, 2017

‘Rain man’ Gavin Twohig holds off Éamon Bowen fightback

Gavin Twohig beat Éamon Bowen by almost a bowl in the first round of the Munster senior championship in driving rain at Templemartin on Monday.

Wed, 07 Jun, 2017

Gary Daly in top form in Munster championship win over James Buckley

Gary Daly bowled well at Fermoy to take the first win of the 2017 Munster senior championship at the expense of James Buckley.

Wed, 31 May, 2017

Michael Harrington to face Seán O’Meara after Shannonvale win

Michael Harrington beat Seán Murphy by two bowls at Shannonvale to advance to the Munster Intermediate quarter-final.

Wed, 17 May, 2017

Riordan makes move in Munster intermediate championship

Donal Riordan bowled brilliantly at Bauravilla to advance at the expense of Donncha O’Brien in the Munster intermediate championship.

Wed, 10 May, 2017

Hammink and Buckley bag final two ‘Queen’ spots

Carlijn Hammink and Ciara Buckley secured the last two spots in Friday’s Queen of the Roads at Ballincurrig.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2016

Donal Riordan turns on the style to get better of Gavin Twohig

Donal Riordan bowled brilliantly at Curraheen to win a place in the Hughie Desmond Cup final at the expense of Gavin Twohig.

Wed, 05 Oct, 2016

Kelly Mallon eyes sixth All-Ireland bowling crown

Kelly Mallon is bidding for her sixth All-Ireland senior title at this weekend’s All-Ireland bowling series at Madden in Armagh.

Fri, 29 Jul, 2016

Gavin Twohig secures place in Munster intermediate final

Gavin Twohig bowled well at the Marsh Road to secure his place in the 2016 Munster intermediate final at the expense of Donal Riordan.

Wed, 06 Jul, 2016

Gary Daly and Michael Lehane earn last two spots in Munster Senior championship quarter-final draw

On Saturday Gary Daly and Michael Bohane secured the last two places in tonight’s Munster Senior championship quarter-final draw.

Wed, 01 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

Donal Riordan turns on the style to defeat Michael Bohane

Donal Riordan was the big winner of the International Fund series played at eight venues over three days starting on St Patrick’s Day. He beat Michael Bohane by two bowls at the Marsh Road on Sunday.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2016

John O’Rourke books place in cup final with strong finish as Jimmy O’Driscoll fades

John O’Rourke maintained his top form at the Pike where he beat Jimmy O’Driscoll by a bowl in the semi-final of the Seán Leahy Cup.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Killian Kingston the star in St Stephen’s Day outing

Killian Kingston was the standout player at Grange on St Stephen’s Day as he teamed up with Gary Daly to beat James O’Donovan and Michael Bohane by almost a bowl.

Wed, 30 Dec, 2015

James O’Donovan on song in Mother Hegarty Cup

James O’Donovan set himself up for a good Christmas by beating Bryan O’Reilly by two bowls of odds in the Mother Hegarty Cup at Lyre.

Wed, 23 Dec, 2015

Kelly Mallon ready for European Championship challenge

Just six months ahead of the European Championships in the Netherlands, Kelly Mallon is Europe’s top woman bowler.

Wed, 09 Dec, 2015

Killian Kingston proves too strong for Donal Riordan

Killian Kingston beat Donal Riordan by almost a bowl in the feature score of the Carbery-South West Festival at the Marsh Road on Sunday.

Wed, 28 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

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

O’Donovan produces finishing flourish to snatch win at Templemartin

James O’Donovan finished with five brilliant bowls at Templemartin to dethrone All-Ireland senior champion Aidan Murphy in the Munster quarter-final on Sunday.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2015

Way is clear for junior and women’s deciders

Billy McAuliffe and Paul Buckley will contest a classic Munster Junior A final at Templemichael on Friday week, June 26.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2015

Donal Riordan advances to Munster semi-final

Donal Riordan is the first player through to the Munster Intermediate championship semi-final after defeating Gavin Twohig by two bowls at the Marsh Road on Sunday.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2015

Bad start takes its Martin Toal on Conor McGuigan

Martin Toal had an unexpectedly easy win over Conor McGuigan in the quarter-final of the Ulster senior championship at Port Mór-Blackwatertown.

Wed, 27 May, 2015

Brilliant Éamon Bowen Jnr advances in Munster

Gary Daly and Séamus Sexton secured places in the Munster senior championship quarter-final draw at the weekend and Éamon Bowen Jnr revived his hopes with a brilliant show against James Buckley, writes Séamus Ó Tuama.

Wed, 06 May, 2015

Martin Coppinger turns on the power in Bantry

Martin Coppinger is back on track to regain the Munster senior title after securing the top spot in Pool D with an emphatic win over Christy Mullins on the Creamery Road in Bantry.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2015

Martin Coppinger’s massive opener paves way for win over Sexton

Martin Coppinger opened the 2015 Munster senior championship with a bowl of odds win over Séamus Sexton at Clondrohid.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2015

Ból-Fada festival to set scene for season

The first barometer of the 2015 bowling season will be played out at the three-day Ból-Fada festival at Keady-Tassagh in Armagh over the weekend.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2015

Ryan’s victory the highlight in intermediate clashes

Raymond Ryan was the pick of the weekend Munster Intermediate championship winners after beating Denis O’Driscoll by almost three bowls at the Marsh Road.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2015

Gavin Twohig closes out brilliantly to edge out David Hubbard at Rosscarbery

Gavin Twohig closed with 10 brilliant bowls to beat David Hubbard in the last shot of the Rosscarbery final. 

Wed, 25 Feb, 2015

Martin Coppinger’s big finish too much for Thomas Mackle

Martin Coppinger beat Thomas Mackle by a bowl in the semi-final of the Kealkill Cup.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2015

Road bowling: Brilliant Coppinger makes the difference

MARTIN COPPINGER and Brian Daly beat Gary Daly and Thomas Boyle by well over a bowl at Grenagh, thanks mostly to Coppinger’s brilliance.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

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 sets up clash with O’Meara

Martin Coppinger had a comfortable two bowls of odds win over James Buckley at Waterfall in the final pool score of the Munster senior championship on Sunday.

Wed, 14 May, 2014

Murphy and Mullins the big winners on benefit weekend

David Murphy and Christy Mullins were the big winners at the Murphy Fund benefit weekend at Shannonvale.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2014

Murphy edges out Mackle in final

Aidan Murphy beat Ulster’s Thomas Mackle in the last shot of the Mother Hegarty Cup final at Lyre on Sunday.

Wed, 15 Jan, 2014

Kingston too strong for Riordan

Killian Kingston beat Donal Riordan by over a bowl in the Tim Foley Cup at Templemartin on Sunday.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2013

Sensational lash shot win for Sexton

Edmund Sexton will feature in the Hurley’s of Midleton King of the Roads for the first time since 2003 following his sensational last shot win over David Murphy in the semi-final of the Mick Barry Cup at Ballincurrig.

Wed, 25 Sep, 2013

Riordan and O’Driscoll tame Gould brothers

Donal Riordan and William O’Driscoll had good wins in the Munster intermediate championship, beating brothers Anthony and Noel Gould respectively.

Wed, 03 Apr, 2013

Twohig continues excellent vein of form

Gavin Twohig got the first win in the renewal of the Connie Killarney Cup at Skibbereen on Sunday when he beat Donal Riordan by over two bowls.

Wed, 20 Feb, 2013

Creedon, Murphy have top class wins

John Creedon and Aidan Murphy were the big winners over the weekend.

Wed, 15 Aug, 2012

Munster Junior A glory for O’Sullivan

Liam O’Sullivan is Munster Junior A champion following a comprehensive win over Patrick O’Donoghue at Templemartin on Sunday.

Wed, 25 Jul, 2012