Person: Eamon Bowen

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Murphy to bid for golden four in a row in Germany

David Murphy’s dream of winning four successive European gold road-bowling medals is still alive as he is named on the Irish team to contest next May’s European Championships in Garding, Germany.

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Cool Mullins holds off Murphy challenge at Bauravilla

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Aidan Murphy has plenty of momentum heading north

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Gary Daly in pole position for King of the Roads place

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Buckley and Bohane advance to Munster final

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Tremendous Toal wins thrilling Joe McVeigh Cup final

Murphy beats Coppinger with final shot at Lyre

David Murphy beat Martin Coppinger in the last shot of a Mother Hegarty Cup tie at Lyre.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2019

Éamon Bowen steers team to John O’Donovan Cup glory

Team Éamon Bowen (Éamon Bowen, Declan O’Leary, Pat O’Donovan) got the perfect start to 2019 when they beat Team Craig Moynihan (Craig Moynihan, Maurice Connolly, Darren Bowen) in the John O’Donovan Cup final at Bottlehill.

Wed, 09 Jan, 2019

Four-in-a-row delight for magical Thomas Mackle

Thomas Mackle created history by winning a fourth successive Hurley’s of Midleton King of the Roads at Ballincurrig yesterday.

Mon, 01 Oct, 2018

Road Bowling: Thomas Mackle and Kelly Mallon push for history

Thomas Mackle is bidding to become the first player to win four Hurley’s of Midleton King of the Roads titles in succession this weekend at Ballincurrig.

Thu, 27 Sep, 2018

Bowen and McGuigan set for intriguing battle

Conor McGuigan and Éamon Bowen clash in a fascinating All-Ireland intermediate bowling final on Sunday, in the feature score of the second All-Ireland series at Tullysaran in Armagh.

Thu, 02 Aug, 2018

David Murphy and Arthur McDonagh set for Munster final epic

David Murphy and Arthur McDonagh contest next Sunday’s Munster senior final at Grenagh.

Fri, 27 Jul, 2018

David Murphy delivers statement of intent at Firmount

David Murphy put down a serious marker for all with aspirations of winning the 2018 Munster senior championship when he dismissed James Buckley in a one-sided first round tie at Firmount on Saturday.

Wed, 02 May, 2018

Brilliant start sets up McDonagh for easy win

Arthur McDonagh bowled impressively at Newcestown to beat Gavin Twohig by a bowl of odds in the Munster Senior Championship.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2018

Buckley enjoys impressive win at Shannonvale

While Thomas Mackle was lighting up the northern roads with his sensational bowling, the main attraction down south was the Carbery-South West festival at Shannonvale.

Wed, 04 Apr, 2018

Team Éamon Bowen starts 2018 in winning fashion

Team Éamon Bowen (Éamon Bowen, Michael Barry and Denis Murphy) won the first big prize of 2018 when they beat Team Joseph Murphy (Joseph Murphy, Denis Connolly, Celly Spillane) in the John O’Donovan Cup final at Bottlehill on New Year’s Day.

Wed, 03 Jan, 2018

Murphy upsets O’Donoghue to claim Crowley Cup

Denis Murphy bowled impressively to win the Flor Crowley Cup final at Ballinacurra on Sunday.

Wed, 13 Dec, 2017

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

‘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

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

Donncha O’Brien claims last-gasp victory at Derrinasafa

Donncha O’Brien closed with three sensational bowls to snatch the Marshall Clarke Cup from Mick Hurley in the last shot at Derrinasafa.

Wed, 12 Apr, 2017

James O’Donovan beats Killian Kingston to reach Barry Cup final

James O’Donovan added another significant win to his current run when he beat Killian Kingston by three bowls in the semi-final of the Paddy Barry Cup at Rosscarbery.

Wed, 23 Nov, 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

Séamus Sexton stars as King of the Roads quest begins

Michael Bohane and Séamus Sexton had the two first wins in the Mick Barry Cup in the race to the Hurley’s of Midleton King of the Roads at Ballincurrig.

Wed, 13 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

European medalists cut down to size in Munster

Kings of Europe cut down to size in Munster.

Wed, 25 May, 2016

Killian Kingston claims Hegarty Cup final

Killian Kingston won the Mother Hegarty Cup final at Lyre where he beat defending champion Edmond Sexton in the last throw.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2016

Gavin Twohig just too good for in-form Dónal Riordan

Gavin Twohig beat Dónal Riordan in the feature score of the Carbery-South West festival at the Pike.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2016

Killian Kingston rallies to claim win at Ballincurrig

Killian Kingston finished strongly to turn what looked certain defeat into a bowl of odds win over Aidan Murphy at Ballincurrig.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

Edmond Sexton reels in James O’Donovan to edge close-fought battle at Ardcahan

Edmond Sexton beat James O’Donovan by a bowl at Ardcahan.

Wed, 20 Jan, 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

Classy Killian Kingston pulls off double

Killian Kingston was the standout performer at Whitechurch’s Mercy Cancer Appeal benefit weekend for Mercy University Hospital, Cork.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2015

Records tumble as sublime Edmond Sexton powers to victory over Thomas Mackle

Edmond Sexton did record bowling at Lyre in his three bowls of odds win over Thomas Mackle in the Mother Hegarty Cup on Sunday.

Wed, 04 Nov, 2015

Michael Bohane turns on power at Ballincurrig

Michael Bohane bowled impressively to beat Paul O’Reilly by two bowls in the Jim O’Driscoll Cup final at the King and Queen of Roads festival at Ballincurrig on Sunday.

Wed, 14 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

Éamon Bowen in brilliant form as Gary Daly exits

Éamon Bowen eliminated hot favourite Gary Daly from the Mick Barry Cup at Ballincurrig and ended his interest in the Hurley’s of Midleton King of the Roads.

Wed, 23 Sep, 2015

Declan O’Donovan claims Tim White Cup with impressive display at Rosscarbery

Declan O’Donovan beat John Young by almost a bowl in the Tim White Cup final at Rosscarbery.

Wed, 09 Sep, 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

Bohane to lead Munster challenge at All-Ireland finals after win over Ryan

Michael Bohane will lead the Munster challenge at next weekend’s All-Ireland finals following his clear win over Raymond Ryan in Sunday’s intermediate final at Lyre.

Wed, 08 Jul, 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

Catriona O’Farrell holds off Emma Fitzpatrick to advance to Munster final

Catriona O’Farrell bowled impressively at Templemartin to secure her place in the Munster senior final with almost a bowl of odds on Emma Fitzpatrick.

Wed, 10 Jun, 2015

Aidan Murphy’s last-gasp heroics edges Killian Kingston at Pouladuff

All-Ireland champion Aidan Murphy narrowly beat Killian Kingston in the last shot at Pouladuff to secure his place in the Munster quarter-final.

Wed, 20 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

O’Donoghue gets better of Cooney with last-shot heroics

Patrick O’Donoghue just edged PJ Cooney in the last shot of their Munster intermediate championship clash at Templemichael on Saturday. 

Wed, 11 Mar, 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

Murphy takes Kealkill Cup opener

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Wed, 07 Jan, 2015

Nyhan’s battling performance sees him past O’Driscoll and Carroll

Jimmy Nyhan is Munster Vintage (over-60) champion following a battling performance against Mikie O’Driscoll (B) and DD Carroll at Timoleague on Saturday.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2014

Toal comes out of retirement to play Mullins in CoAction feature

Next Sunday at Skibbereen, Michael Toal returns from retirement to play Christy Mullins in the feature score of a benefit weekend for CoAction.

Wed, 05 Nov, 2014