#Road Bowling

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A competitor marks his position 5/8/2000
Road Bowling: Buckley beats Young in Munster Intermediate Championship
Paul Buckley finished well after a slow start to beat Tim Young by a bowl in the Munster Intermediate Championship at Shannonvale.

Wed, 21 May, 2025

A view from behind a bowler 5/8/2000
Cuinnea holds off Deane to take Munster U14 title
This level of performance and their age profile puts both in the frame for the Irish U18 team

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Lucky 13 earns record-breaking Queen of the Roads title for Tulk
Lucky 13 earns record-breaking Queen of the Roads title for Tulk
A fortunate break helped earn the first ever four-in-a-row. 

Wed, 25 Sep, 2024

A competitor marks his position 5/8/2000
S In royal company with road bowling's King and Queen of the Roads
The crowd in Ballincurrig, Co Cork - mobilised by an act of intent - simultaneously gather in the middle of the road and spread to the sides, as if starlings in murmuration. Think Tour de France meets the final hole of The Open.

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

Can titans Mallon and Tulk return to another Queen of the Roads showdown?
Can titans Mallon and Tulk return to another Queen of the Roads showdown?
Kelly Mallon and Silke Tulk are tied at the top of the Queen of the Roads with seven wins each.

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

A view from behind a bowler 5/8/2000
Final anguish for Coppinger as slip proves costly
That sharp divide between win and lose is night and day, but often as thin as a sheet of paper.

Wed, 07 Aug, 2024

Ulster duo victorious over faniced Munster champions 
Ulster duo victorious over faniced Munster champions 
Paul Rafferty rolled back the years in a cultured win over Conor Creedon in the All-Ireland junior B final played for €32,200.

Sat, 03 Aug, 2024

Creedon and O'Donnell to clash in Munster Junior B final
Creedon and O'Donnell to clash in Munster Junior B final
Creedon eventually got a bowl of odds ahead of David Hubbard in his semi-final at Ballinacurra. For O’Donnell it was absolutely at the death.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2024

A view from behind a bowler 5/8/2000
Murphy overtakes Carr to win Junior A road bowling crown
Michael Murphy is All-Ireland Junior A champion after a dramatic win at Castletownkenneigh.

Sun, 14 Jul, 2024

Road to ruin: West Cork stand-off raises stakes in bid to save road bowling
S Road to ruin: West Cork stand-off raises stakes in bid to save road bowling
Thomas Mackle essentially pulled the handbrake on serious punters making it their business to take over laying the odds

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Rafferty and Mackle help Ulster to victory over Munster 
Rafferty and Mackle help Ulster to victory over Munster 
First-cousins Colm Rafferty and Thomas Mackle captured the dual-features in a 4-3 win for Ulster over Munster 

Wed, 07 Feb, 2024

A view from behind a bowler 5/8/2000
Stephen Spillane claims William Wolf Cup at the death
Stephen Spillane rescued what looked a lost cause with two great last shots to capture the William Wolf Cup at Waterloo, by one metre at the expense of Liam McCarthy

Wed, 11 Oct, 2023

A view from behind a bowler 5/8/2000
Germany's Anke Klöpper wins Queen of the Roads semi with last shot
An animated German bowling song saluted Anke Klöpper’s sensational last shot victory in the Kingston’s New Homes Queen of the Roads semi-final at Ballincurrig

Sat, 23 Sep, 2023

A view from behind a bowler 5/8/2000
Brian O’Driscoll shows his star quality at Killea
Brian O’Driscoll’s burgeoning talent and the maturity of his All-Ireland novice I final win over Alan Long captured the hearts and minds of the vast majority of bowling fans at Killea

Wed, 06 Sep, 2023

Mackle retains bowling crown after Murphy succumbs to injury 
Mackle retains bowling crown after Murphy succumbs to injury 
Ballincurrig saw the shortest decider in the history of the premier grade.

Sun, 09 Jul, 2023

Skibbereen set to host Gold Cup of a different kind this weekend 
Skibbereen will host an alternative to Cheltenham for bowling fans with the two-day West Cork Distillers festival this weekend.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2022

Road bowling: Martin Coppinger defeats Daly with powerful finish
Road Bowling: Martin Coppinger produces spectacular loft over Dripsey river
Martin Coppinger and Éamon Bowen teamed up to beat first-cousins Aidan Murphy and John O’Rourke in the last shot at Peake, a feature of which was a spectacular loft by Coppinger over the Dripsey river

Tue, 15 Feb, 2022

Road Bowling: Michéal Ó Ceallacháin and Christy Mullins claim titles
Road Bowling: Michéal Ó Ceallacháin and Christy Mullins claim titles
Christy Mullins held off a strong late rally by John Creedon to win the Rapid Response Benefit at Lyre by almost a bowl.

Tue, 08 Feb, 2022

Road Bowling: Tom O’Donovan holds all the aces in Ballinacurra final
Road Bowling: Tom O’Donovan holds all the aces in Ballinacurra final
Tom O’Donovan led all the way to victory over Denis Wilmot and Kenneth Murphy in the Ballinacurra final on Saturday

Tue, 01 Feb, 2022

Road Bowling: Michael Bohane holds nerve against Gary Daly to capture title
Road Bowling: Michael Bohane holds nerve against Gary Daly to capture title
Michael Bohane captured the O’Connell-Dullea Cup when he defeated hot favourite Gary Daly by a bowl of odds at Ballygurteen on Saturday.

Tue, 25 Jan, 2022

Road Bowling: Gary Daly enhances reputation with victory over Aidan Murphy
Road Bowling: Gary Daly enhances reputation with victory over Aidan Murphy
Gary Daly confirmed his growing stature as a leading senior when he beat Aidan Murphy by almost two bowls of odds in Bantry.

Tue, 18 Jan, 2022

Road Bowling: Wayne Callanan advances to Paddy Barry Cup semi-final
Road Bowling: Wayne Callanan advances to Paddy Barry Cup semi-final
Elsewhere, John Young stayed on track to retain the John-Joe Murphy Cup when he beat Jimmy O’Driscoll by almost a bowl in the semi-final at Bauravill

Tue, 11 Jan, 2022

Noel O’Regan wins epic battle for first road bowling crown of 2022
Noel O’Regan wins epic battle for first road bowling crown of 2022
O’Regan secured the Mikie Hourihane Cup when he defeated David Hegarty and Michael Crowley at Bauravilla on New Year’s Day

Tue, 04 Jan, 2022

Road bowling: Martin Coppinger defeats Daly with powerful finish
Road Bowling: Martin Coppinger claims Grange win on Stephen’s Day
Martin Coppinger threw some exceptional shots on his way to victory over James O’Donovan in the annual Grange challenge on St Stephen’s Day.

Tue, 28 Dec, 2021

Who were the road bowling stars of 2021?
Who were the road bowling stars of 2021?
For women in sport, no one could really match Rachael Blackmore in 2021. Kellie Harrington certainly deserved to be mentioned in her company, but arguably Kelly Mallon should also be counted among Ireland’s greatest women stars

Tue, 21 Dec, 2021

Martin Coppinger defeats Aidan Murphy to claim Willie Whelton Cup
Martin Coppinger defeats Aidan Murphy to claim Willie Whelton Cup
Coppinger will be back at Grange on St Stephen’s Day facing Munster finalist James O’Donovan

Tue, 14 Dec, 2021

Road Bowling association launches new strategic plan
Road Bowling association launches new strategic plan
Ból-Chumann na hÉireann delegates voted overwhelmingly to leave the national Sports Disputes Solutions Ireland process. They also rejected a proposal to change the rule governing the breaking of tips

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Road bowling: Martin Coppinger defeats Daly with powerful finish
Road bowling: Martin Coppinger defeats Daly with powerful finish
Martin Coppinger set the early pace, raising 70m odds with his first two past Brickley’s - then finished with authority 

Tue, 30 Nov, 2021

Road Bowling: Carmel Carey wins record 11th Munster Senior Women's title
Road Bowling: Armagh duo Aaron Hughes and Austin McKeown record impressive double at Lyre
Aaron Hughes beat Tommy O’Sullivan in the first leg of a great Armagh double at Lyre, with Austin McKeown completing it with his win over Darren Kelly. Hughes easily beat O’Sullivan’s first shot with a super bowl towards the soccer pitch.

Tue, 16 Nov, 2021

Road Bowling: Brilliant closing bowl gives James O’Donovan upper hand over Aidan Murphy
Road Bowling: Brilliant closing bowl gives James O’Donovan upper hand over Aidan Murphy
James O’Donovan beat Aidan Murphy in the last shot of the feature score in the Seán Collins Benefit series at Templemartin on Sunday. He won the first tip by 30m, but Murphy took the second.

Tue, 09 Nov, 2021

Road bowling: Declan O’Donovan finds extra gear to win at Caheragh
Road bowling: Declan O’Donovan finds extra gear to win at Caheragh
Elsewhere, Conor O’Sullivan led all the way to beat Ger Connolly in the South-West B final at Grange

Tue, 02 Nov, 2021

Road Bowling: Eugene McVeigh lands another All-Ireland title for Tyrone
Road Bowling: Eugene McVeigh lands another All-Ireland title for Tyrone
Given its small playing base Tyrone struggles to compete at the highest levels of road bowling, but in Eugene McVeigh they have found a player that can.

Tue, 26 Oct, 2021

Road Bowling: Arthur McDonagh edges Thomas Mackle to win first All-Ireland senior final
Road Bowling: Arthur McDonagh edges Thomas Mackle to win first All-Ireland senior final
The Munster champion led every shot, but the verdict was in doubt till he played his last

Sun, 24 Oct, 2021

Road Bowling: Thomas Mackle and Arthur McDonagh top All-Ireland final series bill
Road Bowling: Thomas Mackle and Arthur McDonagh top All-Ireland final series bill
The senior men’s final between Thomas Mackle and Arthur McDonagh is the intriguing bill topper at next weekend’s All-Ireland final series in Baile Bhuirne.

Thu, 21 Oct, 2021

Road bowling: Martin Coppinger betters King of the Roads David Murphy in Noel Phair Cup
Road bowling: Martin Coppinger betters King of the Roads David Murphy in Noel Phair Cup
Martin Coppinger won the Noel Phair Cup at Shannonvale on Sunday, confirming the democratic nature of senior men’s bowling at the moment by beating recently crowned King of the Roads David Murphy.

Tue, 19 Oct, 2021

Road bowling: Wayne Parkes adds Jim Sexton Cup to his growing trophy haul
Road bowling: Wayne Parkes adds Jim Sexton Cup to his growing trophy haul
Wayne Parkes added another title to his growing list of honours when he lifted the Jim Sexton Cup as winner of the South-West 2021 Junior A final at Timoleague on Saturday

Tue, 12 Oct, 2021

Irish road bowlers turn their eyes towards European Championships in Germany
Irish road bowlers turn their eyes towards European Championships in Germany
The 16th holding of the games was scheduled for May 2020, but like sports events across the globe it fell victim to Covid-19. The championships are played across the three national disciplines of Irish Road Bowling, Dutch Moors Bowling, and German Lofting

Tue, 05 Oct, 2021

Road Bowling: John O’Rourke claims Jim O’Driscoll Cup at the King and Queen of the Roads
Road Bowling: John O’Rourke claims Jim O’Driscoll Cup at the King and Queen of the Roads
John O’Rourke continued his amazing run when he beat Mark Toal by a bowl of odds in the Jim O’Driscoll Cup

Tue, 28 Sep, 2021

Road bowling: David Murphy and Silke Tulk the King and Queen
Road bowling: David Murphy and Silke Tulk the King and Queen
David Murphy and Silke Tulk took home the Hurley’s of Midleton King of the Roads and the Kingston New Homes Queen of the Roads titles, but fans left with a stream of regal bowling memories from Ballincurrig. Both big finals went to a last shot.

Sun, 26 Sep, 2021

Road Bowling: Arthur McDonagh in pole position to be crowned King of the Roads
Road Bowling: Arthur McDonagh in pole position to be crowned King of the Roads
The Munster champions credentials will be road tested against current King, Gary Daly, and German champion Ralf Look.

Thu, 23 Sep, 2021

Road Bowling: Arthur McDonagh lands first Munster senior championship title
Road Bowling: Arthur McDonagh lands first Munster senior championship title
Arthur McDonagh bowled with speed, confidence and accuracy and was dominant from the off. He had the mien of a serial champion rather than a rookie winner

Tue, 21 Sep, 2021

Road bowling: Aaron Hughes and Seán O’Mahony star on All-Ireland finals weekend
Road bowling: Aaron Hughes and Seán O’Mahony star on All-Ireland finals weekend
Hughes was exceptional against Padraig Nugent in the Junior C final. Although still eligible for under-18, his bowling was mature, smooth, and fast. He has the talent to go to the very top of the game

Tue, 14 Sep, 2021

Road Bowling: Mayo's David Hughes chases a different All-Ireland title this weekend
Road Bowling: Mayo's David Hughes chases a different All-Ireland title this weekend
Mayo is centre stage next weekend in bowling as well as in Gaelic Football as the Aughagower club near Westport hosts the second round of 2020 All-Ireland finals

Tue, 07 Sep, 2021

Road bowling: Mark Toal wins Ulster Intermediate final in brilliant contest
Road Bowling: Wayne Parkes justifies favourtism in All-Ireland U18 final
Such was the quality and speed of Darragh Gribben’s bowling that Parkes was forced to show his best too

Tue, 31 Aug, 2021

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