Road Bowling: Mullins powers to Shannonvale win

Christy Mullins had a decisive win over James O’Donovan at Shannonvale.

He won the first tip by 30m. O’Donovan was too tight on the left with his second and Mullins beat it comfortably with his shot to the top of the hill. O’Donovan got a good third, which gave him a 30m lead, as Mullins’ reply was accidently blocked. O’Donovan was still just fore after two more to the quarry.

Mullins cut his next bowl very tight and went well past Buttimer’s. O’Donovan’s reply was short, and he missed Desmond’s line with his following shot. Mullins made the line to go a shot clear. He then got two great shots in succession, the first to the top the hill to raise a bowl of odds. His next beat Sam’s lane to keep his lead well over a bowl.