Séamus Ó Tuama: Mourning Denis Jer O’Donovan - a road bowling icon

Denis Jer O’Donovan, one of the iconic names in bowling in the 20th century, passed away late last week.

A younger generation of bowling fans may know little about a player that rivalled Mick Barry, when both were in their pomp in the 1950s. We only truly know the worth of great sporting achievements when we have the barometer of context. Who did they beat?