Ireland’s journey back to the top of road bowling

When renowned fitness guru, Mark McManus, got the call from Bol Chumann (Ireland’s Road Bowling governing body) board member, James O’Driscoll, to act as Ireland strength and conditioning coach in 2005, the union proved to be a very fruitful one.

McManus is probably best known for his work with Olympic medallist, Robert Heffernan, Munster Rugby and Cork hurling but his association with Bol Chumann has brought lasting success for the organisation.

Ireland’s fortunes on the continent had reached their lowest point in 2004 when host country for European Championships, Germany, wiped the floor in the road bowling event in Westerstede.