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. Picture: David Keane.

If live sport is about being in the moment, then we lived a lifetime in Baile Bhuirne on Sunday where Arthur McDonagh beat Thomas Mackle in the All-Ireland senior bowling final of 2020.

The Munster champion led every shot, but the verdict was in doubt till he played his last. A huge attendance made the early exchanges congested, the players had to contend with driving rain, then had to play straight into the sun, bowls were blocked, leads were raised and receded like waves.