Road Bowling: Martin Coppinger claims Grange win on Stephen’s Day

Bantry's Martin Coppinger in full flight.

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.

He raised a bowl with a great second throw to the stud farm, and had that cushion for most of the contest. They both hit Holland’s wall in two more, to leave exactly a bowl between them. O’Donovan made clear sight at de Barra’s in another two to get back into a challenging position.