Pat McCarthy is stepping back from role as public relations officer of Ból-Chumann

McCarthy has been a preeminent figure in the sport over many years. He has been especially influential in the almost two decades since he was elected as the public face of bowling in 2005.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2024 - 06:44

Seamus O’Tuama

In a week packed with competitions at every age and range, the off-road news that Pat McCarthy is stepping back from his role as public relations officer of Ból-Chumann trumps them all for its sheer impact on road bowling.

McCarthy has been a preeminent figure in the sport over many years. He has been especially influential in the almost two decades since he was elected as the public face of bowling in 2005. At the top table he has been one of the twin-towers, with treasurer, James O’Driscoll. Both of whom have been central in guiding a national governing body that is entirely dependent on voluntary effort.