Bowling struggles to unlock funding as hurdles set too high

Sport Ireland would say, there’s money for bowling too, you just need to apply. That is true. But if you don’t have the professional people to write proposals you are already on the back foot. L

Ben Cooney, Munster in action during the Jim Geary Invitational at the King and Queen of the Roads road bowling festival. Pic: Dan Linehan

HERE was much excitement in sporting circles when the government announced a record €230 million in support of Irish sport in the recent budget.

It is unparalleled good news. Sport generates so many positives from the local to the global.