Road Bowling: O’Connell-Dullea Cup is first big win of the year for O’Donovan

Liam Murphy scored a last shot win over Cian Boyle in the Josie Crean Cup at Whitechurch.

James O’Donovan got his first big win of 2026 when he beat Aidan Murphy by a bowl in the O’Connell-Dullea Cup at Ballygurteen.

James O’Donovan got his first big win of 2026 when he beat Aidan Murphy by a bowl in the O’Connell-Dullea Cup at Ballygurteen.

They both made light in two great bowls, with Murphy winning both. He stayed just in front in the next three to the women’s lane.