Bowling
Bowling comes in many varieties, from the earliest Road Bowling which may have started in Pre-Christian Ireland; to Skittles, Lawn Bowls, Tenpin Bowling, Petanque (the sport played at the foot of the Eiffel Tower), Boccia (the Italian version of Bowling) to Indoor Bowling (played on a green mat in Community Centres and Church Halls).
Tenpin Bowling
Tenpin Bowling is a version of Skittles or Bowling played with ten skittles and a much bigger, heavier ball.There are Bowling alleys throughout Ireland. Irish Tenpin Bowling Association govern the sport in Ireland.
Tenpin Bowling
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Irish Tenpin Bowling Association
ITBA Men’s Championship (Years)
ITBA Women’s Championship (Years)
ITBA Senior Mixed Doubles Championship (Years)
ITBA Grand Prix Scratch Men’s Tour (Seasons)
ITBA Grand Prix Scratch Ladies Tour (Seasons)
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Lawn Bowls
Lawn Bowls is a genteel version of bowling played on a green lawn. Irish Lawn Bowls in the FRepublic of Ireland and Northern Ireland Bowling Association govern the respective leagues.
Lawn Bowls
Photo Contributor: Arnold.Petersen Lush green Lawn bowling field during sunset [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/lush-green-lawn-bowling-field-during-1940446993 [Accessed and Edited by Enda Mulcahy 19 May 2024]
Irish Lawn Bowls
Irish Lawn Bowls Bowling League of Ireland Men’s Division 1 2007-2012
Northern Ireland Bowling Association
Indoor Bowls
Indoor Bowling was invented in the 1950s by two South Africans in Wales who wanted to play Bowls over Winter. Irish Indoor Bowling Association Zones and Churches Bowling Leagues are the main leagues.
Indoor Bowls
Photo Contributor: Toby Tande People playing the sport bowls on an indoor mat [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/people-playing-sport-bowls-on-indoor-1397768978 [Accessed and Edited by Enda Mulcahy on 19 May 2024]
Irish Indoor Bowling Association
Irish indoor Bowling Association
IIBA Inter-Zone Men’s Boomer Cup (Seasons)
Irish Indoor Bowling Championships (Seasons)
Donegal Indoor Bowls
Donegal Indoor Bowls Nixon Alexander Financial League (A) 2016-2018
Donegal Indoor Bowls DM Waste League (B) 2016-2018
East Antrim Zone
East Antrim Zone Ballymena & District League 2016-2018
East Antrim Zone League 1993-1997
Larne Zone Bowls
Larne Zone Bowls Larne & District Indoor Bowling League 2009-2018
Lisburn Zone Indoor Bowls
Lisburn Zone Indoor Bowls Section A 2016-2018
Mid-Ulster Zone Indoor Bowls
Mid-Ulster Zone Indoor Bowls League Section 1 2016-2018
North West Bowls
North West Bowls Limavady & District Indoor Bowling League Section A 2016-2018
West Down Zone Indoor Bowls
West Down Zone Indoor Bowls League Division 1 2016-2018
Churches Indoor Bowling Leagues
Churches Indoor Bowls
Carrick & District Churches League (Indoor Bowls) 1993-1997
Dublin & District United Churches Indoor Bowling Association (Overviews)
Dublin & District United Churches Indoor Bowling Association | Rohu Cup (A) 2016-2018
Rohu Cup (A) (Seasons)
Dublin & District United Churches Indoor Bowling Association | McIlwaine Cup (B) 2016-2018
McIlwaine Cup (B) (Seasons)
Dublin & District United Churches Indoor Bowling Association | Price Cup (C) 2016-2018
Dublin & District United Churches Indoor Bowling Association | Kerr Trophy (D) 2016-2018
Petanque
Petanque, also known as Boules is the version of Bowling played at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and throughout France. Irish Petanque Association
Petanque
Photo Contributor: BearFotos View of petanque shiny silver metal balls laying on the ground outside in the park with group of people standing behind [Internet] Available from: https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/view-petanque-shiny-silver-metal-balls-2283791617 [Accessed end Edited by Enda Mulcahy 19 May 2024]
Petanque Celtic Challenge
Irish Petanque Association Finals (Overviews):
Irish Petanque Association | IPA Singles 2007-2015
Irish Petanque Association | IPA Doubles 2007-2015
Irish Petanque Association | IPA Triples 2007-2015
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