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BBC: Inside Ireland's most unusual ball sport
In Ballincurrig, East Cork, a 2km stretch of road becomes a stadium each October. For 40 years, locals and international players have competed in Ireland's little-known sport of road bowling, where 28oz (794g) iron balls skim bends, potholes and dips in pursuit of glory
Sep 251 min read
The Guardian: 'Same magic': ancient Irish road bowling has been revived by TikTok, drones and Bill Murray
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Sep 221 min read
BBC: GAA stars represent Armagh at road bowls festival
The 40th anniversary of the King and Queen of the Roads festival in Ballincurrig will welcome some of the best players from Ireland, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands
Sep 191 min read
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