Shannonvale’s annual bowling fundraiser returned in style, raising vital funds for CUH’s Bowel Cancer Research Unit, with over €61,000 contributed since 2015. The weekend delivered high drama, with Patrick “Popeye” O’Brien’s €15,250-a-side victory the standout moment in a series of thrilling contests. Attention now turns to the All-Ireland finals in Drogheda, as West Cork bowlers gear up following strong performances across Novice and Junior grades.

It was a busy weekend as five county finals were decided, with Padraigh Scanlon, Cathal O’Sullivan, Billy Healy, Cathal Creedon and Michael A. Cronin among the big winners. James O’Donovan booked his King of the Roads semi-final place after a strong Mick Barry Cup victory over Gary Daly and Aidan Murphy at Ballincurrig. Meanwhile, Paul Buckley edged Brian Wilmot in a thrilling finish to claim the long-delayed Connie K. O’Sullivan Cup at the Marsh Road.

Cathal O’Sullivan, Cathal Creedon, Eoin O’Donovan, Liam Kearney, Billy Healy, Michael A. Cronin, and David Minihane all featured in thrilling novice and junior semi-finals across Cork. At Templemartin, Cillian Kelleher dominated a three-way junior B tournament final, overcoming David Hegarty and Kenneth Murphy with big bowls in the closing stages. In the Queen Qualifiers, Maria Nagle staged a late comeback to edge past Ciara Buckley in a nail-biting finish at Newcestown