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All eyes were on Skibbereen for the popular annual Dowcha Boy Festival
Bowling Report - Week ending 08th March ¦ The annual “Dowcha Boy” fundraiser drew big crowds, with proceeds this year supporting the Andrew Brennan Fund. Top contests included Michael Bohane defeating Martin Coppinger by nearly two bowls and David Shannon beating Donal Riordan after a dramatic back-and-forth battle. Sunday’s action saw Brian O'Driscoll edge Shane Crowley, while Gary Daly won the final three-way showdown against James O’Donovan and Aidan Murphy to cap a succes
Mar 137 min read


O'Brien captures Mick Young Cup after dominant showing
Bowling Report ¦ Week ending 01st March ¦ Bantry hosted the Mick Young Cup semi-finals and final in very poor weather. O’Brien then dominated the final against Young to claim the title, while Ciara Buckley produced a huge second-last throw to snatch victory over Hannah Cronin in the ladies’ contest.
Elsewhere, John A. Murphy advanced in the Michelle Hayes Cup, and the Ladies Committee confirmed the group draws for the upcoming senior and intermediate championships
Mar 65 min read


Ladies Novice Championship will be introduced next year
Bowling Report - Week ending 22nd Febriary ¦ Ból Chumann na hÉireann’s annual convention at the Munster Arms Hotel, Bandon confirmed that a new Ladies Novice Championship will be introduced from 2027, alongside updated rules on score concessions and practice shots in Munster and All-Ireland championship scores. On the road, Arthur McDonagh claimed a commanding win over Aidan Murphy in the Dan Riordan Cup at Bantry, while Jack O’Callaghan took novice A tournament honours.
Feb 276 min read


Wilmot too strong for Parkes in Willie Whelton Cup
Bowling Report - Week ending 15th February ¦ Brian Wilmot proved too strong for Wayne Parkes in the Willie Whelton Cup at Grange, securing a commanding victory. Peter Murray advanced in the Michelle Hayes Cup with a win over Denis O’Sullivan in Rosscarbery. Other action continued across regions with Junior A tournament action in Ballinacurra and U18 championship action got under way in the Gaeltacht, while regional team bowling events continued.
Feb 203 min read


Draw made for Premier Junior A Championship
Bowling Report - Week ending 08th February ¦ Draws were confirmed for the Premier Junior A Championship, following the recent Ból Chumann executive meeting.
In road action, Denis Wilmot, Donal O’Riordan and others recorded notable wins, including O’Riordan’s 50-metre last-shot victory over Edmund Sexton in the Jasper Coleman Cup.
Several other scores took place across the weekend, such as Shannonvale, Beal na Marbh and Caheragh, with strong performances in both tournament an
Feb 132 min read


Buckley bowls to Liam Daly Cup victory
Bowling Report - Week ending 02nd February ¦ Paul Buckley claimed the Liam Daly Cup at Shannonvale with a dominant performance.
The weekend also featured finals and fundraising scores from Rosscarbery and Ballinagree.
Feb 63 min read


O' Donovan advances in O'Connell/Dullea Cup
Bowling Report - Week ending 25th January ¦ James O’Donovan secured a victory in the O’Connell/Dullea Cup tourament, defeating Aidan Murphy by one bowl.
Tournament scores also saw dominant performances from Darragh Dempsey at the Marsh Road and Cillian Kelleher at Derrinasaffa, both of whom won their respective scores by significant margins.
In Bauravilla, brothers Brendan and Gavin Crowley each won their semi-final scores to set up a family showdown in the upcoming Coachm
Jan 303 min read


Late Christmas gift for O' Callaghan worth the wait
Bowling Report - Week ending 18th January ¦ Andrew O’Callaghan starred in the Ballinacurra Junior A Christmas Tournament, claiming the main prize after a dominant final performance.Jimmy O’Driscoll and Ger O’Driscoll recorded notable wins in the Champy Deasy Cup and Hancy Hubbard Cup respectively. Several other high-stakes scores were decided across Shannonvale, Grange, Béal na Marbh and Ballinacarriga.
Jan 233 min read


Wilmot wins Dan Joe Holland Memorial Cup Final
Bowling Report - Week ending 11th January ¦ Denis Wilmot overcame wet conditions in Ballinacurra to defeat Kieran Murphy and win the Dan Joe Holland Memorial Cup final for €2,000 a-side.
Elsewhere, Cathal Hanlon edged Tomas Barrett by the last shot which completed the North Cork Novice E championship at Béal na Marbh, while Flood and O’Brien prevailed in a dramatic €3,000 a-side contest at Whitechurch.
In Ballinacurra’s Novice D action, Eoin Delaney proved too strong for Clem
Jan 163 min read
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