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)

19 9 1

ITBA Women’s Championship (Years)

1991

ITBA Senior Mixed Doubles Championship (Years)

2020

ITBA Grand Prix Scratch Men’s Tour (Seasons)

2019-20

ITBA Grand Prix Scratch Ladies Tour (Seasons)

2019-20

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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

Northern Ireland Bowling Association Division 1 2016-2018

Lush green Lawn bowling field during sunset

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

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Petanque Celtic Challenge

2012

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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View of petanque shiny silver metal balls laying on the ground outside in the park with group of people standing behind

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]