Formed in 1947 the IWBA is the National Governing Body for the sport of women's bowls in Ireland. Under it's umbrella it has four Associations, whose total of affiliated Clubs is 80, covering both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (where the Clubs are mainly located in the Dublin area).
Each Association has its own league structure and cup competitions and meet annually in an Inter-Association tournament.
The IWBA aims, through the promotion of competition bowls, to enable players to develop their full potential at all levels, up to and including International representation.
For those who are not so competitively minded, there is a place for recreational bowls at Club level and Clubs will welcome enquiries from prospective members.
Jacqui Byrne
President 2024
At the recent IWBA Finals at CYM Bowling Club, Sarah Kelly was also presented with the Player of the Year trophy. see Photos tab
The results of the IWBA Championships and photos are found in the Championships tab.
Congratulations to the Ladies International team who finished third in the 2024 International series
Details of the series matches and results and a team photo
can be found in the 2024 Internationals section
Congratulations to the following who won medals at this years British Isles Championships
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Sarah Kelly - Gold Medal Ladies Singles
Anne Smith, Zoe Stratton, Margaret Paul - Silver Medal Ladies Triples
Hannah Cochrane, Norma Marshall, Valerie Witherow, Dessa Baird - Silver Medal Ladies Fours
Mia Patterson, Lara Reaney - Silver Medal U25 Pairs
(Photos can be found in Photos Page)
