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.
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Angela Thompson
President 2025
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Mixed U21 Event |
It is our intention to host a Mixed U-21 Event on Sunday 24th August at a venue to be confirmed. At this point we are looking for expressions of interest to enter the event. If you wish to be involved, can you initially contact Gary McElroy on 07725358482 or by e-mail at garymac68@icloud.com. |
Once numbers are confirmed, we will look at options for play. Entry is limited to those people who are 21 years or younger on 1st April 2025.
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Congratulations !! |
The ladies International squad enjoyed a great series in Llandrindod Wells, Wales . They finished second to England in the series, gaining silver medals for the first time in over 30 years. |
There was also success in the British Isles competitions for Shauna O'Neill in the Ladies Singles and Sophie McIntyre in the U25 Singles competitions both winning the Gold Medals. |
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Congratulations to everyone who took part. Photos can be found in the 2025 Internationals page.
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ATLANTIC SENIOR FOURS 2025 |
Congratulations to the following ladies who have been selected on various squads for this year - |
Jersey Test Match - 14th / 15th June |
Rachel Cochrane, Megan Devlin, Sophie McIntyre, Leah McKeown, Shauna O'Neill, Bethany Whittle |
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England Test Match - 12th / 13th July
Sarah Kelly, Sophie McIntyre, Leah McKeown, Isobel Ruby Nolan, Lara Reaney, Brooke Stirling, Chloe Wilson
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European Championship - 8th to 14th September
Under 25 Singles and Mixed pairs - Zoe Stratton
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Atlantic Challenge - 20th to 24th September
Hannah Cochrane, Rachel Cochrane, Sarah Kelly, Lara Reaney, Chloe Wilson
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World Cup - 8th to 10th November
Lara Reaney, Chloe Wilson
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Hong Kong Classic - 9th to 16th November
Sarah Kelly, Zoe Minish
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