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Irish Bowling Association
Welcome to the Web Resource for the IBA
The Irish Bowling Association (IBA) is the governing body of the sport of men’s outdoor bowls in Ireland.
The objects of the IBA are to promote, foster and regulate the game of bowls in Ireland in every legitimate way by holding annual competitions; by selecting and arranging the teams for the BIBC International Series and other representative matches; and by co-operating with kindred associations throughout the world for the furtherance of the game.
The IBA consists of the Northern Ireland Private Greens Bowling league (NIPGL), the Northern Ireland Bowling Association (NIBA), the Northern Ireland Provincial Bowling Association (NIPBA) and the Bowling League of Ireland (BLI). Clubs applying for membership of the IBA must be in membership of one of these Association of Clubs.
For further information contact any of the Office Bearers or e-mail the Honorary Secretary.
News from the Irish Bowling Association
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IBA 5 man team event – NIBA
The third of four 5 man team events takes place on Sunday 4th July at Belmont BC. The third event is the NIBA vs teams from Elite A, Elite B and emerging squads from the High-Performance selections. You will find a link in the Inter-Association section of the IBA website. Click on this link to […]
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IBA 5 man team event – NIPBA
The second of four 5 man team events takes place on Sunday 20th June at Limavady BC. The second event is the NIPBA vs teams from Elite A, Elite B and emerging squads from the High-Performance selections. You will find a link in the Inter-Association section of the IBA website. Click on this link to […]
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IBA 5 Man Team event
The first of four 5 man team events takes place on Sunday 6th June at Belmont BC. The first event is the NIPGL vs teams from Elite A, Elite B and emerging squads from the High-Performance selections. You will find a link in the Inter-Association section of the IBA website. Click on this link to […]
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It’s OK to be not OK. Take A Walk on the Mind Side
Post from SportNI. Sport NI proudly supports Mental Health Awareness Week, connecting with nature is this year’s theme More than 6 in 10 UK adults say being in nature has led them to experience positive emotions such as calm, wonder and joy. (Source: Mental Health Foundation 20/21) The IBA supports Mental Health Awareness Week. Click […]
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IBA Competitions 2021
IBA Cups and Championships 2021 The IBA have considered all aspects of current NI Executive guidelines and also the COVID considerations in the BLI. It is great we are in a much better position this year thanks to the new vaccines. As a result of this and recent meetings the following have been agreed for […]
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IBA Flag unfurled
Hon. Treasurer Robert Madden, President Dan Dempsey and Hon. Secretary John Millar Socially distanced unfurling of the IBA flag took place this week. It is great that we will start to get back to some bowling normality this year. Please see a message from our President, Dan Dempsey below: Dear Fellow Bowlers In 2020 & […]