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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 Cups – CANCELLED
In light of the continuing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the Competitions Committee have CANCELLED the Senior, Intermediate and Junior Cup competitions for season 2020. Ultimately the wellbeing of our Club Members must be paramount in any decision taken. In the meantime, please remain safe and healthy. Hon. Competitions Secretary IBA Cups Henry McFarland
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IBA – CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
CURRENT STATUS – 20TH MARCH 2020 Advice from each association Clubs should please refer to the websites of their associations NIBA, NIPBA, NIPGBL, and BLI to get updates on all League, Cup and championship competitions of each association. IBA competitions Please find below a statement from the British Isles […]
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Clarification on ‘Rates Holiday’ from SportNI
Please see below a clarification from SportNI on a ‘rates holiday’ Please share with anyone who you think would be interested. Dear Governing Body / Sporting Organisation, Our department, the Department for Communities of the Northern Ireland Executive, has helpfully provided clarification from Land and Property Services on the ‘rates holiday’. Rate […]
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Update and cancellation of events
Please find below a statement from the British Isles Bowls Council/British Isles Women’s Bowls Council regarding the cancellation of events. In light of this decision, I have consulted with the President and Office Bearers of the Irish Bowling Association and it has been decided to postpone the Senior Inter-Association Championships which were to be […]
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IBA Flag Unfurling – Postponement
This is to inform you that the I B A Flag Unfurling on Saturday, 11th April has been postponed as a result of the evolving coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. After consultation with the President and Office Bearers, we believe that this is the correct decision to minimise the risk to our members, family and friends. […]
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World Bowls 2020 – Update from World Bowls
2020 World Bowls Championships to be postponed indefinitely Controlling body World Bowls (WB) and host nation Bowls Australia (BA) have agreed that the 2020 World Bowls Championships be postponed indefinitely as a result of the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. The event, which was set to be staged on the Gold Coast, Queensland, […]