Bowling
We are always looking for new bowlers, from the absolute beginner to the seasoned bowler. If you would like to have a go, please make contact with us. Bowls is an ideal game for those who love playing team sports and want to get back into a team environment. We would be delighted to show you around and organise for you to try bowls at first hand.
We have a special introductory bowling membership for €110 for the year (Plus €70 bar credit/voucher for use in the bar). This is a great opportunity to join the club’s vibrant bowling section.
We welcome bowlers of all ages and standards – don’t worry if you are a complete beginner, there will always be a friendly face in Blackrock to help you to get up and running! We have coaching available for beginners and bowlers of all levels and our teams cater for bowlers of all levels.
INDOOR BOWLING
Social Mixed indoor bowling is played on Monday evenings (7.30-9pm), Tuesday mornings & Friday mornings (10.30 – 12.30 pm) throughout the full calendar year. Any new comer is welcome to join us & roll up. There’s a vast amount of bowling experience within the group. Each one eager to encourage a new member. Then after our game, we relax with cup of tea or a drink and a chat to catch up on local events & latest club news.
CLUB COMPETITIONS
Alongside the league's and the LBLI competitions, the club runs Men, Ladies and 'Mixed Pairs' club competitions. These competitions are open to all bowlers at every level. They commence in May and the finals take place over a week end in September. We incorporate this event with the Captain's Day which is a great social for all to enjoy.
WINTER LEAGUE is played from late September through to February. This is played on artificial greens & Dun Laoghaire have facilitated Blackrock over the years, as a home ground. The Winter league is a mixed event & provides an opportunity for all levels to play together & gain experience.
Ladies Bowling
Leagues
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Blackrock ladies bowling club are affiliated to the Ladies Bowling League of Ireland (L.B.L.I)
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Division 1 team play league matches on Wednesday afternoons @ 2.30 p.m. 16 ladies with four rinks of four ladies on each rink. The season starts end of April, right through to early September.
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Division 3 team play Thursday afternoon @2.30p.m. 8 ladies with two rinks again four ladies on each rink.
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Saturday League is played on Saturday mornings @11a.m. 4 ladies one rink, this provides an opportunity for beginners & the more experienced players to play together.
Club
Competitions
Alongside the league's and the LBLI competitions, the club run ladies and mixed pairs club competitions.These competitions are open to all bowlers at every level. They commence in May and the finals take place over a week end in September. We incorporate this event with the Captain's Day which is a great social for all to enjoy.
Winter League
Is played from late September through to February. This is played on artificial greens & Dun Laoghaire have facilitated Blackrock over the years, as a home ground. The Winter league is a mixed event & provides an opportunity for all levels to play together & gain experience.
Indoor Bowling
Social Mixed indoor bowling is played on Monday evenings (7.30-9pm), Tuesday mornings & Friday mornings (10.30 – 12.30 pm) throughout the full calendar year. Any new comer is welcome to join us & roll up. There’s a vast amount of bowling experience within the group. Each one eager to encourage a new member. Then after our game, we relax with cup of tea or a drink and a chat to catch up on local events & latest club news.
Mens Committee 2020
Men’s Captain: Stephen Flynn
Hon Secretary: Paul Sharpe
Hon Treasurer: Gerry Doherty
B.L.I. Delegate: Pat Byrne
Senior Selector: Michael Scanlon
Recruitment: Stephen Flynn
Comp.Secretary: Ross Watson
Captain 1st Team: Martin Ryan
Captain 2nd Team: Paul Whelan
Captain 3rd Team: Eddie Cawley
Captain Vets: Frank Greene
Ladies Committee 2020
Lady Captain: Patricia Moore
Hon.Secretary: Carole MacGinty
Hon.Treasurer: Sheelagh Briody
Competition Secretary: Jo Gibney
LBLI Delegate: Maria Jackson