Category: Seniors

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In Memory of Stan by John R. Wilson on behalf of the ITBA

I must have known Stan through bowling for at least 30 years, if not more. We first met in Stillorgan Bowl, the date is irrelevant, because a friendship developed as we met and bowled in various competitions, up and down the country. Stan loved his bowling and hated missing any chance to bowl competitively (as we all do). I had the good fortune to have bowled, successfully with Stan, both home and away. We bowled in Hamburg (ESBC) in Florida (Florida International Bowling Tournament), France (the Paris New Year Singles & Doubles) and on the Senior Triple Crown Team in Jersey. We had some great times, made lots of international friends and nearly always came away with medal, trophy or prize.

Stan’s peak in bowling came when he out-bowled everyone in the Final and won the Senior Championships in Coolock (2001). 

My main memories of Stan are:

  • He was always looking for the perfect ball fit for his hand, and kept Barry busy in the Proshop.
  • He would never refuse to bowl in any competition and would bowl as a pacer, if he could not play in the competition.
  • Stan was always in good spirits, loved a bit fun and chat and I’ve never known him to have a bad word to say about anybody.

Stan served on the ITBA Senior Sub-Committee and the Technical Committee for many years. 

Stan was very supportive and gave me some work-choices advice that changed my career and life, for which I never forget.

It is hard to believe your gone Stan. May your memory last a long time.

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Senior Triple Crown 2020 Postponed

Due to the ongoing health issue and with current travel restrictions in place, in the best interest of bowlers, coaches, managers etc. we have made the decision to postpone the Senior Triple Crown scheduled for 24th to 26th April 2020.

This has not been an easy decision but as things are changing daily and the uncertainty of how long this will go on, we thought it best to make the decision now rather than wait any longer.

We wish you all well in this very difficult and unprecedented time. 

Stay Safe Everyone!

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World Seniors in Las Vegas (courtesy of Paddy Kilduff)

The World Senior Bowling Championships started yesterday in Las Vegas. Eight Irish players are taking part.

Men: Paddy Dunne, Nickey O’Malley, Haulie Storan, Philip Watts

Women: Mary Heffernan, Dymphna Kestell, Elaine Lalor, Thesea Watts

The Men played Singles Yesterday

The official site is:  https://2019wsrc.worldbowling.org/ – shows scheds, results but live streaming is “coming soon!”

If it doesn’t stream on the official site go to worldbowling.org and pick the lanes you want to see – [for live action video – on every lane] (Anita)

sbc2019  Day 2  Ladies Singles

The four ladies will be competing in the singles competition starting at 9a.m. (5p.m. Irish time, remember Las Vegas is 8 hours behind local Irish Summer Time).

Dymphna and Elaine are on lanes  42 46 52  54 10 and 18

Mary and Theresa are on lanes        9   5  53  51 41 and 33

First squad of mens doubles will be later at 3.30p.m. (11.30p.m.) with Paddy and Nickey  on lanes 8  12  18  20 40 48

Good luck to all

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Senior Grand Prix 2018 Results

The results and Winners Photos from Sunday’s Senior Grand Prix Final 2018 are now available on the Seniors/Results tab – click here.

Congratulations to the 2018 Winners

Ladies Handicap – Anne Turner (Joan Mulcahy Memorial Shield)

Ladies Scratch – Berni Moriarty

Gents Handicap – Bryan Turner (Brian Moriarty Memorial Shield)

Gents Scratch – Nickey O’Malley