ITBA News

It is with great sorrow that we announce the death, on 10^th Oct 2022, of our beloved past ITBA President, Jim Ansbro. For many years, Jim, a true gentleman and accomplished bowler, was very actively involved with the monthly Seniors Touring League and loved his annual trips to the European Senior (ESBC) event.

Jim was conferred with Honorary Membership in 2019 in recognition of his highly significant contribution and distinguished service, including his pivotal role in representing the Association at both Sport Ireland and the Department of Sport. He served with such distinction as ITBA President from 2014 to 2018.

Many benefited from Jim’s encouragement and sage advice, while he always generously gave of his time. Our sincerest condolences go out to his wife Margaret, daughter Fiona, his five sons, James, Stephen, Edward, Michael and Paul and all his extended family.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

The results from the Leisureplex Tallaght leagues are now available here.

POSTS

The results and rankings after the Senior Touring League Event are now available on the Seniors page, with the Tournament Notice for Event 3

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The results from the Team Ireland Matchplay are available here and the updated Rankings here.

Updated Notice for the October Senior Touring League is available here

The 2022 Youth Triple Crown (YTC) was held on 26th to 28th
Aug 2022 at Barnsley Bowl. Youth boy and girl teams, at U16’s,
U19’s and U22’s, from England, Scotland and Ireland took part
in the first YTC since 2019. See more here.

The 2022 EYC was held on 2nd to 11th Sept 2022 in Wittelsheim,
France. A total of 27 Federations comprised 62 female and 95
male athletes, supported by 52 officials, participated.
Congratulations to Hannah Masterson on a fantastic result in
securing the 2022 EYC Singles Silver medal. See more here

The 2022 Adult Triple Crown (ATC) was held on 9th to 11th
Sept 2022 at Bromborough Bowl. Teams from Northern Ireland,
England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland took part in the first ATC
since 2019. Team Ireland, Men’s and Ladies Teams, produced
some fantastic bowling at the 2022 ATC. See more here.

Hi All Seniors,

Thank you for all your Support for our first outing of the Seniors Tour 2022 / 2023 Season. There was a great turn out of 39 players.

There was some great scoring and close finishes by the men and the ladies.

All expressed the good feeling to be back playing in the competition and meeting up again.

It was really nice to see Liam Byrne return after a long absence.

The rest seemed to have  done him a world of good. Getting back to his old form and putting it up to the rest of us.

A big welcome back Liam from all of us.

Congratulations to all the winners. They put in a great performance.

Some of us did not perform to expectations , but there is always next time. Such is the rollercoaster ride of ten pin bowling .

Thanks to Leisureplex for hosting the competition and a special thanks to Nicola / Sean and all the staff for their help. It was much appreciated.

Hope to see you all in Leisureplex Coolock on the 2nd Oct 2022, 9oc Start.

Keep Safe till then,

The Committee

The ITBA Senior committee are delighted to announce the schedule for the 2022 / 23 Touring league.

Event 1 is scheduled for Leisureplex Blanchardstown on Sunday September 4th 2022. Check in will be 8:30 to 8:50 with play commencing 9am. The pattern for this event will be Stone Street.

For full details and future information visit the Senior Forms & Documents page.