Formed in 1947 the IWBA is the National Governing Body for the sport of women's bowls in Ireland. Under it's umbrella it has four Associations, whose total of affiliated Clubs is 80, covering both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland (where the Clubs are mainly located in the Dublin area).
Each Association has its own league structure and cup competitions and meet annually in an Inter-Association tournament.
The IWBA aims, through the promotion of competition bowls, to enable players to develop their full potential at all levels, up to and including International representation.
For those who are not so competitively minded, there is a place for recreational bowls at Club level and Clubs will welcome enquiries from prospective members.
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Angela Thompson
President 2025
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| IWBA Championships |
The IWBA Championships took place over 29th - 31st August at Lurgan Bowling Club.
President Angela Thompson and the ladies from the club and her family hosting the event.
It proved to be a very busy time for some of the ladies who were taking part in
more than one competition.
The weather did produce some very wet and challenging conditions.
Thanks are given to Angela and all involved in the organising this event and the winners details
and photos can be found on the Championships page.
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The Player of the Season was also presented at the Championships
This year the recipient is Shauna O'Neill (Limavady) who as well as winning the British Isles Singles title, retained the Irish title.
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Shauna O'Neill Player of the year
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| Junior Team Manager Position |
| Please find details of this position below.
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| Junior Manager position |
| DISABILITY BOWLS OPEN DAYS |
Disability Open Days are being held in Belfast and Portrush.
Please see two posters below for full details.
The days are open to those already playing bowls or anyone who would like to give it a try.
Further information is available from Chris Mulholland & Ian McClure, Para Bowls Coordinators
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| ATLANTIC SENIOR FOURS |
| The following have been selected for this event - Sandra Bailie MBE, Jennifer Dowds, Noleen Kelly and Alison Morris. |
| English Test Match |
| Test match with England was played in Dublin over 12th/13th July.
The final result was England 17.5 points and Ireland 14.5 Points. This was a a very close result and well done to all involved. |
Ireland Team
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Ireland and England Teams
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| Congratulations !! |
| The ladies International squad enjoyed a great series in Llandrindod Wells, Wales . They finished second to England in the series, gaining silver medals for the first time in over 30 years. |
| There was also success in the British Isles competitions for Shauna O'Neill in the Ladies Singles and Sophie McIntyre in the U25 Singles competitions both winning the Gold Medals. |
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| Congratulations to everyone who took part. Photos can be found in the 2025 Internationals page.
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| Congratulations to the following ladies who have been selected on various squads for this year - |
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European Championship - 8th to 14th September
Under 25 Singles and Mixed pairs - Zoe Stratton
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Atlantic Challenge - 20th to 24th September
Hannah Cochrane, Rachel Cochrane, Sarah Kelly, Lara Reaney, Chloe Wilson
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World Cup - 8th to 10th November
Lara Reaney, Chloe Wilson
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Hong Kong Classic - 9th to 16th November
Sarah Kelly, Zoe Minish
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