Archive (14 life histories found)

Tom and his bowling team raising the flag of the Irish Bowling Association during Tom's first year as the club's president

Tom,his bowling team and the women's bowling team at the Guinness factory in Dublin

Tom pictured playing bowling

Tom and his wife in the room named in his honour at his bowling club

As factory workers finished work for the day, they were subject to a possible body search in case they were taking out any tobacco or cigarettes illegally. Occasionally, it was something I had to help with. It was not the most pleasant job, but I…

In 1988, it was Ireland's turn to stage the international series and two greens were required to stage them. As very few clubs had two greens, we considered using two greens close by -Carrickfergus and Ulster Transport at Jordanstown. However,…

With few visitors coming to Northern Ireland because of the troubles in the province, as things improved the Sports' Council were very keen that bowling would play its part in attracting tourists back. Straight away, Israel accepted our invitation…

It is often said if you want something done in life, ask a busy person. For a few years several members of Cavehill Bowling Club had talked about organizing a tour for members during the holiday period. Alas, it didn't happen but yes, you have…

What is Bowls?Bowls is a science, a study of a lifetime. You may exhaust yourself, but never the subject. Bowls is a contest, a melee, calling for courage, skill and self control. It is a test of temper, a trial of honour, a revealer of…

Life, like a game of bowls is but an endWhich to play well this moral verse attend.Throw not your bowl too swiftly from you hand,First let its course, by reason's eye be plannedLest it roll useless o'er the verdant plainThis sanguine life be…