Last week, 42 four-person teams competed across the large and small bowls tournaments in the Active Retirement Ireland National Bowls Competition 2024. After an exciting three days of competition, Cork team the Magpies from Midleton took home the large bowls cup for the second year in a row, with the Tullow Rollers from County Carlow taking home the small bowls cup.
Congratulations to all prize winners:
Small bowls Cup winners: Tullow Rollers
Runners up: Baltinglass
Small bowls Plate winners: Tullow Smilers
Runners up: NARA Bernie
Large bowls Cup winners: Magpies
Runners up: Owenacurra
Large bowls Plate winners: Fossa Sikas
Runners up: Natterjack Toads 1
The teams were presented with their trophies by Active Retirement Ireland national president Mai Quaid at a special gala ball held on Thursday evening (12 December 2024) to close the competition.
Speaking at the awards presentation, Active Retirement Ireland CEO Maureen Kavanagh said: “Congratulations to all the teams who took part in this year’s National Bowls Competition. This competition is testament to the drive and determination of older people of all ages to enjoy an active and social lifestyle and age well. The 168 bowlers who have competed this week, our volunteer officials and all Active Retirement Ireland members are the epitome of positive ageing and should be fully supported in their commitment to getting out there and living their best lives.
“Following the recent general election, the government has a real opportunity now to build strong policies into the new programme for government that will embed a positive ageing framework in Ireland and enable older people to live independent, active and full lives.
“We are grateful to our event host the Gleneagle Hotel in Killarney for being an ally to older people and recognising the valuable contribution that they make, and for their generous support in making this event possible each year.”
