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The surprising revival of road bowling, Ireland's ancient sport
From Cork and Armagh to TikTok and Instagram, young and old road bowlers are taking up the bowl and keeping this unique tradition alive
One popular Facebook page run by enthusiasts, Road Bowls In Ireland, has amassed over 17,000 followers and regularly streaming matches from Cork and Armagh to viewers around the world. Short clips of spectacular throws like a bowl skittering around a bend or a perfectly 'ironed’ shot down a straight rack up views and introduce this old Irish pastime to new audiences far beyond the village roadside. Ból Chumann na hÉireann, the Irish Road Bowling Association, works with local authorities to schedule events, and a blind eye is often turned to the temporary traffic disruptions.
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