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FIRST LARNE INDOOR
BOWLING CLUB
FIRST LARNE INDOOR
BOWLING CLUB
First Larne Indoor Bowling Club have been accepted into the current 2018/2019 Community Funding programme. By spending at any Co-Op outlet our Club gains financially each and every time through a 1% distribution. The Community Funding programme runs until November 2019. We are very grateful to the amount that has been pledged so far, and would appreciate your continued support.
04 January 2019
Former Club member Jim McMullan's wife passed away today. On behalf of the Club we extend our condolences to Jim and the family circle.
Former Club member Jim McMullan's wife passed away today. On behalf of the Club we extend our condolences to Jim and the family circle.
02 January 2019
Congratulations to Eamonn and Willie who reached the semi-final stages of the Churches Pairs competition. They lost in their semi-final match to a very strong Gardenmore pair - Stephen Young and Dale Bodles.
29 December 2018
Congratulations to Eamonn and Willie who won their Churches Pairs qualifier last night.
Finals night is Tuesday 01 January 2019 @ Gardenmore Halls.
Congratulations to Eamonn and Willie who reached the semi-final stages of the Churches Pairs competition. They lost in their semi-final match to a very strong Gardenmore pair - Stephen Young and Dale Bodles.
29 December 2018
Congratulations to Eamonn and Willie who won their Churches Pairs qualifier last night.
Finals night is Tuesday 01 January 2019 @ Gardenmore Halls.
21 December 2018
A very happy Christmas and a happy and Prosperous New Year to everyone.
The first practice of 2019 will be Wednesday 02 January @ 7.30pm
Our next league fixture, of the new year, will be away to St. Cedma's on Tuesday 08 January ( held at Gardenmore Halls ).
Hard to believe that we are now half way through the current 2018/2019 session. At present we are sitting joint 6th in the league table, that position probably falters us slightly, in that, several clubs below us have not played as many games as we have.
A very happy Christmas and a happy and Prosperous New Year to everyone.
The first practice of 2019 will be Wednesday 02 January @ 7.30pm
Our next league fixture, of the new year, will be away to St. Cedma's on Tuesday 08 January ( held at Gardenmore Halls ).
Hard to believe that we are now half way through the current 2018/2019 session. At present we are sitting joint 6th in the league table, that position probably falters us slightly, in that, several clubs below us have not played as many games as we have.
20 August 2018
The Committee announce the first practice of the new bowling season will take place on Wednesday 29 August @ 7.30pm. We extend a very warm welcome back to all existing members and would invite anyone who would like to try their hand at bowling to come along and join us. Everyone will be most welcome.
The Committee announce the first practice of the new bowling season will take place on Wednesday 29 August @ 7.30pm. We extend a very warm welcome back to all existing members and would invite anyone who would like to try their hand at bowling to come along and join us. Everyone will be most welcome.
03 January 2018
Raloo IBC were our first visitors of the New Year in a quarter final draw of the Wilson Cup.
First Larne got off to a good start in the first half, only trailing the visitors by a few shots. After the interval the two home rinks made a solid steady start. Rene Gallagher's rink came out winners, unfortunately Rodney Moore's rink went down by 9 shots. Overall Raloo won the tie by some 18 shots. Perhaps it's some comfort to know had it been a league match then we would have got 1.5 points.
Raloo IBC were our first visitors of the New Year in a quarter final draw of the Wilson Cup.
First Larne got off to a good start in the first half, only trailing the visitors by a few shots. After the interval the two home rinks made a solid steady start. Rene Gallagher's rink came out winners, unfortunately Rodney Moore's rink went down by 9 shots. Overall Raloo won the tie by some 18 shots. Perhaps it's some comfort to know had it been a league match then we would have got 1.5 points.
06 December 17
Away league fixture at Cairndhu Bowling Club.
Another very close match.
In the first half T Close's rink and J Moore's rink got off to a flying start. Over the first few ends both rinks edged ahead,taking the lead. Unfortunately for us
Cairndhu " found their feet" and came back strongly on both rinks. T Close 's rink lost by 5 shots and J Moore's rink drew 11-11.
The second half started off in a similar pattern to the first half, with Johnny Millar's rink steaming ahead into a commanding lead. However this lead was cut back
and on the last end with 1 bowl to play Johnny saw himself staring at defeat. His last bowl was played with some force resulting in a 1 shot win. Rene's rink
went down by 5 shots. Overall Cairndhu won the game by 9 shots.
Away league fixture at Cairndhu Bowling Club.
Another very close match.
In the first half T Close's rink and J Moore's rink got off to a flying start. Over the first few ends both rinks edged ahead,taking the lead. Unfortunately for us
Cairndhu " found their feet" and came back strongly on both rinks. T Close 's rink lost by 5 shots and J Moore's rink drew 11-11.
The second half started off in a similar pattern to the first half, with Johnny Millar's rink steaming ahead into a commanding lead. However this lead was cut back
and on the last end with 1 bowl to play Johnny saw himself staring at defeat. His last bowl was played with some force resulting in a 1 shot win. Rene's rink
went down by 5 shots. Overall Cairndhu won the game by 9 shots.
29 November 17
We welcomed Raloo IBC for a league fixture.
The going was tough from the outset. In the first half, Tommy Close's rink lost as did Derek Craig Jnr's.
Going into the second half there wasn't a big shot difference separating the two clubs. However, Rene Gallagher's rink found the going very tough, losing 6 shots in the first end and then losing 4 shots in the second end and a further 2 shots in the third end. Unfortunately, in the end, Rene's rink lost. On mat 4 Johnny Millar's rink put on a very credible performance, the game was very even over the 10 ends. In the end neither side could deliver the decisive bowl which would have secured a win - and so the game
ended in a draw.
First Larne = 0.5 points, Raloo = 6.5 points
We welcomed Raloo IBC for a league fixture.
The going was tough from the outset. In the first half, Tommy Close's rink lost as did Derek Craig Jnr's.
Going into the second half there wasn't a big shot difference separating the two clubs. However, Rene Gallagher's rink found the going very tough, losing 6 shots in the first end and then losing 4 shots in the second end and a further 2 shots in the third end. Unfortunately, in the end, Rene's rink lost. On mat 4 Johnny Millar's rink put on a very credible performance, the game was very even over the 10 ends. In the end neither side could deliver the decisive bowl which would have secured a win - and so the game
ended in a draw.
First Larne = 0.5 points, Raloo = 6.5 points
13 November 17
Visiting our close neighbours Larne & Kilwaughter saw a very close game eventually giving First Larne a victory, earning us 5 points
to their 2 points.
Rink wins for Johnny Millar and Derek Craig Jnr. and rink losses for Rene Gallagher and Tommy Close.
However, a shot difference of 35 to 28 saw us getting 3 additional points.
Visiting our close neighbours Larne & Kilwaughter saw a very close game eventually giving First Larne a victory, earning us 5 points
to their 2 points.
Rink wins for Johnny Millar and Derek Craig Jnr. and rink losses for Rene Gallagher and Tommy Close.
However, a shot difference of 35 to 28 saw us getting 3 additional points.
08 November 17
A great performance from First Larne with a first game win of the 2017/2018 season over LB<C.
T Close, S McCullough, S Walsh and M Magill won 10-9
D Craig, J Moore, R Burch and M Nelson lost 6-11
R Gallagher, T Porter, S Smith and V Steenson won 12-7
J Millar, R Moore, J Magill, J Burch drew 10-10
First Larne 38 shots. LB<C 37 shots.
A great performance from First Larne with a first game win of the 2017/2018 season over LB<C.
T Close, S McCullough, S Walsh and M Magill won 10-9
D Craig, J Moore, R Burch and M Nelson lost 6-11
R Gallagher, T Porter, S Smith and V Steenson won 12-7
J Millar, R Moore, J Magill, J Burch drew 10-10
First Larne 38 shots. LB<C 37 shots.
01 November 17
First Larne 1 point St Cedma's 6 points
A disappointing result from First Larne's point of view, losing the overall points by just 9 shots.
Tommy Close's rink lost by 4 shots. Derek Craig Jnr. rink lost by 1 shot. Johnny Millar lost by 8 shots. Rene Gallagher's rink won by 4 shots.
First Larne 1 point St Cedma's 6 points
A disappointing result from First Larne's point of view, losing the overall points by just 9 shots.
Tommy Close's rink lost by 4 shots. Derek Craig Jnr. rink lost by 1 shot. Johnny Millar lost by 8 shots. Rene Gallagher's rink won by 4 shots.
Jim Kirkpatrick Cup Memorial Cup Competition 2017
23 - 27 October see under heading
23 - 27 October see under heading
11 October 2017
If anyone would like to donate a used indoor bowling mat to our club we would be most interested to hear from them.
Our secretary can be contacted on 07843 118362
If anyone would like to donate a used indoor bowling mat to our club we would be most interested to hear from them.
Our secretary can be contacted on 07843 118362
11 October 2017
First Larne retained the Stinson Shield last night, at Gardenmore, in a thrilling match that went down to the very last bowl.
In the first half Tommy Close's rink ( Margaret Nelson, Ida Woodside, Johnny Magill, Tommy Close ) won 15 - 3. June Moore's rink ( Mary Magill, William Marks, Robert Burch,June Moore ) lost 6 - 13. At the half-way stage First Larne were ahead by 5 shots.
The second half saw Steve McCullough's rink ( Derek Craig Jnr, Roy Craig, Beryl Stevenson, Steve McCullough ) lose by only 2, going down 10 - 12. Rodney Moore's rink (Norma Millar, Josie Burch, Valerie Steenson, Rodney Moore ) ended 9 - 9 each, with either side just not managing to get the deciding bowl.
First Larne 40 shots and Gardenmore 37 shots. Overall we won and retained the Shield by 3 shots.
First Larne retained the Stinson Shield last night, at Gardenmore, in a thrilling match that went down to the very last bowl.
In the first half Tommy Close's rink ( Margaret Nelson, Ida Woodside, Johnny Magill, Tommy Close ) won 15 - 3. June Moore's rink ( Mary Magill, William Marks, Robert Burch,June Moore ) lost 6 - 13. At the half-way stage First Larne were ahead by 5 shots.
The second half saw Steve McCullough's rink ( Derek Craig Jnr, Roy Craig, Beryl Stevenson, Steve McCullough ) lose by only 2, going down 10 - 12. Rodney Moore's rink (Norma Millar, Josie Burch, Valerie Steenson, Rodney Moore ) ended 9 - 9 each, with either side just not managing to get the deciding bowl.
First Larne 40 shots and Gardenmore 37 shots. Overall we won and retained the Shield by 3 shots.
29 September 2017
We are very pleased to advise that the Club's 2 new double mobile handling and storage units have been delivered.
Current committee :
Left to Right: Roy Craig, Steve McCullough-Chairperson, Rodney Moore-Secretary, Foster Craig-Treasurer, Tommy Close.
We are very pleased to advise that the Club's 2 new double mobile handling and storage units have been delivered.
Current committee :
Left to Right: Roy Craig, Steve McCullough-Chairperson, Rodney Moore-Secretary, Foster Craig-Treasurer, Tommy Close.
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24 August 2017
The Club starts off the new 2017/2018 indoor bowling season with our opening practice night on Wednesday 06 September @ 7.30 pm.
We are hoping to have a friendly fixture, at home, against Moneyglass Indoor Bowling Club on Wednesday 27 September ( to be confirmed ). In addition our annual friendly fixture has been arranged with Ballycarry Indoor Bowling Club on Tuesday 03 October @ 7.30pm, at Ballycarry.
All existing members and any new members are warmly welcomed.
We are also very pleased to advise, that during the summer, we were awarded a grant from the Mid & East Antrim Council to refurbish and update some of our equipment, this will include new bowling jacks and new coloured foot delivery mats plus some other accessories. Additionally we have received funding for the annual Jim Kirkpatrick Memorial Cup competition to be held on the last week of October.
The Club starts off the new 2017/2018 indoor bowling season with our opening practice night on Wednesday 06 September @ 7.30 pm.
We are hoping to have a friendly fixture, at home, against Moneyglass Indoor Bowling Club on Wednesday 27 September ( to be confirmed ). In addition our annual friendly fixture has been arranged with Ballycarry Indoor Bowling Club on Tuesday 03 October @ 7.30pm, at Ballycarry.
All existing members and any new members are warmly welcomed.
We are also very pleased to advise, that during the summer, we were awarded a grant from the Mid & East Antrim Council to refurbish and update some of our equipment, this will include new bowling jacks and new coloured foot delivery mats plus some other accessories. Additionally we have received funding for the annual Jim Kirkpatrick Memorial Cup competition to be held on the last week of October.
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07 August 2017
Delivery of the Club's 2 x 2 tier mobile handling / storage units is expected during the first week in September, one unit is completed and work on the second unit has started. The 2 units will each be able to house not only 2 bowling mats each but provision has been made to accommodate 4 fenders, 4 foot delivery mats and jacks. With a total of 5 indoor bowling mats the Club took an evaluation to see whether we really needed so many. After some consultation, it was decided a maximum of 4 mats would be sufficient, committee took a decision to dispose of 1 mat. This has been acquired and by a private individual from Coleraine. Advertising the sale of our current single mat roller is underway, but will only be completed when we take possession of our 2 new units. The Club made a request to First Larne Presbyterian Church for additional storage space. It has been a concern of ours for some time, that the current storeroom is unable to cope with the amount of items being deposited there. We are very pleased to advise that this request has been accepted and passed by church committee and a minor revamping of the store area will take place some time in the future. |
23 May 2017
The Club is pleased to announce that we have placed an order with Old Style Engineering of Larne for 2 x 2 tier mobile handling / storage units to house our 4 indoor bowling mats. The handling / storage units are expected within 6 - 8 weeks. This will greatly assist us in moving and handling our bowling mats.
The Club is pleased to announce that we have placed an order with Old Style Engineering of Larne for 2 x 2 tier mobile handling / storage units to house our 4 indoor bowling mats. The handling / storage units are expected within 6 - 8 weeks. This will greatly assist us in moving and handling our bowling mats.
League and Club Honours for Margaret ........
21 April 2017
Margaret receiving her Personality Trophy for 2016 / 2017 from out-going Chairperson
Elizabeth Woods of Raloo Indoor Bowling Club.
At the Annual General Meeting of First Larne Indoor Bowling Club
held on 30 March 2017 Margaret was unanimously elected to the
honorary position of Vice-President.
held on 30 March 2017 Margaret was unanimously elected to the
honorary position of Vice-President.
12 April 2017. Summer sessions of indoor bowling starts tonight at 7.30pm in the Sports Hall. The bowling committee felt there was a need for this. Whilst a lot of people go to their outdoor bowls or engage in golf, this still left some people who did neither. And, as always we are looking to the future and thinking about building up our membership. So if you haven't tried bowling before and would like to give it a go, Wednesday nights in the Sports Hall is the place to be. Coaching for beginners is part of the overall plan.
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It is with much saddness, that I have to advise of the death of our Club member John McColm. John passed away on 05 January. His funeral will take place on Tuesday 10 January from his home to Roselawn Cemetery. We pass on our condolences to John's wife and family circle.
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FIRST LARNE INDOOR BOWLING CLUB WAS FORMED ON 30 SEPTEMBER 1960 AND HAS BEEN IN CONTINUOUS EXISTENCE SINCE THAT DATE. IN 2010 THE CLUB CELEBRATED ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY WHICH WAS MARKED BY A SPECIAL CHURCH SERVICE CONDUCTED BY REV DR C D McCLURE CLUB PRESIDENT. WE EXTEND A VERY WARM WELCOME TO ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO JOIN REGARDLESS OF EXPERIENCE. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. |
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We are very pleased to advise that our Club has been successful in being awarded a grant of £1,268.00 from the Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland.
This will enable us to purchase 2 x 2 tier purpose-made mobile bowling mat storage / handling units for our 4 indoor bowling mats. In addition it will allow us to also store 4 fenders and 4 foot mats on each unit. These acquisitions will eliminate the need for manually handling our bowling mats, which each weigh approximately 7 stone each. |
The Annual General Meeting will take place Room 5, First Larne Presbyterian Church on Thursday 30 March 2017 @ 7.30pm Curran Court Hotel is the venue for our end of year dinner and Prize-giving on Friday 31 March 2017 7.00pm for 7.30pm |
Below, Bleary Farmers' Hall in the rural area of Bleary, on the border between
County Armagh and County Down. Steve and Rodney visited ( 07/04/2017)
to view a bespoke understage twin mat storage and Handling unit.
County Armagh and County Down. Steve and Rodney visited ( 07/04/2017)
to view a bespoke understage twin mat storage and Handling unit.
