ewarts bowling club

It is with profound sadness that the Northern Ireland Private Greens League (NIPGL) announces the tragic passing of our Honorary League Secretary, esteemed colleague and friend, Damien Bintley, following a road traffic accident yesterday afternoon.

On behalf of the League, we extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Damien's wife, Vicky, the entire Bintley family and the wider family circle at this time of unimaginable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are also with Damien's two daughters and niece as they recover in hospital, and we wish them a full and speedy recovery.

Damien dedicated so much of his life to the sport of bowls. A member of Belmont Bowling Club since 1999, he proudly represented Ireland at Under-25 level before giving many years of outstanding voluntary service as Honorary League Secretary of the NIPGL. His professionalism, integrity and unwavering commitment earned him the respect and admiration of bowlers throughout the province.

In recent years, Damien was a valued member of Salisbury Bowling Club and remained equally committed to the promotion of short mat bowls during the winter season.

Above all, he will be remembered as a true gentleman whose kindness, generosity and friendship touched so many within our bowling family.

Damien's passing is a tremendous loss to the Northern Ireland Private Greens League and to the wider bowling community. His dedication to the sport and his lasting contribution will never be forgotten.

The thoughts and prayers of everyone associated with the NIPGL remain with Damien's family, friends and all who mourn his passing.

May he rest in peace.

Congratulations to Karen Harvey on winning this week's Bonus Ball - No. 29. 👏👏

The NIPGL GP Committee wishes to advise member clubs that today's league fixtures should proceed under the following guidance:

*All home clubs are requested to lower their club flag to half-mast.
*A minute's silence or applause should be observed prior to the commencement of trial ends.
*No imagery of this moment should be shared by clubs or it's members on social media at this point.

*All match results & scorecards should be submitted as normal and can be sent directly to:
David Copeland – 07707 226768
Mark Tait – 07977 987297

We kindly ask for your patience while league tables and results are updated on the website.

A further announcement will be made in due course.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Well done to Chloe and Shauna on winning Bronze medals for the women's pairs at the Commonwealth Games! Congratulations 🎉

Saturday 1st August -
KENI BROWNLOW @ 8.30pm. 🍻

Congratulations to Carrie Harbinson on winning this week's Bonus Ball - No. 50. 👏👏

Apologies for the short notice, need to reschedule Quiz & Karaoke tonight.
So sorry, not able to make it tonight.

Congratulations to Edith Watton on winning this week's Bonus Ball - No. 10. 👏👏

Come along & finish off the holidays with music by JOLENE
Saturday 18 July @ 5.00pm!! 🍻