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05/10/2025
Congratulations to our very own Paul Canning and Robin Beattie on winning the Champion of Champions rinks today at Shaws Bridge alongside Jackie Erskine and Rodney McCutcheon of Bangor. No sooner has the outdoor season finished and only a night’s practice on the Shortmat and then this 😄. All four guys play out of Rosemount in Greyabbey. Wee trip to Norway awaits them as they qualify for World Bowls 👏👏👏.
10/02/2025
Belfast Deaf Bowling- Single Indoor Bowling (men & Women)
Winner Single : James newell.
Runner-up: Kevin Blair.
Third Place: Nigel Young.
Winner single : Christina walls. Runner- up : Wendy Cassidy. Third place : Lynn Young.
Plate men winner: Robin Beattie.
Plate women winner: Heather Kelly.
2025 Men Seed
No 1 James Newell
No 2 Kevin Blair
No 3 Nigel Young
No 4 Kenneth McCormick
2025 Ladies Seed
No 1 Christina walls
No 2 Wendy Cassidy
No 3 Lynn Young
No 4 Marie Franklin
Deaf Interpreters Northern Ireland are very proud to sponsor this event and to support local Deaf bowlers.
Belfast Deaf Bowling will have men/Ladies singles competition on Sunday 9th February 2025 at jim Baker stadium at 9.30 am
Start at 10 am
If you interested.
Please put your name in to contact Robin Beattie, Heather Kelly and Kevin Blair
Committee BDB
Thank you.
*Deaf Sports News*
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Hello Everyone. Welcome to Deaf Sports News. Today is 24th September 2024.
Home Nations Lawn Bowls 2025 - Aberdeen.
The following players have been selected for the Northern Ireland team participating at next year's Home Nations tournament on 5th-6th July.
Men:
Robin Beattie
Paul Canning
Nigel Young
Paul Conway
Ryan Morgan
Kevin Blair
Noel Walls
Derek Baird
Michael Johnston
Ladies:
Christina Walls
Heather Kelly
Rita Murdock
Marie Franklin
Sandra Canning
The walker's outing is just the same information for this Sunday at Divis and the Black mountain so meet there at the car park around 10 am.
Just to let you know this will be the last Deaf Sports News for this year and we will return in April 2025.
Thanks for all your support this year.
*Deaf Sports News*
[BSL: Ruari Bradley. He is white. He have brown hair. He is wearing grey jumper and sat on a chair with a green background.]
Hello Everyone.
Welcome to Deaf Sports News. Today is 24th September 2024. Home
Nations Lawn Bowls 2025 - Aberdeen.
The following players have been selected for the Northern Ireland team participating at next year's Home Nations tournament on 5th-6th July.
Men:
Robin Beattie
Paul Canning
Nigel Young
Paul Conway
Ryan Morgan
Kevin Blair
Noel Walls
Derek Baird
Michael Johnston
Ladies:
Christina Walls
Heather Kelly
Rita Murdock
Marie Franklin
Sandra Canning
The walker's outing is just the same information for this Sunday at Divis and the Black mountain so meet there at the car park around 10 am.
Just to let you know this will be the last Deaf Sports News for this year and we will return in April 2025. Thanks for all your support this year.
21/09/2024
A cheque for £4,500 from Northern Ireland Deaf Sports was presented to Alexander and Natalia Buchanan from Sound Friends, a parent group for deaf children and young people.
Alexander, a Deaf young person attends a local swimming club in the Craigavon area. He also plays water polo.
The awarded £4,500 grant is to develop a Swimming resource to support deaf children and young people, also to purchase accessible swimming strobe lights equipment.
The equipment will provide opportunities for deaf children and young people to participate in mainstream swimming galas.
*** Deaf Sports News***
[ISL: James McKernan. He is white. He have hair and wearing black glasses. He is wearing dark top.
Hello Northern Ireland’s Deaf community! Welcome to the Deaf Sports news. Today is Tuesday 17th Sept 2024.
Hello, Northern Ireland’s Deaf community! Welcome to the Deaf Sports news. Today is Tuesday 17th September 2024.
Rugby
Beth plays for Bec Belles and they have their first league game of the season this Sunday 22nd September, playing against Richmond II. They have moved up to our league, so it will be first time playing against them.
Bec belles are currently doing a lot of training runs for Oxford half marathon on 13th October, fundraising for SignHealth. Please click on this link to donate https://www.justgiving.com/page/becbelles-go-running
Karting group
Northern Ireland Deaf Karting Club are delighted to announce that Northern Ireland came 4th out of 7 countries in the European Deaf Karting Championship last Saturday. A massive improvement from last year, up from 7th place.
We also had some fantastic podiums (1st, 2nd and 3rd) wins this year!
**Individual Friday race**
Final E:
Luke Davis - 3rd
Final C:
Daniel Wotherspoon - 1st
**Euro Nations Saturday race**
Final C:
Peter Barr - 2nd
Graeme Browne - 3rd
**Final results**
1st Germany - 274 points
2nd England - 265 points
3rd Denmark - 245 points
4th NORTHERN IRELAND - 138 points
5th Poland - 127 points
6th Ireland - 114 points
7th Austria - 89 points
A wee story, Peter Barr had a wee bad accident during the second race on Friday and fractured ribs on my left side, but he won’t give up racing until he achieved something. He is so glad that he came 2nd in the final on Saturday, helps Northern Ireland finish 4th. Well done Peter and very brave guy to continue the race!
Walking group
The next walker's outing will be at Divis and Black Mountain next Sunday 29th September at 10am. Please meet at the car park.
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Thank you for watching and have a lovely evening!
*** Deaf Sports News***
[BSL: Barry Campbell. He is white. He have no hair and wearing black glasses. He is wearing pink t-shirt and sat on a chair with a light green background.]
Hello Northern Ireland’s Deaf community! Welcome to the Deaf Sports news. Today is Tuesday 17th Sept 2024.
Hello, Northern Ireland’s Deaf community! Welcome to the Deaf Sports news. Today is Tuesday 17th September 2024.
Rugby
Beth plays for Bec Belles and they have their first league game of the season this Sunday 22nd September, playing against Richmond II. They have moved up to our league, so it will be first time playing against them.
Bec belles are currently doing a lot of training runs for Oxford half marathon on 13th October, fundraising for SignHealth. Please click on this link to donate https://www.justgiving.com/page/becbelles-go-running
Karting group
Northern Ireland Deaf Karting Club are delighted to announce that Northern Ireland came 4th out of 7 countries in the European Deaf Karting Championship last Saturday. A massive improvement from last year, up from 7th place.
We also had some fantastic podiums (1st, 2nd and 3rd) wins this year!
**Individual Friday race**
Final E:
Luke Davis - 3rd
Final C:
Daniel Wotherspoon - 1st
**Euro Nations Saturday race**
Final C:
Peter Barr - 2nd
Graeme Browne - 3rd
**Final results**
1st Germany - 274 points
2nd England - 265 points
3rd Denmark - 245 points
4th NORTHERN IRELAND - 138 points
5th Poland - 127 points
6th Ireland - 114 points
7th Austria - 89 points
A wee story, Peter Barr had a wee bad accident during the second race on Friday and fractured ribs on my left side, but he won’t give up racing until he achieved something. He is so glad that he came 2nd in the final on Saturday, helps Northern Ireland finish 4th. Well done Peter and very brave guy to continue the race!
Walking group
The next walker's outing will be at Divis and Black Mountain next Sunday 29th September at 10am. Please meet at the car park.
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Thank you for watching and have a lovely evening!
Deaf Sport News – Tuesday 10th September 2024
[ISL: James McKernan. White, Short grey hair. James is sitting in front of a cream background, wearing a blue top.]
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Hello everyone.
Welcome to Deaf Sports News. Today is Tuesday 10th September 2024.
Bowls news:
NI Deaf Bowling’s Triples Open tournament took place last Sunday 8th September at NI Civil Service bowling club, near Stormont. 24 people from 8 triple rinks participated in the tournament.
The winners were Robin Beattie, Marie Franklin and John Brady, beating Paul Canning, Robert Cassidy and Sandra Canning in the final.
Christina Walls, Martin Barr and Lynn Young finished as Plate winners.
News from Heather Kelly:
Northern Ireland Women Private Green League.
Senior league matches
Last Tuesday, 3rd September
Ulster Transport 46 v 51 Falls
6 points for Falls
Last Thursday, 5th September
Cavehill 34 v 80 Falls
6 points for Falls
Pickie 36 v 53 Larne
6 points for Larne
Yesterday afternoon
Falls 52 v 40 Pickie.
6 points for Falls
Christina Walls was playing for Falls, and Sandra Canning was playing for Pickie.
There is no senior league until next season 2025.
Yesterday afternoon at Mossley Ladies Outdoor Bowling Club.
We had ladies’ finals.
Singles with 4 bowls
Rita Murdock v Margaret Long. Rita won.
Pairs Final
Ella Lyle/Rita Murdock v Janet Porter/Margaret Long
Janet/Margaret were winners.
Ella/Rita were runner up.
Singles with 2 bowls
Rita Murdock v Janet Porter. Rita won.
We had a lovely afternoon tea.
Walking news:
A message from Eamon McCaffrey: The walkers' outing will be held at lovely Divis and the Black Mountain on Sun 29th Sept at 10 am so meet there at the car park.
Rugby news:
News from Josh Nelson:
Last Saturday, I played with Bangor 2nd team at home and played against City of Derry (it is name of their club), there was a wee issue with their number of players because they have 14 players, should be 15 players plus 3 subs but ref says we have to play on with what they have and which gave us real joy because we scores nearly every minute until ref decided to finish it half hour early with 60-6, also we aren’t only won because Bangor 1st team won it too against City of Derry with 56-7. Good day for Bangor with double win!
Go-Karting:
This weekend, our NIDKC team is heading to Denmark for an important competition! 🎉 This Friday, we’ll start with a race featuring 90 amazing deaf drivers from around the Europe! 🌍
Our individual drivers are:
1. Darren Jackson
2. Greame Browne
3. Peter Barr
4. David Anderson
5. Luke Davis
6. Daniel Wotherspoon
7. Katie Logan
On Saturday, we’ll come together to race against 7 nations
Here’s our team for the event:
1. Darren Jackson
2. Greame Browne
3. Peter Barr
4. David Hobson
5. Richard Croft
6. Daniel Wotherspoon
7. Katie Logan
8. Samantha Maher
We’re ready to give it our all and compete for the European Championship 2024 Together, we are stronger! 💪
A huge thank you to NIDS for their amazing support this year, we truly appreciate it! 🙌
Let’s go, NIDKC! Together, we can do this! 💥🏆
That’s all for today! Thank you for watching! Have a lovely week
Deaf Sport News – Tuesday 10th September 2024
[BSL: Michael Johnston. White. Short ginger hair. Michael is sitting in front of a light background, wearing a mustard-coloured top.]
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Hello everyone.
Welcome to Deaf Sports News. Today is Tuesday 10th September 2024.
Bowls news:
NI Deaf Bowling’s Triples Open tournament took place last Sunday 8th September at NI Civil Service bowling club, near Stormont. 24 people from 8 triple rinks participated in the tournament.
The winners were Robin Beattie, Marie Franklin and John Brady, beating Paul Canning, Robert Cassidy and Sandra Canning in the final.
Christina Walls, Martin Barr and Lynn Young finished as Plate winners.
News from Heather Kelly:
Northern Ireland Women Private Green League.
Senior league matches
Last Tuesday, 3rd September
Ulster Transport 46 v 51 Falls
6 points for Falls
Last Thursday, 5th September
Cavehill 34 v 80 Falls
6 points for Falls
Pickie 36 v 53 Larne
6 points for Larne
Yesterday afternoon
Falls 52 v 40 Pickie.
6 points for Falls
Christina Walls was playing for Falls, and Sandra Canning was playing for Pickie.
There is no senior league until next season 2025.
Yesterday afternoon at Mossley Ladies Outdoor Bowling Club.
We had ladies’ finals.
Singles with 4 bowls
Rita Murdock v Margaret Long. Rita won.
Pairs Final
Ella Lyle/Rita Murdock v Janet Porter/Margaret Long
Janet/Margaret were winners.
Ella/Rita were runner up.
Singles with 2 bowls
Rita Murdock v Janet Porter. Rita won.
We had a lovely afternoon tea.
Walking news:
A message from Eamon McCaffrey: The walkers' outing will be held at lovely Divis and the Black Mountain on Sun 29th Sept at 10 am so meet there at the car park.
Rugby news:
News from Josh Nelson:
Last Saturday, I played with Bangor 2nd team at home and played against City of Derry (it is name of their club), there was a wee issue with their number of players because they have 14 players, should be 15 players plus 3 subs but ref says we have to play on with what they have and which gave us real joy because we scores nearly every minute until ref decided to finish it half hour early with 60-6, also we aren’t only won because Bangor 1st team won it too against City of Derry with 56-7. Good day for Bangor with double win!
Go-Karting:
This weekend, our NIDKC team is heading to Denmark for an important competition! 🎉 This Friday, we’ll start with a race featuring 90 amazing deaf drivers from around the Europe! 🌍
Our individual drivers are:
1. Darren Jackson
2. Greame Browne
3. Peter Barr
4. David Anderson
5. Luke Davis
6. Daniel Wotherspoon
7. Katie Logan
On Saturday, we’ll come together to race against 7 nations
Here’s our team for the event:
1. Darren Jackson
2. Greame Browne
3. Peter Barr
4. David Hobson
5. Richard Croft
6. Daniel Wotherspoon
7. Katie Logan
8. Samantha Maher
We’re ready to give it our all and compete for the European Championship 2024 Together, we are stronger! 💪
A huge thank you to NIDS for their amazing support this year, we truly appreciate it! 🙌
Let’s go, NIDKC! Together, we can do this! 💥🏆
That’s all for today! Thank you for watching! Have a lovely week
*** Deaf Sports News***
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Hello, everyone in Northern Ireland’s Deaf community! Welcome to the Deaf Sports news. Today is Tuesday 3rd September 2024.
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Deaf Sports news:
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Rugby:
Beth Kelly: Bec belles had their first game since April, a friendly game against Farnham who’s in the league above us. We lost 38-36, we were 31-31 in last 5 minutes, we got a try and missed conversion with them following suit with a successful conversion.
Bowls:
James McKernan will play with Limavady B team of Div1 against Coleraine at away in NIPBA league today. Good luck!
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BETS ended their season last Saturday with a 6-1 win against Ormeau. The club finished their Division 2 league campaign in 3rd place.
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From Heather Kelly: (see below)
Northern Ireland Women Private Green League
Last Thursday afternoon for Mossley ladies were playing against Ewarts ladies at home.
Mossley 51 v 53 Ewarts
5 points for Ewarts.
1 point for Mossley.
Larne 35 v 63 NICS
6 points for NICS
Last Sunday afternoon for Mossley Ladies were playing against NICS (Away).
NICS 57 v 29 Mossley
6 points for NICS.
This Thursday for Senior League Matches
Cavehill v Falls
Pickie v Larne
Good luck to her and her team!
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On behalf of Deaf Sports News, we would like to congratulate Don Conway who came second place in the final round of World Deaf Golf Championship and also clinched third place as an Irish team for third time in a row which was played at RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, Australia and congratulations to a native of Ballyclare Donna Cross who played for English Deaf Golf Ladies team which finished as third place. Well done!
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Thank you for watching us! Have a good week, everyone!