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NATIONAL BOWLS COMPETITION FOCUS ON LOCAL ARAs
The Great Northern Hotel in Bundoran, Co. Donegal, saw the hugely popular Active Retirement Ireland
National Bowls Competition roll into town. Spectators watched over 50 skilled teams of retired adults
aged 50 to 95 compete for the coveted Active Retirement Ireland Cup. Now in its sixth year, the
competition was bigger and more competitive than ever, as teams took part in local bowls events
National Bowls Competitionthroughout the year to prepare for the tournament, culminating in this great event in Bundoran
In addition to the excitement of the Bowls, a host of
other activities entertained the attending spectators
throughout the three day event, including golf
competitions, walks and excursions.
The winners of this year’s competition were Saint Paul’s “More than
Men’s Active Retirement from Waterford City, who won two-thirds of older
the Active Retirement Cup for small bowls, and Active people in Ireland
Virginians from Virginia, who won the Active Retirement are overweight or
Cup in the large bowls competition. obese, so physical
The plate winners were Ballon Active Retirement from activity is very
Co. Carlow, who won the small bowls competition, and important.
Midleton Active Retirement Association from Co. Cork in
the large bowls. Just half an hour
Peter Kavanagh, Head of Communications and Public a day of moderate
Affairs for Active Retirement Ireland, said: physical activity is
“More than two-thirds of older people in Ireland are enough to make
overweight or obese, so physical activity is very important. people feel better
Just half an hour a day of moderate physical activity is and live longer.”
enough to make people feel better and live longer. Bowls
is a sport that people of almost any age can participate Peter Kavanagh
in, regardless of their physical ability, so it really suits our
members who want some enjoyable light exercise. One of
the goals of our national tournament is encourage more
people to remain active and sociable during their
retirement years. These bowlers are an inspiration to
people of all ages. They are contributing to their own
health and wellbeing by staying active and healthy through
physical and mental activities. This is not only a great
social event; it’s also a fantastic sporting occasion for
people of all ages.”
With over 570 local associations throughout the country
Active Retirement Ireland works to ensure that retired
people maintain a full and active life and are recognised
for their contribution to our society.
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The Great Northern Hotel in Bundoran, Co. Donegal, saw the hugely popular Active Retirement Ireland
National Bowls Competition roll into town. Spectators watched over 50 skilled teams of retired adults
aged 50 to 95 compete for the coveted Active Retirement Ireland Cup. Now in its sixth year, the
competition was bigger and more competitive than ever, as teams took part in local bowls events
National Bowls Competitionthroughout the year to prepare for the tournament, culminating in this great event in Bundoran
In addition to the excitement of the Bowls, a host of
other activities entertained the attending spectators
throughout the three day event, including golf
competitions, walks and excursions.
The winners of this year’s competition were Saint Paul’s “More than
Men’s Active Retirement from Waterford City, who won two-thirds of older
the Active Retirement Cup for small bowls, and Active people in Ireland
Virginians from Virginia, who won the Active Retirement are overweight or
Cup in the large bowls competition. obese, so physical
The plate winners were Ballon Active Retirement from activity is very
Co. Carlow, who won the small bowls competition, and important.
Midleton Active Retirement Association from Co. Cork in
the large bowls. Just half an hour
Peter Kavanagh, Head of Communications and Public a day of moderate
Affairs for Active Retirement Ireland, said: physical activity is
“More than two-thirds of older people in Ireland are enough to make
overweight or obese, so physical activity is very important. people feel better
Just half an hour a day of moderate physical activity is and live longer.”
enough to make people feel better and live longer. Bowls
is a sport that people of almost any age can participate Peter Kavanagh
in, regardless of their physical ability, so it really suits our
members who want some enjoyable light exercise. One of
the goals of our national tournament is encourage more
people to remain active and sociable during their
retirement years. These bowlers are an inspiration to
people of all ages. They are contributing to their own
health and wellbeing by staying active and healthy through
physical and mental activities. This is not only a great
social event; it’s also a fantastic sporting occasion for
people of all ages.”
With over 570 local associations throughout the country
Active Retirement Ireland works to ensure that retired
people maintain a full and active life and are recognised
for their contribution to our society.
www.activeirl.ie Active Retirement Ireland 59
