JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE ORIGINS OF IRISH ROAD BOWLING.

  • Published In: History Ireland, 2026, v. 34, n. 1. P. 34 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lane, Fintan 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the trans-border origins and social evolution of road bowling in Ireland. Topics include the game's historical prevalence among weaving communities in Ulster and Scotland, the persistent efforts by Victorian authorities to suppress the pastime due to safety and "respectability" concerns, and the 20th-century codification of the sport through organizations such as Ból Chumann na hÉireann.

Additional Information

  • Source:History Ireland. 2026/01, Vol. 34, Issue 1, p34
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0791-8224
  • Accession Number:192524023

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