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Irish Blind Sports



Thu 12 April 12

It's Lawn Bowling Time

Starting now for the summer months Lawn Bowling at Irene Bowling Club Grace Park Road
Dublin Every second Thursday at 6.00pm
Open to all – bring your friends. List of specified dates to follow. Full details contact Pam Tel: +353 1 4547865, Mob: +353 85 8500193 Fax: +353 85 8500193
Email: info@ibsports.ie
Website: “www.ibsports.ie



Sun 05 February 12

IBS Bowlers 3rd in Blackpool 4 Nations

Saturday 28th January 2012

Three tenpin bowlers who are members of IBS travelled to Blackpool England on the weekend of 27th-29th January to participate in the British Blind Sports Tenpin 4 Nations Challenge.
Margaret Leacy, Catherine Leacy-Coniry, and Patrick Coniry competed against bowlers from England, Scotland and Wales. The competion consisted of scratch and handicap sections in the Singles and team events as well as a mystery doubles, where each player is partnered with another by random selection.

Our 3 players came in 3rd in the team scratch section, and 4th in the team handicap section.

Catherine Leacy-Coniry received a 2nd in the Ladies scratch section, only one point behind the 1st place winner.
Margaret Leacy received 3rd in the ladies scratch section

Margaret won a 1st place in the doubles scratch with her assigned partner Derek Bishop of Gloucester

Patrick Coniry received a 2nd place in the doubles handicap with his assigned partner Colin Durden of Gloucester

Catherine Leacy-Coniry received a 3nd place in the doubles handicap with her assigned partner Gerald Tween of Gloucester

The bowlers who live in Enniscorthy won a total of 9 trophies, the photo has from left to right Catherine Leacy-Coniry, Patrick Coniry, and Margaret Leacy, along with the 9 trophies they won in Blackpool

— Jim Harding



Mon 14 May 12

London 2012 Paralympic Games: Para Phrasing with Amanda Crotty, athlete

“Watching people like Paralympic double gold medallist Jason Smyth doing so well shows us that it can be done with

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Wed 02 May 12

Our Magnificant 7 Attend Launch of Paralympians Club

7 of our past masters attended last Saturday’s inaugural Paralympian Club launch at Bewleys Hotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin. The Club

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Thu 12 April 12

It's Lawn Bowling Time

Starting now for the summer months Lawn Bowling at Irene Bowling Club Grace Park Road
Dublin Every second Thursday at 6.00pm
Open

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Wed 02 May 12

Obiturary: Shane Hall 9/11/59 – 14/3/12

Shane was the oldest of the 5 children of John & Mary Hall, 2 boys, 3 girls, all born in

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Sat 28 April 12

London 2012 Paralympic Games: Setanta to Broadcast Paralympic Games live

Setanta Sports announced that they will be showing live coverage of the London 2012 Paralympic Games this September. This

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Thu 02 February 12

First We Take Arsenal Youth, Then We Take New Players

On Sunday, January 29th, a group of our visually impaired young footballers traveled to London to play a challenge game

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Thu 26 April 12

Prof. Michael O'Keefe Guest Speaker at Family Albinism Day

Renowned and eminent eye surgeon, Profesor Michael O’Keefe, is the guest speaker at this year’s Family Albinism Day. The very

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Thu 03 May 12

Golf: Adrian Canny Blows Field Awaw at Grangecaste

Report: Paul O’Rahilly, Irish Blind Golf Society.

Adrian Canny took a break from studying for his physiotherapy finals to score 39

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Wed 02 May 12

London 2012 Paralympic Games: Para Phrasing with Damien Shaw, Tandem Pilot

From spikes to spokes, from athletics to cycling, Mullingar’s Damien Shaw is quietly making a name for himself.
27 years old

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Thu 17 May 12

CampAbilities - A Recipe for Happy Children

Easter mid term break from school brought a special treat for those involved with CampAbilities

Ingredients
3 dozen enthusiastic vision impaired youngsters

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Sun 13 May 12

Get Netted!

“Watching people like Jason Smyth doing so well shows us that it can be done with hard work and it’s

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Thu 26 April 12

May Swim Offers At Belvedere College

There are five swimming opportunities in May so a swimmer can have all 5 swims for €25 (€12.50 for children)

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Thu 03 May 12

RNIB - Unique Tandem Cycling Event to be held at Down Royal Racecourse, Lisburn

Come and join us in Ireland’s unique tandem only sportive!

RNIB NI would like to warmly invite you to come to

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Tue 15 May 12

O'Brien Has Some Place To Go

Sean O’Brien emailed Michael and Theresa Lavin with his plan for a great day out in the middle of Euro

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