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Episode One

Hosts Ian McClure and Chris Mulholland launch the inaugural episode of the Irish Bowls Podcast, delivering a comprehensive look at the latest in Irish bowls.

  • World Champion of Champions 2024 Review.
  • Hong Kong Classic 2024 Review.
  • Short Mat Home International Series.
  • World Junior Championships 2025 Preview.
  • Interview with Adam McKeown - Part 1.
Episode Two

Hosts Ian McClure and Chris Mulholland return with another action-packed episode of the Irish Bowls Podcast, bringing listeners an insider's view of the Irish bowling scene.

  • Men's & Ladies Irish Championship Finals Preview.
  • Interview with Adam McKeown - Part 2.
Episode Three

Ian McClure and Chris Mulholland return with a diverse and engaging episode that celebrates both championship victories and rising stars in Irish bowls.

  • Men's & Ladies Irish Championship Finals Review.
  • World Junior Championships Review.
  • Interview with Shauna O'Neill - Part 1.
Episode Four

Ian McClure and Chris Mulholland dive into an episode packed with international bowls action and the conclusion of their fascinating interview with Shauna O'Neill.

  • Irish Men's and Ladies' Indoor International Team Selections.
  • World Indoor Bowls Championships Preview.
  • Interview with Shauna O'Neill - Part 2.
Episode Five

In this compelling episode, hosts Ian McClure and Chris Mulholland take listeners on a journey through the diverse landscape of Irish bowls, from elite competition to inspirational para sports.

  • World Indoor Bowls Championships Review.
  • Belfast Indoor Bowls Bowlathon.
  • County Antrim Marcus Craig Trophy.
  • Inter-Stadium Series.
  • Men's and Ladies U25 Indoor International Team Selections.
  • Exploring the world of para bowls through three unique perspectives. Brian Smyth shares his journey as a physically disabled athlete, along with visually impaired player Peter Cullinan and VI director Johnny Adams.
Episode Six

Ian McClure and Chris Mulholland are back to deliver an action-packed episode focused on one of the most crucial aspects of the sport - growing club membership and creating sustainable bowls communities.

  • Para test match v Wales Review.
  • Men's and Ladies U25 Indoor Internationals Review.
  • 2025 Irish Cup Draw insights & predictions.
  • Interviews with Adrian Thompson (Dungiven) and Elizabeth Blair (Pickie) on club growth.
Episode Seven

Ian McClure and Chris Mulholland present the first instalment of an extraordinary two-part interview with one of Ireland's greatest bowls legends, Neil Booth.

  • Indoor season - that's a wrap.
  • British Isles Championships & International Series Review.
  • World Indoor Singles and Mixed Pairs.
  • Interview with Neil Booth - Part 1.
Episode Eight

Ian McClure and Chris Mulholland return with the compelling second part of their conversation with Neil "Nelly" Booth, shifting focus from his illustrious playing career to his impactful role as Ireland's High Performance Coach.

  • Para test match v Scotland Review.
  • IBF Open Days.
  • IBF Under 18's Pathway Day.
  • IBF Podium & Development Squads.
  • Interview with Neil Booth - Part 2.
Episode Nine

Ian McClure and Chris Mulholland return with comprehensive coverage of the latest Irish bowls developments and an inspiring interview with one of the sport's most dedicated players.

  • Men's Senior Inter-Association Review.
  • Men's International Team selection.
  • British Bowls Championships and International Series Review.
  • International test matches v Jersey & England.
  • Interview with Martin McHugh.
Episode Ten

Ian McClure and Chris Mulholland deliver a milestone episode featuring historic achievements and behind-the-scenes insights into Irish bowls.

  • Para International Series review.
  • Irish Cup's reach the semi final stage.
  • Reaching 100 Irish caps - interviews with Gary & Donna McCloy.
  • Interviews with Jennifer Dowds (IWBA Secretary) and Colin Campbell (IBA Secretary).
Episode Eleven

Ian McClure and Chris Mulholland return with a comprehensive roundup of the incredibly busy world of Irish bowls, covering everything from championship finals to international competitions.

  • Men's & Ladies' Irish finals review.
  • Men's & Ladies' Irish Cup finals review.
  • U18 International Series & Ladies Inter-Association Series.
  • Men's Junior Inter-Association series review.
  • U25 International Series review.
  • Recap of IBF Junior Premier League and the U21 Mixed and Open Pairs events.
  • Interview with Sarah Kelly.
Episode Twelve

Ian McClure and Chris Mulholland deliver a jam-packed episode celebrating Irish success on the world stage and introducing a new era in Irish indoor bowls management.

  • David Copeland - World Champion of Champion Singles Winner & Shanua O'Neill Bronze medal.
  • World Cup.
  • Hong Kong Classic 2025.
  • Multi-nations test series in Canada.
  • Inter-Stadium Series
  • World Indoor Bowls Qualifiers.
  • Indoor International Team selections.
  • World Bowls Junior Indoor Championships.
  • Atlantic Senior Fours.
  • Interview with Colin Hogg.
Episode Thirteen

Ian McClure and Chris Mulholland kick off a festive two-part Christmas and New Year special, featuring one of Ireland’s most accomplished international bowlers, Gary Kelly.

  • Lara Reaney - World Bowls Junior Internationals Singles Winner.
  • Atlantic Senior Fours & Mixed Pairs.
  • interview with newly crowned World Bowls Series Winner, Gary Kelly - Part 1.
Episode Fourteen

Ian McClure and Chris Mulholland return with the second part of their festive special, concluding their compelling interview with Gary Kelly and looking ahead to an exciting year in Irish bowls.

  • The year ahead.
  • Legends Corner.
  • Interview with Gary Kelly - Part 2.
Episode Fifteen

Ian McClure and Chris Mulholland open this episode with sombre reflection, paying tribute to Northern Ireland Commonwealth Games gold medallist Freda Elliott, who passed away at the remarkable age of 99. Her legacy in Irish bowls will be remembered and celebrated by the community.

  • AIIB Finals.
  • BIIBC Championships & International Series.
  • BIIBC U25 & Para International Series.
  • Club Development Toolkit.
  • Women in Sport.
  • Irish Cup Draws for 2026.
  • Legends Corner.
  • Interviews with Isobel-Ruby Nolan (17), Graci Cassley (17), and Daniel Spratt (20) .
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