Owenbeg green opened ahead of outdoor season

Owenbeg green opened ahead of outdoor season

17 April 2024

OWENBEG Bowling Club held their opening day on Saturday and had the privilege of having the green officially opened by Northern Ireland bowling royalty Sandra Bailie MBE, who had just arrived from bowling commitments in Dubai.

Sandra has the honour of holding 29 Irish indoor titles, seven Irish outdoor titles, two British titles and has competed in two Commonwealth Games, winning numerous gold medals worldwide during her successful bowling career.  

Having reached the World final of mixed pairs in 2022, Sandra was awarded the MBE in 2023 for her services to bowls.

Sandra recalled good memories of playing at Owenbeg over the years and expressed her pleasure to president Jimmy Mills and chairman Alan Telford in being invited to open the green. 

Despite the recent and prolonged poor weather, the green was looking remarkable and playing well.

The event was well attended and members, family and friends enjoyed the afternoon with music, buffet refreshments and, of course, by playing bowls.

The outdoor bowling season commences for Owenbeg with a home fixture against Hilden on Saturday, April 27, at 2pm.