St Mary’s students bowled over by Greenhills demonstration
GREENHILLS bowls club recently gave a demonstration to the student’s of 4th, 5th and 6th classes of St Mary’s Parish Primary School.
The students got to see how the game is played and they tried their hand at the sport with great excitement and enjoyment had by all.
Teacher Brian Kelly remarked that it was great to see the Greenhills coaches showing their creative skills on how to play the game. He added that quite a lot of students were very impressed and showed great interest in playing the game, while the teachers also played a few ends with the students.
Greenhills juvenile officer Tom Devin said the game is a great way of keeping fit, staying active and making new friends.
H said he hoped in the future that one of the local schools would consider purchasing a bowling mat and equipment and include bowling as part of the physical activity programme.
Club Chairman Jack Howell thanked the school principal Mr Weir and teacher Brian Kelly for facilitating the club on the day and for their hospitality and club coaches on the day Alan Thornberry and Tom Devin for giving of their time.
Any sports co-ordinators who wish to avail of a bowling demonstration in their school from September next can contact Greenhills secretary, Josephine Moran on 087-1258584 or juvenile officer Tom Devin on 087-7799748.
Play continues on Thursday this week for juveniles from 7-8.15 pm and seniors from 8.15 to 10.30pm.