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Road Bowls

Episode 3 of 4

A look at the game of road bowls, brought to Ireland by Lancashire linen weavers, which is enjoying a strong revival in Armagh. Hundreds play the game, hurling a metal ball along twisting country roads, and thousands of pounds can be won - and lost - on big contests.

30 minutes

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Tue 9 Mar 202100:40
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ProducerIan Kirk-Smith

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