Herbert Park Bowling Club
Herbert Park Bowling Club
Herbert Park Bowling Club is based in Dublin 4 in the beautiful surrounds of Herbert Park itself
The club dates back to the 1950's and is still going strong today
There is play each week for men and women of all ages
and we would be delighted to welcome any new members along!
No experience needed!
History of the Club
Bowls in Herbert Park
Memories of a Beginner 1946
Herbert Park has the distinction of housing the first Municipal Bowling Green in Dublin. The green was laid by the Dublin Corporation in beautiful surroundings and was officially opened on August 28th, 1944 with a game of six rinks in which a Bowling League of Ireland selection played a team from Belfast representing The Private Greens Bowling League. Control of the green was in the hands of the park’s superintendent who lived in a house in the park not far from the bowling green. An Attendant greenkeeper supplied bowls and rubber overshoes at a cost of one shilling per player per hour. Interest in the game was slow to develop and 1945 saw some activity from the local people of Ballsbridge and Donnybrook. Play was not organised. People just came along for a “Roll Up”
Play Times
Club Roll Up Play
Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons
2.00pm to 4.00pm
And on Sunday mornings, from 11.00am to 12.30pm
Parking available at the park
Free after 2pm Monday to Friday
Free parking on Saturdays and Sundays
