North America Region Finals 2012

We enjoyed participating in the North American Region Finals and the hospitality of the West Virginia Irish Road Bowlers Association. http://wvirishroadbowling.com/index.html.

 Deb and Mike proudly wearing their O'Loinsigh shirts.

 This rattlesnake was ready to strike along the road. That's bad when your looking for the ball.

 I am following the action.

 Starr takes her turn.

 Debbie throws the bowl.

 Thataway lass!

 The WV University Mountaineer stands with Dave Powell of the WVIRBA.

 These are the finals shirts that were available.

 Some of the Boston players prepare their strategy.

 Airborne!

 Con O'Callaghan (left) was two time All Ireland Champion and is the founding member of the North American Region Club. Brendan Fleming (holding umbrella) is also a two time All Ireland Champion and is a native of Co. Cork. He now lives in Boston. Brendan is 67 years old and is still one of the best on the course.

The ladies get ready for their score.Debbie and Starr are the first ladies from Pennsylvania to take part in the Region Finals.

Tossing a coin before the score to see who takes the first shot.

The signs represent each state.

The chalk marks the spot along the road that the bowl was thrown to, with the state (North Carolina) and the number of throw (10th).