Stuart Bennett (bowls)

Stuart Bennett (born in Northern Ireland) is an combined Irish international lawn and indoor bowler.[1]

Stuart Bennett
Personal information
NationalityBritish (Northern Irish)
Sport
ClubBelmont BC (outdoor)
Belfast (indoor)
Medal record
Representing  Northern Ireland
Irish Nationals
2016singles
2021fours
Representing combined Ireland
European Championships
2015 Israel mixed pairs

Bowls career

In 2012, Bennett became a National champion after winning the fours at the Irish National Bowls Championships bowling for the Belmont Bowls Club.[2] In 2015 he won a bronze medal at the European Championships in Israel.[3] In 2019 he was in the Irish team that won the Home International Bowls Championships.[4]

He was due to make his debut at the World Championships during the 2021 World Indoor Bowls Championship competing in the singles and pairs but the event was cancelled.[5] He did gain consolation however by winning a second National fours title in September 2021.[6][7]

Personal life

He is a civil servant by trade.

References
  1. "Team Ireland Elite Squads and Profiles". Irish Bowls Federation. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  2. "Team Ireland Elite Squads and Profiles". Irish Bowling Association. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  3. "European Championships – Bronze Medal". Irish Bowls Federation. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  4. "McClure's men edge out Scots to end a decade of hurt". Belfast telegraph. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  5. "Draw and results". World Bowls. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  6. "IBA Championships". Irish Bowls Association. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  7. "IBA Champions". NIPGL. Retrieved 13 September 2021.


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