Team Ireland
Representing Ireland on the European and World stage. Team Ireland competes at the European Championships, World Championships, and international opens under the coordination of the ETBF and World Bowling.
Selection Process
Eligibility
- check Valid Tenpin Ireland membership
- check Irish passport holder or eligible under ETBF nationality rules
- check Clean anti-doping record
- check Garda vetted (if applicable)
- check Participation in domestic selection events
Selection Criteria
Selection is based on a combination of Senior Tour performance, selection event results, and the discretion of the Team Ireland Sub-Committee. The committee considers:
- arrow_right Season ranking position
- arrow_right Selection event performance
- arrow_right International competition experience
- arrow_right Team balance and format requirements
International Calendar 2026
public
European Championships 2026
June 2026 — Venue TBC
Senior Men's & Women's
public
World Youth Championships 2026
August 2026 — Venue TBC
U21, U18, U15
public
World Championships 2026
November 2026 — Venue TBC
All Divisions
Team Ireland Management
The Team Ireland Sub-Committee coordinates all international representation, manages selection processes, and liaises with Sport Ireland on high-performance funding.
person
Barry Foley
Team Ireland Manager