Fourth successive Millennium Trophy win for Ulster Transport

Over 60 competitors took part in the annual Millennium Bowling Tournament in Newtownabbey this month.

The event was fortunate to get glorious late summer weather and the greens were in top condition for what proved to be another fantastic tournament.

Ulster Transport Bowling Club triumph at the Newtownabbey Millennium Bowling Tournament. Pictured are members (l-r): Billy Johnston, Billy Faulkner, Simon McCartney and David McCartney. INLT 38-908-CON

placeholder image — Ulster Transport Bowling Club triumph at the Newtownabbey Millennium Bowling Tournament. Pictured are members (l-r): Billy Johnston, Billy Faulkner, Simon McCartney and David McCartney. INLT 38-908-CON

Jordanstown-based Ulster Transport Bowling Club picked up the trophy which they have now won for the last four years in succession.

The event concluded with the traditional dinner and presentation, hosted at Newtownabbey Bowling Club at Hazelbank.

Dean Holmes, Newtownabbey Council’s Sport and Play Development Officer, commented: “This is a fantastic tournament and well supported by local bowlers, both young and old. Bowls has been going from strength to strength in what is a good example of an all-inclusive sport.”