Belfast Bowling Club is affiliated to the Irish Bowling Association and Irish Women's Bowling Association as well as the Northern Ireland Private Greens League amd Northern Ireland Women's Private Greens League.

The Early Years

It is well known that the game of bowls was played in Ireland in the 17th century but the modern game originated around 1862.

This was the year in which the Belfast Bowling Club was founded and for 30 years it remained the only Bowling Club in Ireland, situated in Nelson Street.

Records show that in 1902 the Vice President of the Club, Mr . J. C .Hunter played against the famous Dr. W. G. Grace in London and initiated negotiations with him for International Matches.

Subsequent meetings which also included A.M.Hamilton (Scotland) and W.A.Morgan (Wales) resulted in the first International match being played in London the following year.

After several moves the Belfast Bowling Club finally came to Deramore Park where the green and all facilities are superb.

The Inaugural meeting of the Ladies Section was held on 18th April 1961 and  their first match was played against Shaftesbury Ladies on 8th May 1961.

The Ladies of Belfast Bowling Club became affiliated to the N.I.W.P.G.L. on its foundation in 1967.

Honours

• IWBA Presidents - Mrs E Cameron (1984)
• IWBA Singles Championships - 1985, 1987, 1988
• IWBA Pairs Championships - 1971, 1981, 1984, 1986
• IWBA Triples Championships - 1985, 1987
• IWBA Fours Championships - 1985
• NIWPGL Presidents - Mrs H Harrison (1980)
• Senior League Winners - 1974, 1975, 1978, 1984, 1985, 1986
• Stylux Cup Winners - 1969, 1971, 1974, 1979, 1981, 1984
• NIWPGL Singles Championships - 1971, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988
• NIWPGL Pairs Championships - 1971, 1973, 1981, 1984, 1986
• NIWPGL Triples Championships - 1982, 1985, 1987
• NIWPGL Fours Championships - 1971, 1978, 1982, 1984