Bullet-throwing, or road bowls, is
a
ancient Irish sport. Under the rules of Bol
Chumann
na
hÉireann
, the Irish Road Bowling Association, two competitors throw the solid steel ball or ‘bullet’ along a
three mile
course o
f open road. The winner is the one who takes the least throws. Previously prevalent all over Ireland, the sport is now found only in Armagh and Cork.