Balmoral off to flyer after wrapping up statement victory over Ulster Transport in Division One debut
Balmoral got their first points on the board on their Private Greens League Haffey Sports Grounds Division One debut, claiming an impressive 36-shot win against Ulster Transport at Belvoir Drive.
Having made the transition from the Northern Ireland Bowling Association a few years back, the Belfast club successfully negotiated its way through the ranks to reach the top-flight.
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