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Boules Thursday

Course: Boules Thursday

Course Start Date: 18th September 2023
Description:

Note, this course is on Thursdays from 13:30 – 15:30 in Newbridge House.

This is an outdoor game that is so popular in France and is taking hold in Ireland. This is now available in Newbridge.

Boules is a collective name for a wide range of games similar to bowls in which the objective is to throw or roll heavy metal balls as close as possible to the target ball, the Jack. It is played on a large rectangular court of gravel enclosed in wooden boards. It can be played as a team game or individually. This particular game is played like you may have seen in a French town or village.

Benefits

  • It is a low impact sport giving a gentle workout.
  • It is a very sociable game.
  • Can be played at any age.
  • Easy to learn but also provides good brain exercise.
  • Gets you outdoors and helps to relieve stress and anxiety.
Boules
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  • Course Start Date: 18th September 2023
    Course Duration: 12 Weeks
  • Registration: Please login to see specific dates
  • Spaces Available: 16 (16 out of 16 spaces available)
  • Cost: €0

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