(Ireland) A game of skill where a heavy metal ball is thrown along a pre-determined course of rural roads, with the winner being the team with the fewest throws.
(Ireland) A game of skill where a heavy metal ball is thrown along a pre-determined course of rural roads, with the winner being the team with the fewest throws.
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Scottish term for road bowling — a traditional folk sport in which players throw or roll heavy metal balls (bullets) along country roads, competing to cover a set course in the fewest throws. Road bowling is one of Ireland's and Scotland's oldest rural sports, with the ball flying at incredible speeds down winding country lanes while spectators bet on the outcome. 'Bulleting' captures the trajectory of those heavy metal shots and the whole boisterous, communal spirit of the game.
(Ireland, particularly in Northern Ireland) the game of road bowling.
(Scotland) The game of road bowling.
Any of several similar games played indoors or outdoors.