The Gobnait-only Road Bowling Competition formed part of Féile Ghobnatan 2026 in Cork's Múscraí Gaeltacht, held in honour of St Gobnait — the Irish patron saint of bees, beekeepers, and ironworkers. The feast day is marked by St Gobnait's parish church in Ballyvourney, Cork, with a showcase of an oak St Gobnait statue. Jennifer Gobnait Ní Choinnide powers a bowl down Coolea Rd during the Gobnait-only road bowling event. "With the road bowling, it was only Gobnaits who were able to feature in the competition." There is something very special about her story.”Fianna Fáil councillor Gobnait Moynihan said she was honoured to be part of the festival.

Source: Irish Examiner February 09, 2026 16:02 UTC