Henry, currently in Australia playing New South Wales premier league, will play alongside 1998 Commonwealth Games gold medal winners Martin McHugh and Ian McClure.

McClure is presently teaming with Henry at New South Wales’ powerhouse Taren Point Bowling Club so the duo should combine well when action begins at the World Team Cup on 17 May.

The burly Henry, 33, won the world indoor pairs with McClure in 2004 and claimed World Bowls Championship gold in 1996 in the pairs and singles in 2000.

Thirty-three-year-old McClure began playing at age 14 when his father encouraged him to take to the green.

The decision proved to be a good one with gold at Commonwealth Games level the highlight to date.

McHugh, the third 33-year-old in the outfit, is renowned for his consistency and skill — qualities that saw him secure the 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 Irish singles championship.

He will play singles at the World Team Cup leaving Henry and McClure to team in the pairs.

Surprisingly, the impressive records of the Irish men are slightly overshadowed by that of Johnston.

The mother-of-three began playing bowls in 1964 “for a past-time”.

Here’s a quick brief on what’s been added to her trophy cabinet since – 1986 Commonwealth Games pairs champion, 1994 singles gold medal winner at the Games, three-time world singles champion and triple winner of the pairs at the same event.

Add to that her 2004 World Champion of Champions win, nine-time singles champion at national indoor level and five wins at the same level in the outdoor event.

Belfast-born Mandy Cunningham has been an Irish international since 2004 and is impressing on the world stage.

The 42-year-old will join Johnston and Donna McNally at Tweed Heads Bowls Club.

McNally has appeared at three Commonwealth Games (1998, 2002 and 2006) and claimed two Irish titles; pairs in 2000 and triples three years earlier.

There are a limited number of tickets available to the final days of the 2007 World Team Cup – book today at www.bowlsaustralia.com.au or by calling Bowls Australia on (03) 9819-2722.

Ireland team for the 2007 World Team Cup

Men: Jeremy Henry, Ian McClure, Martin McHugh.

Women: Margaret Johnston, Mandy Cunningham, Donna McNally.