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HUNTING

Working for the future of hunting.

Our relentless campaigning has guaranteed that we continue to enjoy our rural activity. We continue to work tirelessly to protect your sport and we use our resources wisely.
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SHOOTING

Promoting and defending shooting for future generations

We are part of an award-winning organisation that uses its political, PR and campaigning skills to get the very best results for everyone who enjoys shooting. We’re taking shooting seriously – are you?
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Angling

Working together for the future of Angling

We work in partnership with the Ulster Angling Federation and the Federation of Irish Salmon & Sea Trout Anglers to campaign for anglers rights and conservation of wild salmonid stocks. We seek fair access to angling waters for the local Angler. Together we are a strong voice for the conservation of salmon both nationally and internationally
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Eddie

Charity Carriage Drive on Sunday 7th July

Tuesday, 18 June 2013

Monasterevin Horse and Pony Club are holding a charity carriage drive at 1pm on Sunday 7th July, in aid of The Lourdes Fund.

 

Registration will take place at The Bellyard Pub.  For more information, please contact Willie on +353 (0) 87 968 6940

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British Deer Society

BDS Assessment Day

Tuesday, 18 June 2013

The British Deer Society is holding an assessment only day for DSC1 for candidates studying at home with the BDS Ultimate Deer Data Package.  The assessment day will be held in Fivemiletown, County Tyrone, on Saturday 7th September 2013. 

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Irish Game body merges with CAI

Monday, 17 June 2013

A decision has been made by the Executive Committee of the Irish Game Protection Association (IGPA) to merge with Countryside Alliance Ireland (CAI). As the representative body for the driven shoots of Ireland, the Association was formed in 1890 by a group of keen sportsmen to help conserve and protect the habitats of game birds and wildfowl. It is still necessary in 2013 to uphold these same objectvies.

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Archery

CAI Sponsors the Scouts Air Rifle and Archery Championships

Wednesday, 12 June 2013

Keen-eyed scouts from across Northern Ireland are being challenged to get on target for two major new events designed to showcase and test their skills in air rifle and archery shooting.

For the first time The Scout Shop NI Championships in Air Rifle Shooting and Archery Shooting will take place at the Irish Game Fair and Flavour Fine food Festival at Shanes Castle, Antrim on the 29th and 30th June. Both events will be open to scouts from 12 -16 years of age.

 

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Introduction to Fox Hunting

An Introduction to Fox Hunting is now available

Wednesday, 12 June 2013

An Introduction to Fox Hunting is a 16-page document, designed to introduce the younger generation to hunting with hounds - and it is available now. Specifically focused at targeting the secondary school age range, the booklet covers a wide variety of topics including some facts about the fox as a species, a guide to a day’s hunting, some important hunting terms and a word search.

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Obey the Law

Members reminded to comply with the Law on Lead Shot

Wednesday, 12 June 2013

Countryside Alliance Ireland has launched a campaign to remind its members the importance of comply with the law on the use of lead shot in Northern Ireland.
 
We would also like to remind our members when visiting  England that it has been illegal to use lead shot over all foreshore, specified Sites of Special Scientific Interest, and for the shooting of all wildfowl wherever they occur, since 1999; and in Wales since 2004. Scotland’s law is similar to Northern Ireland in that it is illegal to use lead shot over wetlands. 

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