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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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National Shooting Week 2013

 

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Fri May 24 14:25: The Killultagh hounds will be parading this weekend at the NCF! http://t.co/lbBD87ugH6
Fri May 24 14:19: Thurles Clay Shooting Club is holding an event in association with National Shooting Week, on Saturday 1st June... http://t.co/ocjcD55ayq
Fri May 24 14:17: Minister Coveney Invites Submissions on Dog Microchipping click on the link below for more information... http://t.co/AcN4PPweRl
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Minister Coveney Invites Submissions on Dog Microchipping

Friday, 24 May 2013

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, today announced that his Department is inviting submissions from interested or knowledgeable parties on the microchipping of dogs.

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National Shooting Week

Thurles Clay Shooting Club Holds National Shooting Week Event

 Thurles Clay Shooting Club is holding an event in association with National Shooting Week, on Saturday 1st June 2013 at their shooting grounds.

 

The Club will have knowledgeable instructors on hand and all equipment is provided; ensuring beginners are well catered for.  The event will run from 12pm to 4pm and costs €20 for 25 targets.

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Firearms

Judgement Ruled on Firearms Cases

Wednesday, 15 May 2013

A judgment has recently been made in relation to claiming costs on winning cases in the District Court.  CAI would like to bring this to our members’ attention so that they are fully aware of all implications should they wish to pursue any legal action. 

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CAI Sponsors Wildlife Photography Competition

Monday, 13 May 2013

Countryside Alliance Ireland is once again sponsoring the John Creedon Memorial Award for Wildlife Photography.  The competition aims to recognise and award amateur photographers, and this year’s theme is ‘Ireland’s Wildlife’.  This leaves the theme wide open to individual interpretation and should provide an interesting array of entries.

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EU

EU Public Consultation on Firearms

Tuesday, 23 April 2013

The European Commission has launched a European-wide consultation entitled “A common approach to reducing the harm caused by criminal use of firearms in the EU”. The consultation involves completing an online questionnaire with multiple choice questions by 17th June.

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Want to try shooting? Inspired by the Olympics?

National Shooting Week 2013

Friday, 15 February 2013

Want to try shooting? Inspired by the Olympics? This is the place to learn. National Shooting Week 2013 will take place between 25th May and 2nd June 2013. Read on or visit the National Shooting Week website by clicking here

 

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VASS Discount for CAI Members

The 'Variable Adjustment Shotgun Sight' (VASS) has been invented and designed by John O'Hanrahan of Nenagh, Co Tipperary.  John is kindly offering current CAI members 5% discount off the Variable Adjustment Shotgun Sight. 

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