Welcome to IFA Countryside
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Representation
We are committed to effective representation on issues which affect our countryside members
Exclusive Benefits
We deliver genuine savings to our members
Peace of Mind
Our membership comes with insurance you can rely on
Training
Access to a wide range of subsidised training courses
HCAP Course
Applications are now open for the first event in the 2025 Series of Deer Alliance HCAP Training Workshops. Only €130 to IFA Countryside Members.
Safe Handling of Wild Game Meat Course
This event aims to educate & inform participants about the proper technique and precautions involved in handling wild game meat. Only €175 to IFA Countryside Members.
Firearm Proficiency Course
The most comprehensive of its kind covering 3- in-one. Only €90 to IFA Countryside Members.
Photography Competition
Enter the IFA Countryside Photography Competition and be in a with a chance of winning €500.
Humane Deer Dispatch Course
The Humane Deer Dispatch Course aims to provide critical knowledge & skils for the humane dispatch of deer.
You love the countryside and so do we.
And that’s why we’re here to look after you every step of the way.
If you enjoy country sports or field sports activities like shooting, fishing and walking, then IFA Countryside Membership is for you.
We support the outdoor activities you love by providing an exclusive membership package which includes an IFA Countryside Members Insurance Policy.
Our insurance partner is FBD Insurance; the only Irish owned insurance company in Ireland, providing you with peace of mind while you enjoy the Irish countryside.
We are proud to represent our members’ interests on issues which affect them so they can safeguard the future of fieldsports in Ireland!
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Latest News
Find out the latest rural news and updates
IFA Countryside Enhances Its Membership Benefits with €6.5m Personal Legal Liability Cover
IFA Countryside is delighted to announce a significant enhancement to its membership benefits: an increase in Personal Legal Liability cover to €6.5 million, underwritten by our trusted partner, FBD Insurance. This significant increase affirms IFA Countryside's...
Elevate Your Deer Stalking Skills with Our HCAP Training Workshop
Attention all deer stalking enthusiasts! Are you looking to enhance your skills and knowledge in deer stalking and gain recognized certification in the process? Look no further! Our upcoming HCAP Training Workshop is precisely what you need to elevate your hunting...
Motorists urged to be vigilant during deer breeding season
It is autumn and, in our forests, and across our mountains, tensions are rising as the rutting or deer breeding season gets under way, the time of the year when male deer are driven by an urge to reproduce. From late September until early November the clash of antlers...
Government launches public consultation on the future of Ireland’s National Parks
‘Your Parks, Your Say’ is the first phase of a national conversation to inform the definition, purpose and management of our National Parks Stakeholders and members of the public are encouraged to have their say across a range of topics including biodiversity...