by ifacountryside | Aug 8, 2023 | Firearm Legislation, Shooting
Section 10 of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 has been commenced with effect from 1 August 2023. This section provides for restrictions on firearms certificates for semi-automatic centre-fire rifles. With effect from this date, it is no longer...
by ifacountryside | Aug 8, 2023 | Biodiversity, Conservation, Uncategorized
A joint project between National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and Fota Wildlife park has to date released over 9,000 natterjack toadlets This year 1,600 toadlets were released around their native Castlegregory, Co. Kerry into ponds which were specially...
by ifacountryside | Jul 14, 2023 | Firearm Legislation, Lobbying
IFA Countryside recently had a crucial meeting with Minister of State at the Department of Justice, James Browne, to discuss recommendations made by the Firearm Expert Committee (FEC). This meeting served as an opportunity to address areas for improvement in the...
by ifacountryside | Jul 7, 2023 | Biodiversity, Conservation, NPWS
Tanaiste Micheal Martin TD and Minister of State for Heritage, Malcolm Noonan TD, have expressed shock and disappointment at the poisoning of two young white-tailed eagles in Northern Ireland. The two eagles, re-introduced in recent years by the National Parks...
by ifacountryside | Jul 7, 2023 | Angling, Fishing
Over 600 young people took part in the Dublin Angling Initiative in 2022 Inland Fisheries Ireland recentlyy launched an open call for youth clubs, community groups, and schools in the greater Dublin area to take part in its fishing programme- the Dublin Angling...