by ifacountryside | Mar 14, 2024 | Courses, Firearm License, Proficiency, Shooting, Training
IFA Countryside, in association with Harbour House Sports Club, successfully hosted the “Firearm Proficiency: Safe Handling & Usage Course” on Sunday, 25th February. This firearm proficiency course distinguished itself by offering participants...
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 Barbara Killeen | Apr 29, 2021 | Shooting
Are your shooting skills feeling a bit rusty after lockdown? Win a private shooting lesson at Courtlough Shooting Grounds, which includes 1 hour of private, one-to-one tuition with a qualified instructor, plus 50 clays and cartridges. During your lesson, your...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 18, 2021 | countryside, Deer Hunting, DEER LICENCES, DEER STALKING, Shooting, Uncategorized, wildlife management
Minister Noonan opens applications for the 2021/2022 Deer Hunting Season and welcomes hunters back to the countryside to support sustainable deer management. For full details read here.
by Barbara Killeen | Feb 3, 2021 | countryside, Environment, Lobbying, NPWS, Shooting, Vermin Control
IMPORTANT The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has extended the deadline for members of the public to forward comments/proposals in relation to the control of certain wild bird species. The new...
by Barbara Killeen | Sep 10, 2020 | Lead shot, Lobbying, NPWS, Pheasants, Shooting, Uncategorized, Vermin Control
PROPOSED RESTRICTIONS ON LEAD AMMUNITION OVER WETLANDS DISCRIMINATE AGAINST FARMERS IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Committee Chairman Paul O’Brien said he has serious concerns regarding the proposed restrictions on lead ammunition over wetlands. He said the...
