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Promoting and protecting the rural way of life Request to JoinMerchandise ShopHCAP Course
Applications are now open for the next event in the 2024 Series of Deer Alliance HCAP Training Workshops. Only €120 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.
Why Join IFA Countryside
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
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
Inland Fisheries Ireland lands record recaptures of Atlantic bluefin tuna as fishing season nears end
Friday, October 27, 2023: Inland Fisheries Ireland has recorded two rare recaptures of tagged Atlantic bluefin tuna. The angling season for bluefin tuna closes on November 12. The first recaptured bluefin was tagged and released originally by skipper, Adrian Molloy on...
Statement from Minister Noonan on Amendments to the Open Seasons Order for Wild Birds
Statement from Minister Noonan on amendments to the Open Seasons Order for Wild Birds, as per Press Release issued by Department yesterday, August 31 “Last year, I established a review of the Open Seasons Order to consider the 21 species of wild bird that can be...
Open Seasons Order 2023/2024
A decision has been made by the Minister on the OSO for the coming season: The Birds Open Season will be amended for the 2023/2024 season to remove scaup, pochard, goldeneye and pintail. For more information please see here.