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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 €99 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
NPWS Unveils New e-Licence Customer Portal for Deer Hunting Licenses
The National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) has developed an innovative eLicence Customer Portal set to revolutionize how deer hunting licenses are processed. This move aims to streamline and expedite the application procedure, making it easier and faster for...
Back from Africa – Success for Irish Cuckoo Tracking Project as Cuach KP lands in Killarney National Park
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has confirmed that Cuach KP, one of the first Irish Cuckoos to be tagged as part of a Cuckoo Tracking Project, has landed home in Killarney National Park after a winter spent in the rainforests of the Congo Basin in...
Report on Recent Engagement with NPWS and the Imperative of Derogation Record-Keeping
Recently, representatives from IFA and IFA Countryside met with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) at their headquarters. Our discussion focused primarily on the Return form associated with the Article 9 Derogations under the EU Birds...