Welcome to IFA Countryside
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
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys Announces €15m Fund to Revitalise Rural Towns & Villages
Tackling dereliction a key focus of new enhanced Town and Village Renewal Scheme Funding available to turn vacant buildings in town centres into remote working hubs, enterprise spaces, cultural, tourism and community hubs Scheme encourages Collaborative Projects to...
EXTRA VILIGANCE NEEDED TO AVOID FOREST FIRES OVER BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND
IFA Countryside Chairman Brian Rushe has appealed to people to be extra vigilant over the May Bank Holiday weekend to avoid forest fires. “Most fires spread from adjoining land into a forest. After such a dry weather spell, a fire risk can develop quickly in areas...
Competition – Win a Private Shooting Lesson
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...