Category: Hunting
- October 14th, 2020
- Hunting Latest News
IMFHA Protocols for Hunting During Covid-19
With current restrictions in place across the Republic of Ireland the Irish Master of Foxhounds Association have issued the following advice. Under the present guidance of Horse Sport Ireland and Sport Ireland hunting is permitted to continue during Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Governments 5 Level COVID…
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- May 21st, 2020
- Country Sports Hunting Latest News Shooting
Country sports resume under phase 1 of recovery plan
Following the announcement 18th May 2020 by the First and Deputy First Minister, Countryside Alliance Ireland welcome the easing of restrictions and that shooting, equestrian and other country sports activities may now take place. What does this mean for country sports enthusiasts in Northern Ireland? You can an activity in…
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- November 1st, 2019
- Country Sports Environmental & Rural Hunting Latest News Shooting
AFBI Deer Survey starts today
You will most likely be aware of the current bTB epidemic in cattle in Northern Ireland. The eradication programme for bTB costs and estimated £40 million per year, with an average of 1000 cattle culled each month. But despite these large-scale eradication efforts, bTB remains a huge problem for the…
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- October 8th, 2019
- Country Sports Hunting Latest News Political Shooting
Brexit – Travelling with Firearms
In the event that the United Kingdom leaves the European Union without a ratified withdrawal agreement, there will be some implications in relation to Ireland and licenced firearms. Material on this topic is available on the website of the Department of Justice and Equality http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/Brexit_-_Firearms_and_Explosives. Given the United Kingdom’s intention…
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WDAI Rutt Walk October 12th
Our Annual Rut walk will take place on October 12th this is a huge social event where like minded people with an interest in deer can witness something spectacular that has been taken place for 1,000’s of years in Killarney National Park we will have speakers from NPW in attendance…
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- August 28th, 2019
- Environmental & Rural Hunting Latest News Political Shooting
PROPOSAL TO RESTRICT LEAD IN ALL AMMUNITION REQUESTED BY EUROPEAN COMMISSION
The European Commission (EC) has requested the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to prepare a restriction proposal addressing the risk to wildlife and humans (via the consumption of game meat) from lead in all ammunition (shot and bullets) including target shooting. Lead in fishing weights is also included in the request. The EC’s…
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- July 18th, 2018
- Hunting
Dog Breeding Establishment Guidelines July 2018 – R of I
The Department of Rural and Community Development (the Department) has put in place a revised set of Guidelines for Dog Breeding Establishments (DBEs The Guidelines are in place to support the improvement of standards in DBEs and form part of the framework within which local authorities carry out inspections and…
Continue Reading - February 10th, 2016
- Hunting
Hunt Protocol Agreed with the Ulster Farmers Union
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been developed by Countryside Alliance Ireland and The Northern Ireland Masters of Hounds Association, in conjunction with the Ulster Farmers’ Union. The main purpose of the Memorandum is to inform and advise on best practice and protocol for those engaged in hunting with hounds…
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- January 17th, 2016
- Hunting
Billy Vance sadly passes away
It is with great sadness that we wish to inform our members and supporters that Billy Vance who was Joint-Master of the Fermanagh Harriers peacefully passed away on Saturday the 16th January 2016. Billy’s funeral will be held in Clones Presbyterian Church on Monday the 18th January 2016 at 1pm…
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