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- June 4th, 2019
- Shooting
Lead ammunition and ECHA update
Lead ammunition and ECHA update Countryside Alliance Ireland (CAI) are continuing to work with other organisations including National Association of Regional Game Councils (NARGC), Irish Clay Target Shooting Association (ICTSA), Members for the Irish Gun Trade (IGT), FACE Ireland and UK as well as our colleagues at Countryside Alliance (CA)…
Continue Reading- May 22nd, 2019
- Country Sports Latest News
Irish Game Fair & Fine Food Festival Shanes Castle 29 & 30 June 2019
Countryside Alliance Ireland (CAI) is once again delighted to be the biggest all Ireland country sports organisation in attendance at the Galway Game Fair Clay Shoot at the Irish Country Lifestyle Festival. The event which takes place on Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 June 2019. We are very excited to…
Continue Reading- May 15th, 2019
- Latest News
Randalstown & District Open Clay Pigeon Shoot 2019
On Friday 14th June 2019 as part of the Randalstown Arches Community Festival, Randalstown & District Game Conservation Society will be hosting an Open Clay Shoot in aid of Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. Participants will be able to take part in: 30 Bird Sporting 12 Bird Pool Trap *Fibre Wad…
Continue Reading- May 15th, 2019
- Country Sports Events
Irish Country Lifestyle Festival Galway Game Fair & Clay Shoot 15-16 June 2019
Countryside Alliance Ireland (CAI) is once again delighted to be the biggest all Ireland country sports organisation in attendance at the Galway Game Fair Clay Shoot at the Irish Country Lifestyle Festival. The event which takes place on Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 June 2019. Our marquee will also be…
Continue Reading- May 3rd, 2019
- Environmental & Rural Shooting
Republic of Ireland EU Birds Directive Article 9 Derogations
Ministerial Declarations for the Period May 2019 to April 2020 Under the terms of the EU Birds Directive, all EU member States, including Ireland, are bound to take measures to protect all wild birds and their habitats. The Directive allows member States to make derogations from its protective measures where certain…
Continue Reading- April 24th, 2019
- Events
Northern Ireland Country Sports Fair 25&26 May 2019
Countryside Alliance Ireland (CAI) is once again delighted to be the biggest all Ireland country sports organisation in attendance at the NI Countrysports Fair. The event which takes place on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 May 2019 is held in the beautiful grounds of Scarvagh House. We are very excited…
Continue Reading- April 19th, 2019
- Latest News
Easter Office Closure Notice
Please note that Countryside Alliance Ireland Office will be closed from 1pm on Friday 19/4/19 for the Easter holidays. We will reopen on Wednesday 24/4/19 at 9am. We wish you all our members a Happy Easter! Remember while chocolate is a sweet treat that humans can enjoy, it is something…
Continue Reading- April 12th, 2019
- Political
New Secretary General at FACE
At this week’s meetings, FACE was pleased to appoint Dr. David Scallan as its new Secretary General. Dr. David Scallan was previously serving as FACE’s Senior Conservation Manager where he was responsible for overseeing the implementation of the federation’s conservation programme. He has a strong background in project management, EU affairs,…
Continue Reading- April 12th, 2019
- Environmental & Rural
Setting the Priorities for Hunting and Conservation in Europe
From 9-11 April 2019, the Royal Dutch Hunters’ Association – Koninklijke Nederlandse Jagersvereniging – hosted the 2019 FACE Members’ Meeting in the Netherlands. The main event was the first European Hunters’ Conference: ‘Wild’ challenges for hunting and conservation, where a series of high-level panels discussed the hottest topics facing European…
Continue Reading- March 27th, 2019
- Events
Deer Tracking and Recovery Event
The Wild Deer Association of Ireland and The Irish Deer Society are pleased to announce that the team from the UKDTR are coming over to demonstrate the effective methods of tracking and re…covering injured and lost deer. Frank Byrne and Neil Gatward from the uk will be our guest speakers…
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