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Membership of Country Sports Ireland includes outstanding country sports insurance cover, member discount schemes, free expert advice and discounted access to an exciting programme of training courses and events.
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Country Sports Ireland has developed an outstanding benefits package for gun clubs, shooting syndicates and other country sports groups specifically tailored to meet their needs at the very best price available locally.
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New Individual members can join online now. Complete a simple form and pay online to get instant access to benefits of membership.
Join NowCountry Sports Ireland is at the very forefront of training provision for shooting sports throughout Ireland.
Our training is professionally delivered by leading shooting sports experts who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience with learners in an enjoyable and supportive environment.
Our unique, new online training platform provides detailed tutorials, images, videos and multiple-choice written self-assessments conveniently broken down into easy to understand and ‘learner friendly’ sections. There is no doubt that this is a significant addition to the quality of our training and we believe is a truly unique resource available only to learners attending Country Sports Ireland training events.
Access to this fantastic online training resource is provided FREE of charge to all learners who book on the Country Sports Ireland Deer Stalking Training Course and our Large Wild Game (Deer) game meat hygiene course. Course bookings can be made via the ‘Training’ Section of this website.
If you want to find out more about our recently launched unique new online training platform, including viewing a short demonstration – simply visit the ‘Online Training’ section of this website. Country Sports Ireland members who are not booked on any training course may also purchase access to online training from the members area of the website.
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Trained Hunter - Large Wild Game (Deer) course - 25th July
Country Sports Ireland will deliver our highly regarded Trained Hunter Large Wild Game (Deer) meat hygiene course on Saturday 25th July 2020 in Kilbehenny Community Centre, Mitchelstown.
The Country Sports Ireland Large Wild Game (Deer) meat hygiene course is recognised by the appropriate Competent Authorities which means that successful course participants will be approved to sell deer carcasses to Approved Game Handling Establishments.
Cost of the course is €170 for members of Country Sports Ireland and €195 for non-members. Booking can be done online via the 'Training' section of the website www.countrysportsireland.org or over the phone by ringing Ronan on 087 6509598 during office hours.
Access to our fantastic new online training manual is provided FREE of charge to all learners who book on the Country Sports Ireland Trained Hunter Large Wild Game (Deer) meat hygiene course.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, places must be strictly limited and booked in advance. Learners must also follow all social distancing and personal hygiene measures that are in place on arrival at the event. Details of these will be sent to all learners by email following booking.
Trained Hunter - Large Wild Game (Deer) meat hygiene course - 18th July, Co. Sligo.
The next installment of the very popular Country Sports Ireland Large Wild Game (Deer) meat hygiene course will take place on Saturday 18th July 2020 in Cleverly Mill, Castlebaldwin, Co. Sligo.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions places must be strictly limited and booked in advance. Booking can be done online at any time via the 'Training' section of the website www.countrysportsireland.org or over the phone by ringing Ronan on 087 6509598 during office hours. Cost of the course is €170 for members of Country Sports Ireland and €195 for non-members.
Access to our fantastic new online training manual is provided FREE of charge to all learners who book on the course.
The Country Sports Ireland Large Wild Game (Deer) meat hygiene course is recognised by the appropriate Competent Authorities which means that successful course participants will be approved to sell deer carcasses to Approved Game Handling Establishments.
The event includes detailed practical demonstrations of carcass handling and inspection on freshly shot carcasses and also an extremely comprehensive and interesting presentation covering all areas relevant to the course.
Places are limited and will fill up quickly.
Deer Stalking Training Course - Sunday 19th July, Co. Sligo
Country Sports Ireland will deliver our popular Deer Stalking Training Course (DSTC) on Sunday 19th July in the ideal surroundings of Lough Bo Shooting Centre, Co. Sligo.
Due to Covid-19 restrrictions places must be strictly limited and booked in advance. Booking can be done online at any time via the 'Training' section of the website www.countrysportsireland.org or over the phone by ringing Ronan on 087 6509598 during office hours. Cost of the course is €150 for members of Country Sports Ireland and €175 for non-members.
A certificate which is accepted by Coillte for any person hunting deer under licence on Coillte lands and also National Parks & Wildlife Service in respect of Section 42 Licenses will be awarded to all learners who successfully complete written, shooting and practical safety assessments.
Places are limited and will book up quickly so early booking is recommended.