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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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Deer Stalking Training Course - Saturday 15th August
The next date for the very popular Country Sports Ireland Deer Stalking Training Course is Saturday 15th August in the ideal surroundings of the Midlands National Shooting Centre of Ireland, Tullamore.
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. The course is also externally accredited by Lantra – a leading training awarding body for the land based sector – and a Lantra certificate will also be issued to all successful learners.
Cost of the course is €150 for members of Country Sports Ireland and €175 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.
Members should 'Log In' to the member’s area of the website before booking to take advantage of the discounted price for members. Non-members can join online before booking and then book at the discounted rate if they wish to.
Country Sports Ireland Offices NOW OPEN SATURDAYS
For our members and supporters convenience Country Sports Ireland offices will open every Saturday in August from 9 am to 4 pm for membership payments and training course bookings.
Simply call either of the following numbers:
087 6509598
07542 111542
Cost of Individual Membership is an exceptionally good value €40 / £30 and includes outstanding insurance cover, discounted access to leading training courses & events, free expert advice on all country sports matters and a growing number of member discount schemes.
Deer Stalking Certificate Level 1 (DSC1) - 11th & 12th September
Country Sports Ireland will deliver a DSC1 course on Friday 11th & Saturday 12th September 2020 in the ideal surroundings of Creggagh Field Target Club, Draperstown.
The course covers all aspects of deer and deer hunting including legislation, identification, ecology, ballistics, safety and game meat hygiene. A DSC1 certificate is awarded to all those candidates who successfully complete written, shooting and practical safety assessments and a Game Meat Hygiene Certificate is also awarded to those candidates who pass a written assessment.
Cost of the course is £250 for members and £275 for non-members of Country Sports Ireland and booking can be done online via the 'Training' section of the website www.countrysportsireland.org or over the phone by ringing Ronan on 07542 111542
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, places must be strictly limited and booked in advance.