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Country Sports and Country Life - Ireland's portal to the world of fieldsports and country living including hunting, shooting and fishing, art, crafts and property, dogs, guns, gun and tackle shops.
BASC Northern Ireland Game Fair - 29-30 June 2002. The 25th anniversary of Ireland's major event for shooting, fishing and gundogs. Information on events and exhibitors. Results of 2001 event. Ballywater Demesne, Co Down.
Ulster Clay Pigeon Shooting Association - Governing body for the sport in the Province. Includes club listings, calendar, competition results and membership information.
Irish Field Sports - Covers the history of field sports in Ireland, including hunting, shooting and angling.
Northern Ireland Field Target Association - Includes shooting club listings and event information.
The Ulster Rifle Association - Governing body for fullbore target rifle shooting. Includes history, events and information about target shooting disciplines.
National Countrysports Fair - August. Fair features hunting, fishing, shooting, gundogs, clay pigeons, wildlife, terriers, lurchers, rural crafts, and country food. Information about exhibitors, accommodations and bookings. Gilford Castle Estate, Co Down.
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