The Irish Deer Commission recently held an Advanced Marksmanship Course. The event was hosted at the Woodlands Range, Newcastle, Co Tipperary, and we are grateful to our host Tom O’Donnell. The course was oversubscribed, with Irish Deer Commission members attending from all regions. The course was delivered by Professional Deer Manager and former Royal Marine Sniper …
On November 24th, 2018 the Irish Deer Commission held the first ever Humane Deer Dispatch Course in Ireland to address animal welfare that may arise as a result of Deer Vehicle Collisions. The event was hosted at the Woodlands Range, Newcastle, Co Tipperary, and we are grateful to our host Tom O’Donnell. The course was …
The Irish Deer Commission will deliver two exciting courses, Humane Deer Dispatch and Advanced Shooting, for its member on Saturday, November 24th, 2018 at the Woodlands Rifle and Pistol Range, Newcastle, Co Tipperary. Places are limited and must be booked in advance. Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Both courses will be delivered by …
Watch a short film of the wild deer and wildlife of Killarney National Park seen during our rut walk on October 14th 2018 by Pairic English of Sandycover films, Cork Click here to watch
The Irish Deer Commission held a highly successful rut walk in Killarney National Park, Co Kerry on Sunday October 14th hosted by National Parks and Wildlife Service. The event was a family friendly event, with 112 people registering to attend from all over the county. The walk also included a talk on the history of …
Irish Deer Commission Launch The Irish Deer Commission, Ireland’s newest deer organisation, recently held its official launch at the Irish Fly-Fishing & Game Shooting Museum, Attanagh, Co Laois. The Irish Deer Commission is a voluntary Association that promotes and encourages efforts to improve the management and conservation of our wild deer through a partnership arrangement with land …
Read our commentary in the Irish Independent and Irish Examiner on the current culling of native Red deer in Killarney National Park. ‘Significant’ cull of deer taking place in Killarney National Park branded as ‘mass slaughter’ Click on the links below to read more: Significant cull of deer taking place in Killarney National Park Branded …
Thank you to Kilkenny NARGC County Board, for hosting members of the Irish Deer Commission at the Firearm Safety Officers Course held in Kilkenny. The event was well attended, with two excellent speakers, John Flannery and Brendan Murphy. Candidates also completed a written exam and successful candidates will receive a certificate of competence. L-R John …
The 2018/19 open deer season for male deer begins at 5.42 am on September 1st 2018 in Ireland. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our members and supporters a safe and successful season, and to ask that they observe best practice deer management at all times.
Join us on our Rut walk and Wildlife Photography talk in Killarney National Park to watch one of natures amazing spectacles, the annual Red Deer Rut which has taken place continuously in Kerry for over 6,000 years. This event is kindly hosted by National Parks and Wildlife Service and is free of charge but places …