Countryside Alliance Ireland - love the countryside

Our vision is of a vital, working and thriving countryside for the benefit of the whole nation.
We work for everyone who loves the countryside and the rural way of life. Through campaigning, lobbying, publicity and education we influence legislation and public policy that impacts on the countryside, rural people and their activities.

One of the key benefits of Countryside Alliance Ireland membership is the insurance cover provided within the membership subscription. The insurance package provides Personal Accident cover and Employers’, Public and Products Liability cover for eligible members whilst participating in a range of specific country pursuits that are defined as Recognised Activities. Join us

Pictured at the Cookstown Meeting, from left to right:

Lord Morrow MLA, Ian McCrea MLA, Lyall Plant Chief Executive Countryside Alliance Ireland, Francie Molloy MLA, Patsy McGlone MLA 

Countryside Alliance Ireland was delighted with the show of support from their members, supporters and MLAs at the regional meetings held recently throughout Northern Ireland to highlight the imminent threats to country sports. 

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There are several different Bills that are currently being considered; many of these will affect not only the public’s way of life but also many careers.  There are thousands employed within countryside sports in Northern Ireland; shooting alone has 2,100 full time employees whilst horse racing creates an equivalent of 18,300 full time jobs. 

The show of support from politicians was greatly appreciated by all at the meetings and the MLAs were left in no doubt as to the strength of feeling in respect of threats to country sports and rural activities.