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Thursday, 22 October 2009 |
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We wish to inform all our members that following representations and support from the Department of Justice and the Firearms Policy Unit, the Garda Commissioner recognised the serious problems being encountered by the shooting community – in particular the gun trade – he has now agreed to allow the substitution of a firearm on EXTENDED firearm certificates ONLY. This will only be allowed for Non Restricted shotguns and Rifles and the substitutions will only be valid for the duration of the extended licence. All Superintendents and Chief Superintendents have been informed of this decision this evening 21st October 2009. The Firearms Policy unit have issued the amended Commissioner’s Guidelines which now include the changes re substitution of a firearm as directed by the Commissioner from 21st October 2009. (Main change page 7) and can be downloaded by clicking here
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Wednesday, 21 October 2009 |
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Were you at Shanes Castle Game Fair in June or at the Fair at Birr, Co Offaly in August? ? Did you notice the television crew from Country Channel TV who were there on both days of each event to make a programme about the Fair. Maybe you were even interviewed or caught on camera at these two leading events.
Now the editing has been done and the first programmes are about to be broadcast on the Country Channel - Sky Channel 171.
The programme will be shown in two parts in one of the Country Channel’s Country Pursuits half hours. Part One will be broadcast on Wednesday 21st October at 19:30, repeated on Thursday 22nd at 06:00 and 12:30, and again on Sunday 25th October at 12:30.
Part Two will be broadcast on Wednesday 28th October at 19:30, repeated on Thursday 29th at 06:00 and 12:30, and again on Sunday 1st November at 12:30.
They will also have a worldwide audience through Internet access. The programme will also start running online at www.countrychannel.tv this week. |
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Friday, 16 October 2009 |
Cosmetics firm Lush will “pay for its politics” by alienating thousands of customers with its decision to fund the Hunt Saboteurs’ Association (HSA) with proceeds from a “fox bubble bar” product.
The Hunt Saboteurs Association is an animal rights group which advocates direct action and illegal methods to disrupt hunting activities. In Ireland it has an affiliated organisation, Hunt Saboteurs Ireland, which is being promoted in literature being handed out from Lush shops.
Countryside Alliance Ireland Chief Executive, Lyall Plant, said:
“We are aware that Lush supports animal rights charities, and I am sure they are upset that the Hunting Act in England and Wales has failed. Whilst we support the view that everyone has their right to an opinion, there are groups who legally oppose hunting, and the HSA is not one of them.”
“This is also a very strange commercial decision. Hundreds of thousands of people have demonstrated their support for hunting and the rural way of life and many of them would previously have been Lush customers. On the other hand the number of people supporting an organisation like the HSA is tiny and, let’s be honest, hunt sabs are not the biggest consumers of soap. It is entirely up to Lush who they want to support, but they will pay for their politics by alienating thousands of reasonable customers.”
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Monday, 12 October 2009 |
Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA has today announced her proposals for new dog control measures to go out for consultation, subject to Executive approval.
The Minister said: “We have serious dog control problems here and the current system is simply not dealing with these issues effectively. There were around 750 dog attacks on people last year. We also have a big problem with stray dogs with almost 8,000 stray dogs impounded by dog wardens in 2008. This is a higher number of stray dogs per head of population than in the south or Britain. Moreover, many of these strays have to be destroyed and it is unacceptable that one third of all dogs destroyed in England, Scotland, Wales and the north are destroyed here.”
“To address these issues, I propose to retain the current ban on dangerous breeds and introduce further dog control measures. These enhanced measures will focus on prevention through earlier intervention to stop dog attacks from occurring, make it an offence for a dog to attack another dog, and promote responsible dog ownership through a more robust and effective dog licensing regime.” |
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Monday, 12 October 2009 |
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 The Kilmoganny Foxhounds are running a Cross Country Ride on Sunday 1st November 2009. The Cross Country Ride will commence at 12:30pm in Faugheen village, Co. Tipperary which is located just outside Carrick-On-Suir.Please pass this on to anyone that you think would be interested in a fun day out. Adults 30 euro, children 20 euro. For more information contact 086 2520301 or 086 8248451
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