The Federation of County Cork Gun Clubs

County Cork Federation Selection Shoot for NARGC Inter- County Competition

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The County Cork Federation Selection Shoot for the NARGC inter-County Competition and a 50 Bird Open Sporting Competition will be held at the Shooting Ground Ballingarry, Belgooly, Co Cork on Sunday 24th April 2016. First Card will be at 11 Am and Last Card will be at 3Pm sharp. All welcome.

Directions:

In Belgooly village which is on the main Cork to Kinsale road (R611). Coming from Cork direction turn up left behind the Huntsman Bar and sign posts will be erected from the next cross roads onward.

Waterfall and Bishopstown Annual Fundraising Shoot

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The waterfall and Bishopstown Annual Fundraising Shoot will take place at the Lazydog Shooting Grounds on the 10th April 2016, first card at 10.00 am, last entry 2pm. There will be prizes, spot prizes, teas, coffees, snacks on the day.

Waterfall & Bishopstown GRA Shoot Poster 10th April 2016

Federation Qualifying Clay Shoot hosted by Bandon and Gaggin Game Protection Association

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On April 03rd 2016 the Federation Qualifying Clay Shoot hosted by Bandon and Gaggin Game Protection Association took place at Mawbeg. The crews doing the set up on Sat and Sunday morning had to deal with inclement weather however the day dried up and the bulk of the shoot enjoyed the good weather. It did naturally rain for the latter end but did not dampen spirits. The venue located in an old quarry turned out to be ideal as it allowed the set up team to put together a very diverse and challenging layout and was easily and safely managed in the tightly controlled area. Ample vehicle parking was a further boon. A very large turnout attended and a great day was had by all. A selection of photos have been kindly organised by Bandon club and are displayed under the clay shooting menu.

Microchips for Dogs

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Under current legislation, from March 31, 2016, all dogs must be microchipped, their details registered on an approved database, and their owners must have a certificate from the database to prove this.

There have been a period during 2015 when some locations provided free microchipping. Most people were not aware of that at the time. Looking at the internet it would appear that a current offer is underway. ( see details below taken from the National Chipping Month web site http://www.ncm.ie/participants-2016/)

 

Participants 2016

Free Chipping (March 2016)

We are once again delighted to have so many vets participating in the free chipping scheme for National Chipping Month 2016.

Free microchips are limited in number and will be implanted on a first come, first served basis.

Contact the any of the following practices directly to make your appointment to have your dog chipped free of charge. The practices will also be able to inform you of other offers they may be running throughout National Chipping Month.

Cork

Abbeyville Veterinary Hospital – Togher – 021 4317019
Acorn Veterinary Clinic – Mallow – 022 43862
Animal Health Centre – Youghal – 024 92195
Ark Vet Clinic Fermoy – Fermoy – 025 30999
Blackwater Veterinary Clinic – Mallow – 022 22340
Blue Coast Veterinary – Youghal – 024 82500
Bluepool Veterinary Clinic – Kanturk – 029 50027
Brian Murphy – Castletownbere – 027 70366
Brookpark Vet Clinic – Dunmanway – 023 8845777
Cashman & O’Driscoll – Glanmire – 021 4821243
Castlelands Veterinary Clinic – Skibbereen – 028 22777
Duntahane Vet Clinic – Fermoy – 025 33060
Faxbridge Veterinary Clinic – Clonakilty – 023 8833252
Jerry McCarthy – Skibbereen – 028 23000
John Lawlor – Kanturk – 029 50064
Knockgriffin Vet Clinic – Midleton – 021 4613672
Mackessy Vet Hospital – Newmarket – 029 60039
McCarthy’s Veterinary Clinic – Clonakilty – 023 8833344
Millstreet Veterinary Group – Millstreet – 029 70086
Mitchelstown Veterinary Clinic – Mitchelstown – 025 24399
Muskerry Veterinary Clinic – Macroom – 026 41055
Riverview Veterinary Clinic – Bandon – 023 88 41503
Riverview Veterinary Clinic – Carrigaline – 021 4375628
Riverview Veterinary Clinic – Ballincollig – 021 4874879
Sunbeam Vet Clinic – Blackpool – 021 4391600
The Animal Care Hospital – Douglas East – 021 4893033
The Veterinary Centre – Kanturk – 029 50888
The Veterinary Clinic – Bantry – 027 53639
Timothy O’Riordan – Watergrasshill – 021 4889187
Value Vets – Blackpool – 021 4555222
Westside Veterinary Hospital – Modelfarm Road – 021 4343503
Youghal Vet Clinic – Youghal – 024 91016

Federation Qualifying Clay Shoot Dates

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Federation qualifying shoot dates:

March 6th at Ballindenisk, Watergrasshill

April 3rd hosted by Bandon and Gaggin Game Protection Association

April 24th at Belgooly/Ballingary Clay target Grounds

May 29th at Dunmanway Clay Target Grounds. There will also be an Inter Club Shoot.

First card will be at 10:30am, last card at 3:00 pm at all shoots.

 

Quarterly Meeting of the Federation of Co Cork Gun Clubs

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A Quarterly meeting of the Federation of Co Cork Gun Clubs will take place on Wed 17th Feburary 2016 at 20:30 in the Oriel House Hotel in Ballincollig. The guest speaker will be from Fermoy Woodland Nurseries and will give a presentation on tree planting and maintenance and will take questions afterwards.

Hardwood trees ordered will be available for collection after the meeting

Bag return forms and returns for the snipe and woodcock survey will be collected at the meeting.

Successful Clay Shoot held in Dunmanway 06/12/2015

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In the aftermath of Storm Desmond, severe flooding on several roads was the only impediment that presented problems, but not insurmountable ones to the dedicated shooters that turned up at the Dunmanway Clay Shooting grounds today.

The organisers having checked that the venue was okay and safe set up the course on what turned out to be a beautiful mild and dry day. A large shooting complement turned out to participate and a very successful day was had. Credit must be shared by both the organising team and by the visiting shooters.

Dunmanway Shoot 06/12/2015 1ST Prize Open Shoot Winner Brian White being presented with his trophy by Donal O Sullivan

Dunmanway Shoot 06/12/2015 1ST Prize Open Shoot Winner Brian White being presented with his trophy by Donal O Sullivan

Dunmanway Shoot 06/12/2015 Open Shoot 2ND Prize Winner Jamie Fitzgerald being presented with his trophy by Donal O Sullivan

Dunmanway Shoot 06/12/2015 Open Shoot 2ND Prize Winner Jamie Fitzgerald being presented with his trophy by Donal O Sullivan

Dunmanway Shoot 06/12/2015 Open Shoot 3rd Prize Winner Thomas Murray being presented with his trophy by Donal O Sullivan

Dunmanway Shoot 06/12/2015 Open Shoot 3rd Prize Winner Thomas Murray being presented with his trophy by Donal O Sullivan

Dunmanway Shoot 6/12/2015 Cock and Hen Winner Kevin Miles being presented with his trophy by Donal O Sullivan

Dunmanway Shoot 6/12/2015 Cock and Hen Winner Kevin Miles being presented with his trophy by Donal O Sullivan

Woodcock and Snipe Wings

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Woodcock and Snipe Wings wanted urgently for NARGC Research

We are asking all members to take one wing from all woodcock and snipe shot this season, and to store them an open cardboard box. No plastic bags accepted. They can be posted directly to Mr. Ray Devine, Carranglough, Bonniconlon, Ballina, Co. Mayo.  Tel 087 2937350.

We will also be collecting them at the spring quarterly in early February and sending them to Ray in bulk to save members the bother of posting them and to ensure a good response from Cork. If we don’t support these projects we could find ourselves without the woodcock as a game species very soon.

Please ask EVERY SINGLE MEMBER OF YOUR CLUB to fill in the bag returns forms that they received with gameshot. We would imagine most members have the excuse of having lost it by now, but it can be downloaded here. There is no need to put club members’ names on the form only the county, but please ask all members to fill it in.

They can be either posted back to the NARGC or we will collect them at the spring quarterly. This information is vital if we want to ensure the future of our sport.

County Qualifier Clay Shoot Change of Date

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The County Qualifier and Open Shoot organised for Sunday 29th November has been deferred for one week owing to unforeseen problems. The new date is Sunday 6th December. The times and venue remain the same. 1st card is at 10:30 am, last card at 15:00. We would like to apologize for the change at short notice and for any inconvenience caused.

Clay Target Shoot – Qualifying Round

Venue: Dunmanway Clay Target Shooting Grounds

Date: Sunday 06th Dec 2015 10.30 AM to 3.00 PM

County Qualifier and Open Shoot.