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Nicholson TrophyLiam McGarry
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Matt Hyland TrophyJoe Murphy

IDS Regional Branches

The Irish Deer Society has branches all over Ireland - Donegal, Connaught, Leinster, Munster and  Kerry.

Each IDS Branch has a dedicated section here on the webite for local news, events, outings, contact information etc.

Donegal Branch

Connaught Branch

Leinster Branch

Munster Branch

Kerry Branch

Membership Benefits

Leinster Branch activities benifits all society members.
Full details here..

News

IDS shoot 2009

Leinster Branch Newsletter Autumn 2009

IDS - Leinster Branch


Newsletter Autumn 2009

Following the successful stalkers course held by the Leinster Branch for members, in August this year, for those participating in the HCAP Test in September, we have two more events arranged for members and friends, they are coming up in quick succession.

Please put these dates in your diary now.

Read the full leaflet here 

Welcome to the Irish Deer Society website

The Irish Deer Society monitors legislation and activities of organisations and agencies that may impact on deer, their habitat and management practices. 

We hold members’ meetings where one can meet like minded people with a shared and common interest. 

Shy Sika Stag - Wicklow Oct09

We have expert guest speakers, videos, trophy measuring and related activities including an annual target shoot for stalkers.

To become a member - please download and complete and send in the IDS application form located here.....

A National AGM is held annually, hosted over a  spring weekend by one of our four regional branches in either Leinster, Connaught, Kerry or Donegal - which affords members the opportunity to meet members from across the country in an enjoyable and informal setting.                     


Important - All Firearms Users

For attention of all Firearms Users;

2009-09-06 

The Garda Commissioner’s Guidelines as to the Practical Application and Operation of the Firearms Acts, 1925-2009.

Read or download the article here...

Dog Training - Tracking Wounded Deer

Fantastic  Book - Essential Reading - Full purchasing details here..

Mammalian Biology

NEW !!

This study investigated the levels of genetic diversity and variation exhibited by red and sika deer in Ireland, along with the extent and regional location of hybridisation between these two species.

New article download available here...

Deer Papers

Radio collared Fallow
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Highlands Red Deer
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Sika Deer intrusion
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Extinction of Irish Elk?
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Irish Trophy Report

2008 was quite a busy year for the Irish Trophy Commission; with the CIC trophy judges attended both Shanes castle and Birr castle game fairs and also the IDS’s AGM, as well as making numerous trips around the country.

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