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

Certification and Licencing

Questions about permits and licencing...

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1 What are the most common deer calibres in Ireland?
2 What does the Irish Deer Society recommendation?
3 What is the minimum legal calibre to shot deer?
4 Can deer be shot with a shotgun or a .22 rifle?
5 What laws are there to protect wild deer?
6 Does the Irish Deer Society run training courses?
7 Does one have to pass the test to obtain a hunting licence?
8 What documents does one require to hunt deer? (in Ireland only)

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