Clay Shooting at the Game Fair Clay pigeon shooting enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice at the 2008 National Countrysports Fair in Moira Demesne.

CLAY SHOOTING EVENTS AT 2008 GAME FAIR

This exciting clay pigeon layout at the National Countrysports Fair 2008 has been revamped to include the most innovative layout design yet to be experienced at the game fair. The imaginative 40 target English Sporting layout will be a first for the show and a major attraction with clay pigeon shooters.  A springing teal pool trap will bring a second competitive element to the shoot and will be staged on both fair days. 

With generous prizes and special competitions built into the shoots, this looks certain to be the finest and most imaginative clay layout seen at any country sports fair in Ireland. Classifications will apply as per UCPSA/ICPSA. Entries will be accepted on the day of the event. 

Included this year is a two-day Down the Line offering trap shooters the opportunity to compete at Ireland's largest game and country fair. DTL entries will be accepted during the day.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY FELT OR FIBRE WAD CARTRIDGES ARE PERMITTED AT GAME FAIR CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING EVENTS.

TRY GUN AT GAME FAIR ORGANISED BY SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNTRY SPORTS

Changes to the Firearms (NI) Order meant that visitors to the National Countrysports Fair in 2005 could borrow a shotgun to shoot clay pigeons. This was the first time at a major event in Northern Ireland this facility was available. The try-gun stand will be set up and manned by the Scottish Association for Country Sports who anticipate an entry in excess of 200 over the two-days of the event. In 2008, members of the public over the age of eighteen will again have the opportunity of shooting clay pigeons without having a firearms certificate.

SIDE BY SIDE COMPETITION

Recognising that there are a number of sportsmen and sportswomen in Ireland who sue side-by-side shotguns and who would like to compete a clay pigeon shooting competitions with their side-by-side guns, the organisers of the National Countrysports Fair are staging a special competition for them. The targets will be the same as for the conventional shoot, it is just the guns that will be different!

With prizes for winners in the men's and lady's event, the side-by-side event is certain to attract a big entry and keep alive the use of our more traditional side-by-side shotguns. Competitors for this event, which will run on Sunday 1 June only, should ensure that their entry card is for this event prior to competing.