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Woodcock Shooting in Ireland
“Come for a House Party – and Bring a Gun” — traditional rough woodcock shooting in true yesteryear style, over the Temple House estate woodlands and nearby forestry.
On the estate
estate woodlands & nearby forestry
3 days
Thursday to Saturday
7–9
guns per party
The sport
Driven and walked-up woodcock
Enjoy classic driven and walked-up days across our estate woodlands and nearby forestry, with occasional duck on the lake or river when conditions allow. Woodcock and duck are migratory, so numbers depend on the weather and the skill of the guns — but there’s always great sport and good company.
Days begin around 9:30am, return for a proper lunch back at the house and continue until dusk. Evenings feature fine dinners, open fires, and perhaps a brandy or pint in a local pub — the perfect close to a day in the field. The estate fields its own beating team, with great dogs; visitors’ dogs are welcome by arrangement (not in the house), and cartridges are available locally with notice.
The shooting week
Arrive for dinner,
depart after breakfast
Arrive for dinner the night before shooting begins; depart after breakfast on the final morning. Our current groups have first call on dates — several have been coming for over 20 years — but an opportunity may arise.
Typical itinerary
- 3 days shooting, Thursday–Saturday
- 7–9 guns — minimum charge of 8 guns, including non-shooting companions
- Full board at the house, excluding drinks
Requirements
- Public-liability insurance (€6.5 million minimum)
- Valid Irish shotgun certificate or Non-Resident Firearm Certificate — apply at least 6 weeks ahead; EU residents need a valid European Firearm Pass
- Weatherproof gear — and a fun-loving bunch of friends
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During your stay
Enquire about a season date
Long-standing groups — some returning for more than twenty years — have first call on dates, but an opportunity may arise. Tell us about your party and we’ll let you know when the season opens up.