Pheasant Shoot in Ireland

 The pheasant shoot season in Ireland starts on November 1st


Regretfully, the 2009/2010 pheasant shoot has been cancelled

The pheasant shooting season at the magnificant Abbeyleix Estate, Portlaoise, Co Laois, Ireland, starts on November 1st.

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This fine estate encompasses over 1200 acres, comprised mainly of natural woodland, making this the ideal location for a driven pheasant shoot. The picturesque grounds provide unrivaled game bird coverts for daily pheasant shoots from November 1st each year. Your pheasant shoot will include refreshments and a wholesome evening meal.

Deer Stalking and driven woodcock shooting also available on this fine estate

On arrival, you will be welcomed by the head gamekeeper who will deliver a short briefing of the day's driven pheasant shoot.

As the hunter's horn signals the start, the most invigorating driven pheasant shoot you can imagine begins.

A shooting team comprises 8 to 10 guns - the pheasants are driven by the beaters towards the shooting team. When the birds take to the wing, they fly high with great speed over the guns.

• Both the novice and the experienced gun can be catered for.
• The package includes the professional services of an experienced teams of beaters.
• The package also includes a light lunch and a sumptuous evening meal at the splendid Abbeyleix Manor Hotel. See Map  

You will have a most enjoyable day taking part in a well organised pheasant shoot.
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