Join IHC

Become part of an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Ireland

Membership of the Irish Hawking Club includes:

Fieldmeets during the season
Electronic communication, and access to the private IHC Facebook group
An annual printed Irish Hawking Club Journal
Representation at relevant government departments on falconry-related matters (legislation, licensing, welfare, etc.)
Representation internationally at organisation such as the , the UK Hawk Board and FACE
Discounted sporting insurance
Access to club seminars with guest speakers

Membership of the Irish Hawking Club not only keeps you informed and represented — it also puts you in touch with a network of falconers with whom you can share information and advice.

IHC membership is open to anyone who practises or supports falconry of the highest standards. All members are expected to follow a code of conduct.

Membership runs from 1st April to the last day of March, regardless of join date.

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Questionaire

Falconry is defined in the Irish Hawking Club Code of Conduct as the hunting of quarry in its natural state and habitat by means of a trained bird of prey.

1. Do you realise that falconry is a form of hunting and that to be a falconer you need to hunt with your hawk or falcon? *YesNo

2. What do you think falconry is? *

3. Have you hunted before?

4. If you have no hunting experience please explain your reasons for wanting to begin with falconry and what you plan to do

5. Are you a member of any other hunting club or organisation?

6. Do you intend to hunt? *YesNo

7. Are you known to any member of the Irish Hawking Club who would recommend you?

8. What kind of falconry are you interested in?

9. Do you have the appropriate ground for hunting?

10. Do you intend to also fly for demonstrations, or for any other falconry related activity?

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Questionaire

Falconry is defined in the Irish Hawking Club Code of Conduct as the hunting of quarry in its natural state and habitat by means of a trained bird of prey.

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Your personal information will be stored securely and accessible only by the IHC committee. Names of new members are published in the newsletter/journal.