Membership

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.

Become a Member



(once membership has been approved)