Countryside
Alliance Ireland at the NCF
Organisers of the Irish National
Country Fair are delighted to welcome the Countryside
Alliance Ireland (CAI) once again as a major partner in
the 2010 event at Ballinlough Castle. CAI
Director, Lyall Plant said "Our
vision is of a vital, working and thriving countryside
for the benefit of the whole nation. We work for
everyone who loves the countryside and the rural way of
life. Through campaigning, lobbying, publicity and
education we influence legislation and public policy
that impacts on the countryside, rural people and their
activities." The National Country Fair at Ballinlough is
the perfect national forum for the CAI.
One of the key benefits
of Countryside Alliance Ireland membership is the
insurance cover provided within the membership
subscription. The insurance package provides Personal
Accident cover and Employers’, Public and Products
Liability cover for eligible members whilst
participating in a range of specific country pursuits
that are defined as recognised activities
CAI National Forum at
Ballinlough Castle
The CAI will be responsible
for organising a range of events at Ballinlough
Castle and will be sponsoring a number of
classes and competitions for their members.
Reduced
price entry is available for CAI members by
booking their ticket through their offices
by contacting 01-6903610 for ROI members and
028-9263-9911 for NI Members
Designated as the CAI's
National Event in Ireland, the organisation's
involvement at Ballinlough
Castle will be
significant and will cover all its major areas
of work including shooting, stalking and angling,
equestrian, hunting, coursing and terriers.
In the CAI
marquee will be the Irish Deer Society available
for trophy measuring, the Wild Deer Alliance
will be there promoting HCAP and the National
Association Sporting Pistol Rifle Clubs will
also be represented.
Gun
Engraver Barry Green and his
assistants will be present on
the CAI stand as will be English
Gun Fitter, Ian Summerell with
his gun fitting equipment.
Stick Dresser, Lindsay Carlisle
will have a selection of his
hand crafted walking sticks on
view at the CAI stand.
RISE are also
welcome guests on the CAI stand
with members on-hand to discuss
the work they are currently
engaged in to reverse the
anti-country sports legislation
being set in place by the
present Irish Government.
The CAI
Membership Area at Ballinlough
Castle offers members the
opportunity to partake in coffee
or tea while taking the weight
off their feet for a few
moments. The CAI stand is
located alongside the show's
main arena which is the
centrepiece of this two day game
and country fair.
