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 Falconry at
Ballinlough
The Falconry Displays at game and
country fairs are some of the most
popular exhibits. At the
National Country Fair at Ballinlough
Castle there will not only be one of
the largest collections of birds of
prey even seen in Ireland but they
will be housed in purpose built
Falconry Mews. More than twenty
different birds of prey from Europe,
Asia and North America will feature
at the Falconry Mews.
Ranging
from the tiny kestrel to the great
American bald eagle, the birds of
prey will be accessible and there to
be seen, handled and enjoyed by all.
 The spectacular Falconry Mews,
will be manned by Europe's foremost
team of falconers from the Phoenix
Falconry School, which is based in
Perthshire. In addition to the
static display visitors to the 2010
Fair can enjoy an
interactive display twice each day
in the game fair's main arena.
Unlike other display teams whose
birds only fly
from perch to hand, these birds
really are flown in the main arena.
Team leader, Adrian Hallgarth said
he was looking forward to this his
second trip to the Republic for the National Country
Fair and he promises visitors a
display that will enthral young and
old alike.
 "For
us, having the best birds
available to make your day truly
memorable is our chief goal."
explains Adrian Hallgarth, who
is an internationally respected
falconer with over 30 years
experience and an author of
falconry books
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"Our
impressive and immaculate
collection of over 20 different
hawks, falcons, owls and eagles
from all around the world have
been painstakingly trained to
accept you into their lives and
share the joy of handling and
flying them What’s more,
our birds are guaranteed to put
on falconry demonstrations
unmatched anywhere in Ireland.
Remember, we do not demonstrate
at any other shows in Ireland
other than those organised by
Bill Beckett and Derek Lutton"
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