Life can seem an endless maze, The twists and turns, lulls and delays, But things always fall into place… In good time. Life can be tough, there’s no doubt, But hope is the thing we can’t do without. Right things with joy will come about… In good time. The above extracts from a poem by […]
The proposed ban on the use of Lead Ammunition will effect all users of Firearms, including those who only shoot targets. At worst, it will stop you using your firearms totally. At best, it will cost you a lot more money in both ammo costs and the cost of your club having to install lead […]
This interesting historical rifle and how it has been cherished and brought up to date was contributed by ECSC member Simon C. This is my Remington Model 34 rifle which I took over at the end of 2015. It had belonged to my father and before that it belonged to his uncle. The rifle […]
No activity on the range during lockdown does not imply that there will be no activity on here too. We have an opportunity to share views, experience and skills . All it takes is someone to put up an article that may interest other shooters. I will practise what I preach by submitting this article […]
In compliance with the latest Covid 19 regulations, I am sorry to state that our range in Diamond Hill will be closed from today until further notice. The current lockdown is planned to last until the end of January 2021, which indicates that Sunday 7th February is the first day on which we are likely […]
Our club Christmas card, created by Anthony F, for us all to enjoy. May you and your’s enjoy this Christmas together in spirit if not in close proximity.
At last(and maybe only one more opportunity for a long while, next Sunday, Dec 27th), we were open to all members yesterday and today. A good turnout today, but not the rush we were expecting as Covid closeted members threw off their temporary shackles and reveled in their freedom to get a few shots down […]
The sun has got his hat on, hip hip hip hooray! The sun has got his hat on and he’s coming out today Now we’ll all be happy, hip hip hip hooray! The sun has got his hat on and he’s coming out today Open again after weeks of lockdown, but only for residents of County Wicklow until […]
déjà vu A feeling of having already experienced the present situation. “a feeling of déjà vu” I know you all feel it, but we are where we are. The current Covid 19 Regulations mean that we must close the range for the next 6 weeks unless the Government indicates otherwise in the intervening time. Look […]
This was the day for hardy men to show what they were made of. The wind and rain were apocalyptic in proportion, as if we did not have biblical plagues already. Attendance was reduced to locals, in accordance with the Covid restrictions but there were enough attendees to run two competitions. We started with the […]