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ICTSA Irish Clay Target Shooting Association

ICTSA (formerly known as ICPSA) is the National Governing Body (NGB) for Irish Clay Target Shooting Galway, and is run by the ICTSA National Executive.

The ICTSA (formerly the ICPSA) is the National Governing Body (NGB) for Olympic Level, ISSF Level, European Shooting Confederation Level, World Competition Level, as well as International and National Clay Target Shooting in Ireland. The aims of the Irish Clay Target Shooting Association (ICTSA) are to promote and develop the various clay pigeon shooting disciplines, and to select and field Ireland Teams to represent Ireland in International Competitions, in World Events and in the Olympics. The Association was founded in 1927 and a summary history can be viewed on our website www.ictsa.ie

The ICTSA (formerly ICPSA) is affiliated to and is recognised by
Olympic Council of Ireland ( OCI )
Sport Ireland ( ISC )
International Shooting Sports Federation ( ISSF )
European Shooting Confederation ( ESC )
Federation Internationale de Tir aux A***s Sportive de Chasse ( FITASC )
International Clay Target Shooting Council ( ICTSC )
International Clay Target Shooting Federation ( ICTSF )
Federation of Irish Sport ( FIS )
Northern Ireland Sports Forum ( NISF )

Participation:

Shooters take part at various levels. There is the entry level and club practices, and various inter-club leagues. The Association also runs up to 400 Nationally Registered Competitive Shoots every year. Through these shoots, shooters can gain points on a National Leader Board per Discipline, which is used to select the Ireland Teams that represent Ireland at international Competitions. The shooters who gain experience at this level often form the development pool of shooters for the next level up, the World ISSF and Olympic Competitions. Registered Shoots and Qualification Shoots are held for the Olympic Disciplines of Olympic Trap (OT) and Olympic S***t (OSK). At these, the shooters can qualify to compete for Ireland at International Championships, at World ISSF Events and at the Olympics. Our membership covers the thirty two counties and carries on the sport through the Clubs affiliated to the Association. The ICTSA’s (formerly ICPSA) National Shooting Grounds is at Banagher, Co. To see a summary history of the ICTSA (formerly ICPSA) click on next line:
http://www.icpsa.ie/news-notices/83826-icpsa-history-archive-part-1a-work-in-progress.html

ICTSA Child Safeguarding Statement: https://www.ictsa.ie/policies/child-protection/child-safeguarding-statement

07/09/2026

🇮🇪 Best of Luck to Team Ireland – 2026 English Sporting Home International!

The very best of luck to Team Ireland as they compete in the 2026 ICTSC English Sporting Home Countries International Tournament, taking place at Culbann CPC, Portglenone, Northern Ireland, on Saturday, 12th September 2026.
The competition will see our shooters take on the other Home Countries over 100 challenging targets.

SENIORS
Colin Dunne
Sean Rigley
Denis O'Sullivan
Gareth Warren
Matthew Duff
Wayne Morrison – Captain
Niall Gumley
Kevin Sloane
Roland Morris
Glenn Goslin
Nigel Dowdall
Gerard Donnelly
Kieron Tirbhowan
Justin Collins
Daniel Luckie

LADIES
Niamh Murphy
Becky Fennessy
Faye Davis

JUNIORS
Shane O'Sullivan
Jimmy O'Sullivan
Luke Gilliland – New Cap

VETERANS
Liam McDonnell
Martin O'Leary
Tony Quane

SUPER VETERANS
Alan Clarke
Pat Fox
Patrick McDonald

Team Manager: Mary O'Leary

A special congratulations to Luke Gilliland, who will earn his first Ireland cap.

We wish Mary, Wayne and all of the team the very best as they represent Ireland at Culbann.

Shoot well and wear the green with pride! 🇮🇪☘️

05/09/2026

🏆 ABT BRITISH OPEN – SQUADS

The squads are confirmed for the 2026 ABT British Open, taking place tomorrow Sunday 6th September at the National Shooting Grounds, Esker, Co. Galway.

Please see the squad list attached and check your squad number and shooting order.

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We’re looking forward to welcoming shooters from across Ireland and the Home Countries to Esker for what promises to be a great day of ABT competition.

Best of luck to everyone taking part!

02/09/2026

🇮🇪 Best of Luck to Team Ireland – 2026 ABT Home International!

The very best of luck to Team Ireland as they compete in the 2026 ABT Home Countries International Tournament, taking place at Esker Shooting Grounds this Friday 4th and Saturday 5th September.

Congratulations to everyone selected to represent Ireland, and a special congratulations to our three Juniors, Malcolm D. Graham, Rickyjoe O’Rawe and Callum Ross, who will receive their first Irish caps this weekend. 🇮🇪

🇮🇪 TEAM IRELAND 🇮🇪

Seniors
Jens Bach
Malcolm C. Graham
Gareth Mitchell
Billy Lucas
Damien O’Beirne – Captain
Adam Howard
Glenn Ross
Gary Cunningham – Team Manager
David Callaghan
Richard O’Rawe
Darren O’Hagan
Brian O’Sullivan

Ladies
Claire Mooney
Amy O’Sullivan
Kelsey O’Rawe

Juniors
Malcolm D. Graham – New Cap
Rickyjoe O’Rawe – New Cap
Callum Ross – New Cap

Veterans
Anthony Howard
Ronan Morris
Sean Mallon

Super Veterans
John Cully
Hugh Morris
Gerard Jordan

Congratulations to Team Manager Gary Cunningham, Captain Damien O’Beirne, and all of the shooters selected to represent Ireland.

With the Home International being held on home soil at Esker, we hope plenty of supporters will get behind the team over the two days.

Best of luck to everyone, shoot well and do Ireland proud! 🇮🇪

02/09/2026

🇮🇪 Team Ireland Olympic Trap Home Countries International 2026

A fantastic set of results for Team Ireland at the 2026 Olympic Trap Home Countries International, held at Logues Hill Clay Target Club, Galbally, Co. Tyrone.

The Irish team enjoyed a very successful competition, with our Ladies Team taking the Home Countries title, along with runner-up finishes for the Senior, Junior, Veteran and Super Veteran teams.

Ireland also finished runner-up in the Hemmings Cup, which combines the Ladies, Junior, Veteran and Super Veteran team results.

🏆 Team Results

🇮🇪 Ladies Team – Winners
🥈 Senior Team – Runners-up
🥈 Hemmings Cup – Runners-up
🥈 Junior Team – Runners-up
🥈 Veteran Team – Runners-up
🥈 Super Veteran Team – Runners-up

Individual Results
• Derek Burnett – Ireland High Gun
• Amy O’Sullivan – Ladies High Gun Winner
• Katie Forde – Ladies High Gun Runner-up
• Donal Gallagher – Junior High Gun Runner-up

There were also two special milestones during the competition, with Amy O’Sullivan and James Wright both recording their first competitive straight 25s. Congratulations to them both.

Team Ireland
Seniors:
Derek Burnett (Team Manager), Ian O’Sullivan, Dan McLoughlin, Michael Bradley, Michael Ward, Wayne Byrne, Philip Murphy, Damien O’Beirne and Michael Byrne.

Ladies:
Katie Forde (Captain) and Amy O’Sullivan.

Juniors:
Donal Gallagher and James Wright.

Veterans:
Andrew Oakes and Sean Mallon.

Super Veterans:
Tom Byrne and John Cully.

Congratulations to Team Manager Derek Burnett, Captain Katie Forde, and every member of Team Ireland on an excellent Home Countries International.

A great weekend of Olympic Trap and a very strong set of results for Ireland. 🇮🇪

14/08/2026

Best of Luck to Team Ireland – 2026 Olympic Trap Home International! 🇮🇪

The very best of luck to Team Ireland as they compete in the 2026 ICTSC Olympic Trap Home Countries International Tournament, taking place at Logues Hill CPC, Galbally, Co. Tyrone, on Friday 14th & Saturday 15th August.

The competition will see our shooters take on the other Home Countries over 150 targets, with 75 targets shot each day.

TEAM IRELAND 🇮🇪

Seniors:
Derek Burnett – Team Manager
Ian O'Sullivan
Dan McLoughlin
Michael Bradley
Michael Ward
Wayne Byrne
Richard P. Murphy
Damien O'Beirne
Michael Byrne

Veterans:
Andrew Oakes
Sean Mallon

Super Veterans:
Tom Byrne
John Cully

Ladies:
Katie Forde – Captain
Amy O'Sullivan

Juniors:
Donal Gallagher
James Wright

Congratulations to everyone selected to represent Ireland. We wish the entire team the very best of luck over the two days; shoot well, enjoy the occasion and do Ireland proud! 🇮🇪👏

14/08/2026

Best of Luck to Team Ireland – 2026 National S***t Home International! 🇮🇪

The very best of luck to Team Ireland as they prepare to compete in the 45th ICTSC National S***t Home Countries International Tournament, taking place at the National Shooting Grounds, Esker, Co. Galway, on 21st & 22nd August 2026.

It’s fantastic to have this prestigious event on home soil, and we wish all our shooters every success as they represent Ireland against the other Home Countries.

TEAM IRELAND 🇮🇪

Manager:
Nicole Friel-Logue

Seniors:
Nigel Mc Mahon
Marcus Logue
Alan Sexton N/C
Ryan Bryson
Kevin O'Meara N/C
Martin O Connor
Sean Doherty
Mark Jennings
Jonathan Reilly
Hugh McCloskey N/C

Veterans:
John Dunne
PJ Reilly
James McGarry

Super Veterans:
Harry Waterstone
Pat Cullen
John Troy N/C

Ladies:
Ann Irwin
Mandy Lowe (Captain)
Sarah Lyons

Junior:
Leanne Murphy

Congratulations to everyone selected. We hope you have a fantastic competition and enjoy the opportunity to represent Ireland in front of a home crowd.

Best of luck to the entire team; shoot well and do Ireland proud! 🇮🇪👏

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23/07/2026

ABT BRITISH OPEN – BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!

Entries are now open for the ICTSA ABT British Open, taking place at the National Shooting Grounds, Esker, Co. Galway on Sunday, 6th September 2026.

This prestigious event promises a fantastic day of competition, with some of the best ABT shooters competing for British Open honours. Whether you're chasing a title or simply looking to enjoy a great day's shooting, this is an event not to be missed.

📅 Date: Sunday, 6th September 2026
📍 Venue: National Shooting Grounds, Esker, Co. Galway

🏆 Booking Information

✅ International Team Members Priority Booking – OPEN NOW

✅ Public Bookings Open Wednesday, 29th July 2026 at 9:00am

🔗 Book your place here:
https://bookwhen.com/ictsa-abt

Places are expected to fill quickly, so don't miss your chance to compete in one of the highlights of the ABT calendar.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to Esker for another outstanding day of shooting!

07/07/2026

100 TARGET NSK – NATIONAL SHOOTING GROUNDS, ESKER

Bookings are almost open for the next ICTSA 100 Target NSK at the National Shooting Grounds, Esker.

Set on one of Ireland's premier shooting grounds, this event promises an enjoyable and challenging 100-target course for competitors of all abilities.

📅 Sunday, 23rd August 2026 9:30am – 12:30pm

Priority Booking
🇮🇪 International Team Members
📅 From Tuesday, 1st July 2026

Public Booking Opens
📅 Wednesday, 8th July 2026
🕘 9:00am

🔗 Book your place here:
https://bookwhen.com/ictsa-nsk

We look forward to welcoming competitors from across Ireland for another excellent day of NSK shooting.

21/06/2026

Ireland Sends Its Largest-Ever Junior Team to the World Championships.

The Irish Clay Target Shooting Association is proud to have its largest-ever Irish Junior Team competing at the Junior World Championship in Suhl, Germany.

This is a significant milestone for our sport and a testament to the dedication of our young athletes, their families, coaches, clubs, volunteers, and everyone who supports junior shooting throughout Ireland.

Seeing so many talented young shooters representing Ireland on the world stage is a proud moment for the ICTSA and a clear sign of the bright future ahead for our sport.

We would like to wish every member of the team the very best of luck as they compete against the world's best. Enjoy the experience, make lifelong memories, and wear the Irish colours with pride.

This fantastic opportunity was made possible through the hard work and commitment of Allison Fairclough, ICTSA High Performance Director, who organised and supported the training camps and preparations as part of the ongoing development of our junior athletes.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the growth of junior shooting in Ireland. Your support is making a real difference.

🇮🇪 Best of luck Team Ireland, we're all behind you!

07/06/2026

Photographer Wanted – Home Countries International Tournaments (HCIT)

The Irish Clay Target Shooting Association (ICTSA) invites expressions of interest from experienced photographers to provide photography services for the National S***t Home Countries International Tournament (HCIT), taking place on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd August 2026, and the ABT Home Countries International Tournament (HCIT), taking place on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th September 2026, both at the National Shooting Grounds, Esker.

The successful photographer will be responsible for capturing:

✅ Competition action throughout the day
✅ Team and squad photographs
✅ Winners' presentations and medal ceremonies
✅ General event atmosphere and candid moments
✅ Evening banquet and prize presentation coverage

The tender document outlining the scope of work, deliverables, and submission requirements is available upon request.

Photographers with experience in sporting events, action photography, or event coverage are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Please send your expression of interest to: [email protected]

If you would like to receive the tender document or have any questions regarding the opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Irish Sport HQ, National Sports Campus, Snugborough Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
Castleknock

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http://www.ictsa.ie/

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