Arrows and Epics: A Day of Archery Mastery at Mayo Archery Club

On a brisk Sunday morning, the fourteenth of April 2024, a quaint assembly was marked by the biannual archery competition hosted by the Mayo Archery Club, familiarly known as MAC. This notable event, named the 50x3D, heralded archers from every corner of Ireland, drawn not only by the competition but also by the rich medley of camaraderie and tradition that the event stitches year upon year. This particular visit was graced by the presence of my young son, Jan, whose five-year-old enthusiasm added a fresh lens to my seasoned spectacles.

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