Marcin Malek

Marcin Malek

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Killygarry Archers, based at Pullamore Farm in Cavan, Ireland, is led by Sean Crow, a dedicated IFAF committee member, accomplished archer, and long-standing Irish representative at major international competitions. Sean’s leadership and charismatic community spirit have made the club a hub for archery enthusiasts. Known for organizing challenging yet thoroughly enjoyable traditional and field archery competitions, the club draws archers from all skill levels. With years of experience behind them,

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Log Riach Traditional Archery Club:
Located in the heart of nature, Log Riach Traditional Archery Club is a haven for archers who appreciate the traditional aspect of the sport. The club specializes in longbow and recurve archery, offering events that challenge archers in the most natural and scenic environments. If you’re passionate about field archery, you’ll find no better place to hone your skills and connect with like-minded enthusiasts.

Ready to join the adventure? Visit Log Riach Traditional Archery Club’s official site here to learn more about upcoming events, membership, and how you can become part of this incredible archery community.

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3D World Championships Slovenia The 2024 World Archery 3D Championships are currently taking place at the scenic Mokrice Castle in Slovenia, running from September 30 to October 6. Over 300 archers from 31 countries are participating, competing in the 3D…

Lesser things and trivia…

“Old stories endure, even as the world changes’”. This is the tale of the Phantom Archer of Dunluce. As they say, the legend is deeply rooted in the castle's history and has been passed down from generation to generation. The ruins of Dunluce Castle stand among the windswept cliffs of Antrim and are a reminder of human ambition in the face of the power of nature.

2nd TIFAM All Ireland Archery Festival: A Weekend of Arrows, Adventure, and Archery Community

Saturday Spectacle: A Day Open to All Workshops and Courses: Dive Deep into the Art of Archery Live Podcasts: Archery Conversations in Real-Time Buy & Sell Area: A Marketplace for Archers Free Stall Spaces and Vendor Opportunities Archery Associations and…...

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Dunbrody 100 3D – Echoes of Valor

By Marcin Malek The first day of the Dunbrody 100 3D began under the whispering canopy of dawn, with a morning briefing attended by 132 eager participants. As the golden rays of the sun filtered through the ancient trees, casting…...

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We always work against the time

There is an old Latin proverb: "Vivit post funera virtus," which translates to "Virtue lives after death." This saying expresses the belief that though a person's body dies, their virtues and values remain alive in the memory of others. It is an undeniable truth about our spiritual state, but the most intriguing aspect of this posthumous reflection is what is not immediately visible or audible—the process by which people come to remember and speak of these virtues, the process that ensures, as the proverb states, these virtues continue to live, even though the person to whom they are attributed is already far away.

Bullseye My Gob!: An Archery Ramble Through History, Hilarity, and Humbug

Indeed, the dance of an arrow as it traverses the distant of ‘from – to’, may seem oddly bizarre. A fleeting moment of grace, a trajectory that defies gravity, a vibrant intention and surrender. A paradox, like life itself, isn’t…...

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The Ghosts of Mary Rose

* Rising, Sinking and Resurrection * By Marcin Malek This is a revised and expanded edition of an article of the same title published in the 14th issue of TIFAM, December 2022 Also available as an audio Podcast on YouTube…

The Dance of the Manes

This article under the same title is available as an audio podcast, available at Spotifiy and YouTube:“The Dance of the Manes” at Spotify “The Dance of the Manes” at YouTube By Marcin Malek Welcome everyone to another episode of Winning…...

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TIFAM Youth Merit Cup

** A Vision Cast Far Beyond the Target ** By Marcin Malek In the noble pursuit of archery, one discovers a discipline not solely confined to the draw of a bow and the flight of an arrow but one that…

The Homeric Landscape: Unfurling the Spectrum of the Odyssean Quest through Archery

By Marcin Malek Amid the swirling eddies of ancient epic and brisk modern sensibility, the legend of Odysseus, our perennial navigator through the tempestuous seas of fate and time, shines forth as a beacon of cosmic order, much like a…...

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It serves you right!

Hello and welcome back, fellow archers and enthusiasts! Despite the never-ending challenges we face, our passion for archery keeps us together, and we’ve got each other’s backs through it all. As we gear up for what promises to be an…...

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Jasmine’s 10 questions

1.Why did you start archery? I found it enjoyable when I did it in scouts, and during my 6 week training, I discovered a passion for it. As it was COVID, I started in the woods. 2.Why barebow? I needed…