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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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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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…
Hi everyone, My name is Aoibhinn Cowley and I only started archery in the 2nd half of last year and to date have only shot four outdoor competitions and two rounds of the International Mail match. I shoot a traditional…
Fashion corner with Maria Malek, FOURTH-GRADER, TIFAM Youth Editor I noticed that you have a very interested style, so tell me what fashion have in common with archery? Doesn’t one disturb the other? First of all thank you for such…
By Nick Anton Of late there has been much discussion on this subject and with the outdoor season hotting up and EHBC, UKIFAC the IFAF champs and WFAC just around the corner it’s a good time to walk through some…
By Owen Reynolds Field & Hunter Rounds. (The Dummy’s Guide) So, let’s get started. This year the Northern Ireland Field Archery Association (NIFAA) in association with Roe Valley Archery Club, will host the UK & Ireland Field Archery Championships (UKIFAC)…
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.
The Laois Archery Field and Hunter Round, held in the picturesque setting of MacDonald’s Woods in Clonkeen on the 6th and 7th of April 2024, exemplified the enduring appeal and community spirit of archery. This event, set in the verdant…...
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Imagine if archery were less about the simple act of flinging feathered shafts at bullseyes and more akin to joining a secret society where the handshake is replaced with a perfectly executed anchor point. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill weekend hobby;…...
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Brian Meehan of Drewstown Archers shares with us his wealth of knowledge gleaned from his ongoing research of archery. As a student of the art we look forward to learning from his extensive reading portfolio, along with getting the occassional…...
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By Matt Latimer What do you suppose the Ulster-Scots for dragon would be? At the risk of my ancestors haunting me, I’m going venture, Quare Beece Burd. I’m confident the word quare would be a part of it. The Elder…...
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Hello all. Its been a while since my last ramblings and unexpectedly I was elected to the post of IFAF secretary at our recent AGM. Thank you all for the vote of confidence. I will do my best. So, I…...
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February will bring a revolution to the world of archery for youth, with the debut of a new magazine created specifically for the youngest archery enthusiasts – TIFAM YOUTH. This innovative publication, edited and managed by school-age youth, aims to…
This pursuit encapsulates a thorough exploration of the portrayal of “The Wild Hunt” within the realms of literature, music, and poetry. Consequently, it aligns more with the field of literary studies rather than the confines of a piece suitable for…...
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