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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…

MEET AOIBHINN

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…

Interview with Marika Koovit

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…

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.

Archery – a social game par excellence

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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A student of the art

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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The Wild Hunt (when gods tinning the veil between the realms)

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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