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#18 Conor O’ Connor By Andrew Wayland interview installment number 18 and we go up the north west this time to talk with a very well liked and extremely talented archer… Conor O’Connor. It is always nice to see Conor…...

#18 Conor O’ Connor By Andrew Wayland interview installment number 18 and we go up the north west this time to talk with a very well liked and extremely talented archer… Conor O’Connor. It is always nice to see Conor…...

The first of a series of short stories about The Archery Guild and its members, set in a fantasy world, known as Anordaithe.

Some art works to reflect the natural world of field archery.

Introduction Archery would not be possible without arrows and they are the most important part of the equipment set. Tommy, the seminole indian referenced in Maurice Thompson’s 1878 book ‘The Witchery of Archery’ was alleged to have said to –…

By Roger Marsh I took up the sport of archery eight years ago, at a time when two of my sons were becoming intrigued by the sport. However, I did not dedicate serious time to learning the skills until 2019,…...

** 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…

On Jorge L. Coppen “Bear Archery Traditional Bows – A Chronological History (1949-2015)“ I recognise and praise them for putting themselves out there for criticism but thank them for passing on their knowledge and helping others. When it comes to…...

Deeply considered and wise words from amiable and likable compound archer Anto Corcoran Edited by Andrew Wayland I have heard it said that archery is a very white belt sport. ( white belt mentality is simply remaining open to a…...

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…...

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…

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)…

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…...

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…...

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…...

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…...
