Gary McCartney - Countryside Alliance Ireland (@caireland) 's Twitter Profile
Gary McCartney - Countryside Alliance Ireland

@caireland

Director of Countryside Alliance Ireland. Countryside Alliance Ireland campaigns for country sports and the rural way of life.

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linkhttps://www.countryside-alliance.org/emerald-newsletter calendar_today23-05-2011 14:00:08

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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Today we honour those who have made the greatest sacrifice. #RemembranceDay

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🚨 Further details about next week's farming protests in Lisburn and Westminster have now been shared by the respective organisers. You can find this information, which includes timings, via our #FightTheFarmTax Hub 👇 eu1.hubs.ly/H0dL5sl0

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Fantastic turnout at last night’s farmers’ rally at Eikon Centre 💪🚜 We stand with our farmers and landowners and will continue to do so.

Fantastic turnout at last night’s farmers’ rally at Eikon Centre 💪🚜

We stand with our farmers and landowners and will continue to do so.
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🚨 The #CountrysideAllianceAwards nominations have been extended so you can show your support for hardworking rural businesses and farmers. After yesterday's protests highlighting the challenges they face, now's the time to celebrate their resilience! eu1.hubs.ly/H0dSDZ40

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"The League Against Cruel Sports looks like it supports hunting" - I hope that this is a sign that reality is coming through. Watch the full clip from Fieldsports Channel here 👇

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Love a local business? Give them the spotlight they deserve this #SmallBusinessSaturday. Nominate a rural business that inspires you and celebrate the power of small! >> bit.ly/3Zop8Ev Nominations close tomorrow so get your #CountrysideAllianceAwards nominations in!

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🚨 There's less than 12 hours left to nominate in the #CountrysideAllianceAwards! By nominating, you’re not just recognising hard work, you’re showcasing the resilience, dedication, and innovation that defines rural Britain. Act now before it's too late! bit.ly/3ZIc91P

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"In many cases the seizure of firearms has nothing to do with the firearms holder in the first place." I recently spoke to the BBC after over 900 people in NI had their firearms seized due to suitability concerns. Watch the full segment here ⬇️ eu1.hubs.ly/H0fYtZR0

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‼️ If you haven't already, now is your last chance to contact your MLA to highlight your concerns over John Blair's misleading public consultation on hunting with dogs in Northern Ireland. Please sign and share before tomorrow! eu1.hubs.ly/H0fYTJP0

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Good news! The public for vote for the #CountrysideAllianceAwards 2025 is now OPEN! 🎉 Our winners in #NorthernIreland - as well as those in Scotland and Wales - are being chosen by you, so it's time to make your vote count ⬇️ eu1.hubs.ly/H0f-5z10

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🌟 Celebrate rural excellence! 🌟 The #CAAwards honour the best of Ireland’s countryside – local businesses, pubs, butchers & rural heroes. 🗳️ Vote now: research.net/r/CANICollector Let’s support the heart of our rural communities! 💚🌿

🌟 Celebrate rural excellence! 🌟

The #CAAwards honour the best of Ireland’s countryside – local businesses, pubs, butchers & rural heroes.

🗳️ Vote now: research.net/r/CANICollector

Let’s support the heart of our rural communities! 💚🌿
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Echoing calls from CA Ireland that the Assembly should be prioritising and delivering real change, a report from Pivotal Public Policy Forum has underscored the urgent need for longstanding structural issues in both social and economic infrastructures. eu1.hubs.ly/H0ghvT90

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In case you haven't heard, the public vote for the 2025 #CountrysideAllianceAwards is now open! It's great to see our finalists here in Northern Ireland getting the recognition that they deserve 👏 eu1.hubs.ly/H0ggVQg0

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Robin Swann MP has shared his congratulations with local butchers, Marquess Meats, who have been named as a finalist in the 2025 #CountrysideAllianceAwards 🏅 Who will you be voting for? ⬇️ eu1.hubs.ly/H0ggTkP0

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While organisations like the USPCA and LACS try and maintain a façade of caring and kindness, it would seem life inside is very different than that portrayed to the public, especially in light of the recent significant leadership upheavals and claims 👇 bit.ly/3XArrEc

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A huge congratulations to all the incredible rural businesses who took part and attended the Countryside Alliance Ireland Awards! Your dedication and passion are the backbone of our rural communities, and it’s fantastic to see your hard work recognised.

A huge congratulations to all the incredible rural businesses who took part and attended the Countryside Alliance Ireland Awards! Your dedication and passion are the backbone of our rural communities, and it’s fantastic to see your hard work recognised.
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"This research shows that John Blair’s obsession with legislating on hunting is completely out of step with the priorities of people in Northern Ireland and threatens the delivery of the agenda set out in the programme for government". agriland.ie/farming-news/p…