The Irish Field Archery Monthly

The Irish Field Archery Monthly The Irish Field Archery Monthly is a first Irish NON PROFIT periodical dedicated to archery Thanks, TIFAM editorial Team and Admins. on [email protected]

The Irish Field Archery Monthly is a first Irish NON PROFIT periodical dedicated to archery in its broadest sense. We are an independent publication for the archery community on the island of Ireland and beyond.

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lt this globally unique cultural-community-media entity. Since for us TIFAM is a living organism made up of dreams, sacrifices, tears and the sweat of hard work, but also filled with joy and a compelling sense of achievement. We are aware that we are building something so unusual and so unique that we could just as easily be called a unicorn of the media industry or the black sheep of business, as the pursuit of profit is our least prerogative. As you will read below, our objectives are different and have little to do with the prevailing profit-maximising drive of today. We see the world and its needs through the lens of those close to us, and this is rarely matched by a business approach. Besides, notions of the common good and social justice have always stood in contrast to fiscal calculations aimed at generating needs in order to secure opportunities for capital expansion. Which does not prevent the capitalisation of dreams being combined with capital growth. The point is in the approach to capital accumulation, in other words in the ethics of work and conduct, and in particular in the ethics of building and setting goals that are meaningful and socially viable. This is who we are and what our goals include - accomplished step by step, with effort but also with a smile upon our lips, hope in our hearts and faith for the people we want to help and for whom we roll up our sleeves every day. Our mission is to educate and promote the sport of archery by consolidating the archery community, exchanging information and sharing experience through discussions and articles. We focus on intercultural exchange by promoting local and international archery events. TIFAM is the magazine that integrates all associations, their club work and achievements on the island of Ireland and abroad. We write for you and about you, while encouraging you to participate in discussions on topics that fire up the archery community.

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Recent shoot down at Valley Bowmen Archery Club
04/10/2025

Recent shoot down at Valley Bowmen Archery Club

A little tag along at a recent shoot in Valleybowmen Archery shoot , a 3 arrow round and a lot of fun was had . The course was beautiful and challenging and ...

🔥❄️ Winter, steel, and a fallen duke.Charles the Bold faces the blizzard at Nancy, 1477. Pikes close, a halberd drops th...
02/10/2025

🔥❄️ Winter, steel, and a fallen duke.

Charles the Bold faces the blizzard at Nancy, 1477. Pikes close, a halberd drops the curtain, and Europe pivots as Mary joins Maximilian. Court glitter freezes to scar and tooth—power turns on a single stroke.

🛡️ Read the feature: ambition, infantry, and a map remade.
🎯 For readers who love real medieval stakes, hard evidence, and charged scenes.

👉 Tap to read now and share with a history-mad friend.
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A winter reckoning at Nancy: Charles the Bold meets the new age of infantry. A halberd ends a rout while court glitter, hunger, ice, and wolves frame the fall; maps shift as Mary weds Maximilian and Europe tilts toward a long Habsburg–French contest.

02/10/2025

DUNBRODY ARCHERS
2 Arrow Round
Sunday 5th October

Gates open at 8.30am
Shoot start at 10am sharp

Online registration only:
https://www.dunbrodyarchers.ie/shop

Fees: Adults €10
Juniors/Cubs €5

Tea/coffee on site, please bring your own mug

Open shoot, valid membership required

Type Dunbrody Archers into Google Maps for directions

Another article in our Beginner Series 🎯🏹Archery Setup Basics: A Beginner’s Dictionary of Brace Height, Stringing, and N...
02/10/2025

Another article in our Beginner Series 🎯🏹

Archery Setup Basics: A Beginner’s Dictionary of Brace Height, Stringing, and Nocking Points 📏🧵🔧
Build calm, repeatable shots from day one—brace height made clear, safe stringing with a bow stringer, simple nocking points, AMO length, nock fit, quick fixes, and a pocket toolkit.

✅ Learn: brace height checks, stringing sequence, tie-on or brass nocks
✅ Do: one-number gear log, small adjustments, cleaner flight
✅ Bring: bow square, stringer, wax, spare nocks—confidence in a zip pouch

Tag a new archer who’ll love straightforward setup tips 🙌


Beginner archery made clear: brace height, safe stringing with a bow stringer, simple nocking points, AMO string length nock fit, and care. Learn step-by-step checks, quick fixes, and a small toolkit for reliable, repeatable shots — in club sessions.

Archers! 🏹 A new fictional fantasy serial has just begun.BowhunterFor over a century, the nation of Fohalin lived on bor...
01/10/2025

Archers! 🏹 A new fictional fantasy serial has just begun.

Bowhunter

For over a century, the nation of Fohalin lived on borrowed time, thriving on the territory of a caged monster. Now, the deathly binds have been broken. 🐍💥

The gigantic Vainglory Typhon is free.

As the beast returns, it brings more than just obliteration. Fohalin's corrupt leadership shatters, leaving the devastated cities and terrified people to fend for themselves. 🏃‍♂️💨

In their place, an unlikely trio emerges from the chaos:
🙏 An excommunicated priest from a foreign land.
🏹 An unlucky and ungrateful hunter who sees a trophy in the beast.
🏴‍☠️ A pirate captain with a conscience, bound to the will of his ship.

They must now hunt a creature that doesn't just adapt to its environment—it forces the environment to adapt to its presence. 🌪️🌊

The hunt begins now. Read the prologue here! 👇
https://tifam.ie/bowhunter-prologue/

The beast has returned! 🔥 A colossal sea serpent rises from the deep, and the nation of Fohalin is its first target. For 100 years, a secret deterrent kept it chained. That secret is now lost. ⛓️💥 As their people face destruction, the nation’s corrupt leaders meet in the shadows. Their p...

The archers at Lough Cuan Bowmen see beyond the hordes of undead, beyond the quarantines, and the potential end of the w...
29/09/2025

The archers at Lough Cuan Bowmen see beyond the hordes of undead, beyond the quarantines, and the potential end of the world and humanity.

To them, zombies are just walking targets, there to make the apocalypse fun.

Here is the account of week 1 of the Zombie Hunt.

Whilst it is close to Halloween, I would remind the reader, and archer, that zombies, the undead, however you refer to them, are not a seasonal problem. Just as much as a dog is just not for Christmas, a zombie not just for Halloween. And at Lough Cuan Bowmen, the hunting season on reanimated co**se...

28/09/2025
Here comes a fan-favourite—Blood Moon Archer is back 🏹🌕A bold tee for range days and city streets: soft hand, durable pr...
27/09/2025

Here comes a fan-favourite—Blood Moon Archer is back 🏹🌕
A bold tee for range days and city streets: soft hand, durable print, clean silhouette. Pick up yours in the TIFAM Newsagent shop and browse the full tee lineup 👕🔥

Every purchase sustains a volunteer-run, nonprofit magazine—more coaching pieces, heritage stories, gear reviews, and fresh print runs. Your order keeps independent archery journalism alive in Ireland. Thank you for backing the crew that keeps the work moving.

Shop here ➜ https://tifam.ie/product/blood-moon-archer/

Unveil your dark side this Halloween with our exclusive "Blood Moon Archer" t-shirt. This striking design features a chilling scene—an arrow dripping with blood piercing through a haunted sky, all against the ghostly glow of a full moon.

Did you know... When you take up online membership with TIFAM, you not only sustain our nonprofit magazine and help the ...
26/09/2025

Did you know...

When you take up online membership with TIFAM, you not only sustain our nonprofit magazine and help the print edition thrive. 📰
You also receive 10% off in our Newsagent shop. 🛒
And above that, Membership grants you Author status, so you can publish your work on our site—memoirs, shoot reports, tips, coaching insights—and strong pieces maybe printed i paper edition of the magazine. ✍️⭐
Don't wait! Build your name as an respected author with us through online membership. 📣📚

Join TIFAM for €0.00 today and enjoy your first month free! Support a non-profit fostering inclusivity in archery, backing the All Ireland Archery Festival and TIFAM Youth Cup. Plus, enjoy 10% off on all purchases, including printed magazine subscriptions!

The truth of your shot is written on paper. 📜 Ready to read it?Paper tuning is more than a technical fix—it’s a dialogue...
25/09/2025

The truth of your shot is written on paper. 📜 Ready to read it?

Paper tuning is more than a technical fix—it’s a dialogue with your bow. 🏹 It’s the path from guesswork to certainty, helping you find that clean, efficient flight every archer seeks.

With a simple home-built frame, you can see exactly how your arrow leaves the string. We show you how to read the tear, make small adjustments, and bring your equipment into perfect harmony. 🛠️

That small, tangible victory is closer than you think. Find your perfect flight right here! 👇

https://tifam.ie/a-basic-guide-to-paper-tuning-for-archery/

How does paper tuning improve arrow flight? A home-built frame holds paper as a witness to the arrow's path. Read the tear's story, adjust nock and rest, and turn a flawed flight into a clean line—a dialogue in paper, wood, and steel toward a certain aim.

The bow you buy is a commitment. It will shape your hands, your shoulders, and your scores. 🏹Choosing your first bow is ...
25/09/2025

The bow you buy is a commitment. It will shape your hands, your shoulders, and your scores. 🏹

Choosing your first bow is the most important step for any new archer in Ireland. Our guide is here to light the path, covering everything from IFAF & IFAA rules to selecting a safe draw weight and matching your equipment.

Learn the difference between a longbow, a barebow, and a freestyle rig. Build a foundation for a lifetime of true-flying shots. 🎯

Read the complete guide at the link below. 📖


Your first bow shapes your entire archery journey. This IFAF & IFAA guide for Irish beginners covers bow styles, draw weight, and safety to help you choose equipment that builds skill, prevents injury, and ensures your arrows fly true from day one.

Did you know 🤔🏹TIFAM magazines are now within reach! You can pick up your copy at:📍 Centra, Emo Garage, Abbeyleix Road, ...
25/09/2025

Did you know 🤔🏹

TIFAM magazines are now within reach! You can pick up your copy at:
📍 Centra, Emo Garage, Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise
📍 Portlaoise Library
📍 National Library of Ireland
📍 New Ross Library
📍 Nigent’s Newsagent, New Ross

Each issue gathers voices, reflections, and stories worth carrying home.

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