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Highlights
- Two-hour experience
- Hands on flying of harris hawks
- Falcon show
- Owl photoshoot session
- Set in picturesque Goldmines river setting
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Birds of a feather can flock to
Falconry Ireland for a two-hour falconry experience, beginning with an introduction to the ancient sport. Visitors spend an hour learning to fly two harris hawks in the open air, before returning to the centre for a falcon session. After snapping pics in an owl photoshoot, guests can finish up with a Q & A about their winged friends.
Choose from the following options for a falconry experience:
• €80 for two people (52% off)
Groupon takes flight with Falconry Ireland, finding out about the ancient sport along the way.
What separates Falconry Ireland from the rest?
Set on the banks of the Goldmines river, the centre aims to offer guests the opportunity to get up close and personal with majestic birds of prey.
What is the history of the sport?
Falconry is said to have started around 2,000 BC in Korea before spreading alongside Ghengis Khan's army. It was popularised in Western Europe during the Middle Ages with the crusaders.
What services are available?
In addition to group falconry experiences, private and corporate sessions are available. Budding ornithologists can even take to the air with a helicopter hawk walk.
Fine Print
Validity:
18 July to 18 November 2013.
Purchase: Limit 1 per 1 or 2 people. Limit 1 per visit. May buy 4 additional as gifts.
Redemption: Booking required by phone. 48-hour cancellation policy.
Further information: Valid Thu, Sat, or Sun 11.30am-1.30pm, must check in with the voucher at 11.15am. Must be 14 or older; under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Guests must check in 15 minutes before start time. Reasonable mobility required. Programmes may be altered for technical or weather conditions. No spectators. No pets allowed. For directions please check this map: http://falconryofireland.com/map.htm. Valid on option purchased only.
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Purchase: Limit 1 per 1 or 2 people. Limit 1 per visit. May buy 4 additional as gifts.
Redemption: Booking required by phone. 48-hour cancellation policy.
Further information: Valid Thu, Sat, or Sun 11.30am-1.30pm, must check in with the voucher at 11.15am. Must be 14 or older; under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Guests must check in 15 minutes before start time. Reasonable mobility required. Programmes may be altered for technical or weather conditions. No spectators. No pets allowed. For directions please check this map: http://falconryofireland.com/map.htm. Valid on option purchased only.
See the rules that apply to all deals.