Archery in Clare

Sportsmad_Mick

Hi archery enthusiasts!

My nephew was telling me he went on school tour in Kilkee, Clare last week and got to do some archery there as part of a watersports & activity tour and is keen to give it a go again. I have always wanted to take this up and thought it would be a nice activity for the two of us to do together - I had done a bit of it in college a long while ago but would love to give it a go. I was just in Limerick this morning and checked out two shops there - one by the cornmarket (cant remember what it is called) and the other on Ellen street...mad for worms...or something like that.

Is it a bad plan to just buy myself a bow and get on with it myself with my little bit of knowledge that I may or may not remember myself?:o
Does anyone know where I might be able to get lessons or join a club in Clare or are there any other budding archers in the area who just regularly meet up for a go?

Thanks
Mick

thegrayson

Look up Archers of Ennis on Facebook. They're only a new club so I dont know if theyre in a position to take in beginners yet.

greysides

Mick, the best route is through a club, especially as your nephew will need coaching and you may need refreshing. A club will most likely have equipment you can use for a while, while you get stronger. It will cut down the amount of kit you need to buy/swap. You'll also need advice on arrows etc and it would be a pity to miss out on the social side of archery also.