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Hawkeye School of Falconry
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Hawkeye School of Falconry, near Kilkenny City, are totally dedicated to this ancient sport of Kings. This, the noblest of all field sports, gives you a memorable opportunity to personally fly, handle, feed and interact with trained hawks and owls.

Even before recorded history, our ancestors flew birds of prey. From the Steppes of Asia to medieval Europe, from five thousand years ago to the present day falconry has become a way of life for Falconers around the world.

Whether or not you have experienced falconry before, enjoy the opportunity to handle these magnificent creatures. Let them fly from your gloved hand and return to feed. It is a profound experience to interact so closely with a hunting animal.

Hawkeye School of Falconry adhere to a very high standard of falconry and only use practicing Falconers for all their services.

Hawkeye Falconry Ireland provides falconry and archery lessons at their school on the beautiful grounds of Lyrath Estate, close to the medieval city of Kilkenny.

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