Deer Census - (Chairman Dermott Twohig) (RIP)
The function of this group was to carry out a detailed census of all deer in the Society area, to prepare maps and where possible to research possible background of deer introductions. While initially the groups activities dealt with formulating a basis for data collection and storage, there would be in the future a lot of detailed fieldwork carried out and this group would be seeking the active participation of all members.

Deer Policy - (Chairman Jim Teehan)
This group dealt with the drawing up of a detailed policy for all deer in Ireland, and would present their policy document to the government at an early date. Their work will be very intense and their policy document will form the basis for our constitution and would hopefully be able to cover every eventuality which would arise regarding deer, their management, and the management of them for the coming years.

Deer Management Course - (Chairman Billy O Regan)
Over the last number of years there have been a number of attempts to organize a Deer Management Course. These groups' activities were to bring to fruition all these attempts. Their brief was to draw up a detailed syllabus for a Deer Management Course, which will allow every member to increase his/her knowledge and understanding of deer, their habitats, the law pertaining to deer etc, as well as providing a test for persons wishing to take part in deer management. They will also arrange venues, dates, speakers and examiners for the course.


Past Officers of the Wild Deer Association of Ireland

Since its foundation in 1981 the Wild Deer Association of Ireland, has always had a strong membership, committee and officers. Which has resulted in the Association going from strength to strength each year. We are always grateful for the commitment and hard work these people have carried out in the interest of our national deer herds.

The founding committee was made up of, Chairman - E Moriarty Limerick, Vice Chairman B. Friel Waterford, Hon. Secretary - Mary O Regan Tipperary, Treasurer - J Freney Tipperary (RIP), Committee - D Twohig Cork (RIP), T Morrissey Limerick, M Carnew Tipperary, M Roche Waterford, T O Donnell Limerick, C Langan Kilkenny (RIP), T O Connell Limerick (RIP), B Kennedy Waterford, P Smith Tipperary, R Wilkinson Tipperary, D O Halloran Cork (RIP), T Teehan Tipperary, B O Regan Tipperary, R Rice Tipperary (RIP), L Ryan Waterford.

Past Officers:

On 17th of August 2002, the Association changed its name from the Southern Deer Society to the Wild Deer Association of Ireland, along with adopting a new constitution. These changes were made to reflect the national presence the Association now has throughout Ireland.

Contact
If you would like to contact the Wild Deer Association of Ireland, we can be contacted on the following (Please note our postal address has changes - see below):

Phone - D. Hannigan Hon. Secretary - +353 (0)87 2496987 J. Creedon Chairman - +353 (0)87 6797939 T. Grace Treasurer - +353 (0)504 22217

E-mail - info@wilddeerireland.com Postal - Wild Deer Association of Ireland PO Box 31 Midleton, Co. Cork.

Web-site Credits
We would like to thank the following people, for without their help, this web-site would not be possible.

Sponsorship -
L. Ryan, D. O'Hea, B. O'Regan, T. Grace, D. Hannigan, M. Ryan, D. Cleary, T. O'Donnell.

Information -
L. Ryan, M. Ryan, B. O'Regan, M. O'Regan, B. Coad, D. Hannigan, S. Bennett, National Parks & Wildlife Service, Duchas, Coillte Teo. Killarney National Park, Irish Gold Venison, Robert Pritcher & Ger O Brien.

Photography -
J. Creedon, M. Coombes

Web-Site Design - Ian Hannigan Email - ian@slowrocket.com

Online Portfolio - http://www.slowrocket.com Mobile - +353 (0)87 2496987

Research & Text -
Damien Hannigan / Ian Hannigan