The Irish Trophy Commission is pleased to confirm that Countryside Alliance Ireland has accepted an invitation to be represented on the Commission’s Advisory Board, joining the Irish Deer Society and the Wild Deer Association of Ireland. The Advisory Board now comprises Richard Adams (Irish Deer Society), Pat Scully (Wild Deer Association of Ireland) and Lyall Plant (Countryside Alliance), together with the Commission’s founding Directors, Liam McGarry, Joe Murphy and Liam Nolan.

The Irish Trophy Commission measures trophy heads principally for the three Irish deer species, Red, Fallow and Sika, and awards certificates and medals based on the ITC, CIC (Conseil International de la Chasse et de la Conservation du Gibier) International Council for Game & Wildlife Conservation and Rowland Ward measurement criteria.

ITC measurers are fully trained, accredited and experienced in the task of measuring trophy heads. Trophy measurement is utilised to track the quality, including the genetic quality, and outcome of selective deer management and as part of the ITC contribution to education and research in the matter of wild deer in Ireland.

Nominated Trainee Head Measurers will now be trained in head measuring techniques and criteria by ITC Accredited Measurers, so that trophy measurement will be available throughout Ireland. Persons wishing to have heads assessed and measured can contact ITC Secretary Joe Murphy, tel. no. 087 283 4662. A nominal charge applies in respect of the expenses of the Accredited Measurer carrying out any head measurement. ITC is a not-for-profit organisation committed to contributing to the better management of game and wildlife in Ireland.