drumbanagher estate shoot
Armagh, N.I.
Drumbanagher shoot is rightly regarded as one of Northern Ireland’s premier high
pheasant and high duck shoots. The shooting offered has become much sought after
by high bird aficionados throughout the island of Ireland and further afield.
The birds presented will test the prowess of even the most seasoned Shots and
can make or break a sporting reputation in the matter of a single drive.
Drumbanagher is a walled demesne situated a few miles south of the scenic
village of Poyntzpass in the county of Armagh, Northern Ireland. The historic
seat of the Close family, the demesne extends to some 650 acres and is one of
the most fertile and beautiful private areas in the Emerald Isle. Sadly,
Drumbanagher Castle, the once handsome, primary residence of the demesne, built
in 1837 by Lieut.- Col. Maxwell Close is now demolished. However, the large
portico, which stood in front of the Italian-style house, remains to the present
day and gives a sense of the impressive grandeur of the demesne. Drumbanagher is
one of the prettiest expanses of Irish countryside where the steep wooded
valleys and tree-lined pastures idyllically lend themselves to superlative
driven game shooting. Drumbanagher is easily accessible being situated 35 miles
south-west of Belfast and 65 miles north of Dublin and within easy reach of both
airport and ferry terminals, with excellent motorway and ‘A’ road links. Local
4-star accommodation can be arranged for travelling Guns.
