Courtlough Shooting Grounds

At Courtlough Shooting Grounds, we offer a wide range of lessons for all levels of skill. Whether you have never held a gun before or want to develop your skills further, we have the knowledge and experience to help you.

Private Shooting Lesson @ €45 per lesson (plus Clays and Cartridges)

Our Private Lessons are ideal for the shooter interested in learning the necessary skills to improve and excel in the sport of Clay Pigeon Shooting.

Upon arrival you will meet your instructor who will perform a gun fit, discuss your shooting requirements and teach you the correct shooting techniques for different targets.

This lesson includes 1 hour of private tuition.  The cost of clays (42c per clay) and ammunition is chargeable in addition to the lesson fee. You will generally shoot approximately 50 clay targets during your lesson, and we have a wide variety of ammunition to choose from, which ranges from €8.50 per box of 25 cartridges, upwards, depending on your requirements. (Prices are correct as of June 2022, but may be subject to change over time.)

Please note that these lessons are generally best suited to those who have already begun their shooting journey, and are looking to improve on their current skillset. For complete beginners, we would suggest starting with one of our experience packages instead, to get a feel for the sport and see if it is something you would like to take up. All our experience packages are suitable for beginners, are fully instructor-led and are inclusive of everything you need. You can view these packages and book online here.

Clay Shooting Young Guns @ €40 per lesson (plus Clays and Cartridges)

Courtlough Shooting Grounds “Young Guns”  lessons are specifically designed  for juniors (suitable from 14 yrs up), to help build their experience and introduce them into the world of Clay Shooting.

They are the perfect introduction for a novice into the sport of Clay Shooting, learning the basic skills required to improve and excel in the sport. Be it a young boy or girl, they will not only enjoy their time at Courtlough, but learn from it too. These hour long shooting lessons are run all year round and provide a fantastic introduction, whilst ensuring the rules of firearm safety and etiquette are taught and understood.

This lesson includes 1 hour of private tuition.  The cost of clays (42c per clay) and ammunition is chargeable in addition to the lesson fee. You will generally shoot approximately 50 clay targets during your lesson, and we have a wide variety of ammunition to choose from, which ranges from €8.50 per box of 25 cartridges, upwards, depending on your requirements. (Prices are correct as of June 2022, but may be subject to change over time.)