Rathdrum Rifle & Pistol Club was founded in 1961 and currently owns an indoor range situated at Brewery Place Rathdrum, which was built by the members in 1963. The club’s facilities are used by the members for target shooting to International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) and Olympic standard. Our current premises is located in the centre of Rathdrum and contains a seven point 25 yard and 25m range equipped with Megalink Electronic targets. The range was built and financed by the founding members of the club in 1963.

The building has become quite rundown over the years. No remedial work has been carried out other than the replacement of windows in 2002. This is due to the fact that in 1999, the club was approached by the developers of an urban renewal scheme in the centre of Rathdrum with a view to acquiring our premises for the purposes of the development.  After a considerable length of time, and three separate applications to Wicklow County Council, we have now received planning permission for a new premises on the outskirts of the town.

The new premises will be on a c. 6.5 acre site in the townland of 'Stump of the Castle' which is approximately 2km from the centre of Rathdrum. The new range will be able to cater for all Olympic Target Shooting disciplines, as well as some NSRA and ISSF disciplines not included in the current Olympic calendar.

For further information, see our News section.

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This website is now officially closed. No further updates will appear on it, and over time, as items appear on the new website they will disappear from here.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website. Like everything it's a work in progress, but the new form is fully functional. We now have the ability to take bookings for competitions or range hire. Go to www.rathdrumrpc.org

Results for Spring Special now on results page.

Results for February Open on the Results Page. Bookings being taken now for Spring Special on 11th March.

Rathdrum Rifle & Pistol Club is affiliated to the National Smallbore Rifle Association (NSRA) in the UK, the National Target Shooting Association (NTSA) and the National Association of Sporting Rifle Clubs (NASRC) in Ireland. These associations all represent the sport of target shooting in its various forms.

For those interested in joining the club please download the application form here, fill it out and post it to: The Secretary, Rathdrum Rifle & Pistol Club, Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow. Current fees and subs are as follows: Joining fee (once off) €300, Annual Sub €200 plus insurance (currently about €70). New members are probationary for 12 months, Currently we only allow use of air and rimfire .22 firearms due to sound issues. High (supersonic) Velocity ammunition is strictly prohibited.

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