Documentary

Glen of the Grouse

Glen of the Grouse is a short but inspirational documentary that follows the journey of Glenfarne Gun Club and Ireland's only Grouse Keeper, John Carslake, on their joint mission to conserve an endangered bird species, the Irish Red Grouse.

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Supported by
The Heritage Council – An Chomhairle Oidhreachta Coillte Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Glenfarne Gun Club National Association of Regional Game Councils
Male Irish Red Grouse standing in flowering heather
Irish Red Grouse
The film

Glen of the Grouse

Glen of the Grouse is a short but inspirational documentary that follows the journey of Glenfarne Gun Club and Ireland's only Grouse Keeper, John Carslake, on their joint mission to conserve an endangered bird species, the Irish Red Grouse, through the careful implementation of a locally developed management plan on Boleybrack Mountain.

Hugely supported by the upland farmers, the people of Glenfarne and other stakeholders, this is a story of passion and dedication coupled with a desire to share the knowledge gained along the way.

The mission

A joint mission to conserve the Irish Red Grouse

Glenfarne Gun Club

On a joint mission with John Carslake to conserve the Irish Red Grouse.

John Carslake

Ireland's only Grouse Keeper.

Boleybrack Mountain

Careful implementation of a locally developed management plan.

The community

Hugely supported by the upland farmers, the people of Glenfarne and other stakeholders.

This documentary demonstrates best practice upland management in Ireland.