East Coast Shooting Club held their Target Rifle Open on the 16th of May 2026. It was a bright sunny morning on the range with light winds. A great day for the first Saturday shoot of the season with a good turnout of shooters. The range looked very well thanks to Konrad and the yellow peril mower
The East Coast Open Target Rifle shoot, originally the Fassaroe Open, has been running since 1986. We had a short break when we were homeless and for COVID but there are still 40 years of history attached to the trophy the first winner in 1986 was David C of the then Fassaroe Sporting Club. There are many well known and seasoned shooters names on the plinth of the cup with East Coast’s Sandy Wilson winning no less than eight times.
This year’s winner was Patrick Lynch of Dublin University Rifle Club with a score of 578.
Second was Dermot Malone, East Coast Shooting Club, with a score of 573
Third place was taken by Sandy Wilson, East Coast Shooting Club, also with a score of 573 losing out narrowly on count back.
For the class prizes, only eligible for those who did not win in the overall competition.
First place in class A judged on best two cards was Veronika Zavatska of Dublin University Rifle Club.
First in Class B/C was Peter Daynes of Rathdrum Rifle and Pistol Club
Second place won by Oskar Trankner of East Coast Shooting Club
Third place was won by Sean Minnock of Dublin University Rifle Club
ECSC would like to thank all those involved in range preparation, the range officers, the shooters who participated and the large group from DURC who made the day. Tea and pastries were enjoyed by all.
Full results can be viewed here.
