Gamekeeper is celebrated for his country dedication

Gamekeeper is celebrated for his country dedication

17 July 2013

A FORMER gamekeeper at the historic Rademon Estate near Crossgar has been honoured. Robin Magee’s lifetime of work dedicated to the Ulster countryside and its sporting traditions has been recognised by The Great Game Fairs of Ireland.

He was praised for the contribution he has made over the years to maintaining and developing one of the Province’s fine historic estates at the recent preview of The Irish Game Fair and Flavour Fine Food Festival held at Shanes Castle.

Downpatrick man, Albert Titterington, Director of the Great Game Fairs of Ireland, praised Robin for his work over many years.

“Our objective in The Great Game Fairs is today what it has always been, to demonstrate how countrysports, farming and conservation can work together for the preservation and promotion of the Irish countryside and its traditional rural way of life,” he continued.

“We are delighted to honour an individual who shares our vision. Robin’s skills, energy and commitment, combined with his extensive knowledge, make him a true champion of country living.”

Preparing to follow in Robin’s footsteps is eight year-old Katelyn Thomas whose dad is the gamekeeper at the Ballydugan Estate outside Downpatrick.

The Downpatrick Primary School pupil has her heart set on becoming a gamekeeper when she grows up, an indication that country lifestyles are successfully inspiring a new generation.