Journey's End with Jordan Hughes - 12-09-25

NIPA REACH THE HALFWAY POINT OF THE YB SEASON

 We have now reached the half way point in the N.I.P.A. Youngbird season. This week makes it 5 races down with 5 more to go. The Mighty N.I.P.A. have been the furthest from home to date yet with the race being held from Fermoy in Co. Cork. A Total of 368 members of the N.I.P.A. sent a total of 10,038 Birds to Co. Cork. On Saturday morning the 16^th of August the N.I.P.A. Liberated in Fermoy at 7:45AM in a Light East wind.

JOURNEY’S END - N.I.P.A NOTES – SECTIONS C, D, F, & G

The Winning Bird from the fifth Youngbird Race of the N.I.P.A. Season belongs to D. Calvin of Bondhill Social H.P.S. in Section E.

 Many Congratulations to D. Calvin on claiming 1^st N.I.P.A. Open Fermoy from 10,038 Birds.

Also, Congratulations to 2^nd Open T. McClean of Edgarstown H.P.S. in Section E.

Congratulations to 3^rd Open P. McElhatton of Coalisland & District H.P.S. in Section A.

SECTION C REPORT

The Winner of Section C (68/1,718) from Fermoy was Crawford & Robinson of Larne & District H.P.S. The partnership tops their club from Fermoy (296 Birds) and also tops Section C  (1,178 Birds) and overall in the N.I.P.A. Open placings achieved 39^th N.I.P.A. Open (10,038 Birds). The Section C Winning pigeon GB25 C 17410 Sire was bred by Robert Rea and is a full brother his 1,000 Dale Gold Ring Winner. Dam is from Edward Young from England and is of Danny Van Dyke and Broer Kanon bloodlines.

Crawford & Robinson Section C Winners from Fermoy

Many Congratulations to Section C Winners Crawford & Robinson and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners

Ballycarry & District: (4/68) 1^st J. Parke 1197; 2^nd N J Arthurs 1194; 3^rd N J Arthurs 1174; 4^th J. Parke 1167; 5^th N J Arthurs 1134; 6^th N J Arthurs 1075

Ballyclare & District: (9/242) 1^st Higginson & Fasciola 1284; 2^nd Higginson & Fasciola 1284; 3^rd A&T Agnew 1283; 4^th G&R Lawrie 1279; 5^th A&T Agnew 1264; 6^th A&T Agnew 1260

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Higginson & Fasciola Ballyclare & District H.P.S. Winners

Carrick Social: (6/159) 1^st W R McClean 1264; 2^nd W R McClean 1241; 3^rd D. Armstrong & Son 1237; 4^th W R McClean 1214; 5^th D. Armstrong & Son 1213; 6^th J. McMaw 1200

Mark Maguire & Son Newry & District H.P.S. Winners.

Doagh & District: (5/164) 1^st J&R Scott 1267; 2^nd Mr & Mrs B. McNeilly 1256; 3^rd A&N Lewis 1256; 4^th Mr & Mrs B. McNeilly 1247; 5^th Mr & Mrs B. McNeilly 1244; 6^th A&N Lewis 1240

J&R Scott Winners of Doagh & District H.P.S. from Fermoy. Winner was bred by Highland Lofts

Eastway H.P.S: (5/183) 1^st Whiteside Bros 1267; 2^nd D. McElhone & Dtr 1247; 3^rd D&J Campbell 1245; 4^th G. McKenna 1243; 5^th G. McKenna 1237; 6^th Whiteside Bros 1233

Glenarm & District: (4/66) 1^st G. McWhirter 1224; 2^nd O. O’Neill & Son 1194; 3^rd G. McWhirter 1185; 4^th G. McWhirter 1183; 5^th O. O’Neill & Son 1130; 6^th K S McCloy 1130

G. McWhirter Glenarm & District Winnner.

Kingsmoss: (7/108) 1^st PR Wilson 1262; 2^nd T. Cairns & Son 1237; 3^rd J. Dawson & Son 1236; 4^th J. Dawson & Son 1233; 5^th T. Cairns & Son 1224; 6^th W. Gault & Son 1197

PR Wilson Winners of Kingsmoss H.P.S.

Larne & District: (11/296) 1^st Crawford & Robinson 1296; 2^nd T. Rodgers 1294; 3^rd A S McNaghten 1272; 4^th G K & I Moxham 1271; 5^th K&D Hagans 1257; 6^th T. Rodgers 1255

Ligoniel & District: (14/332) 1^st Bingham & Seaton & Dowie 1292; 2^nd Bingham & Seaton & Dowie 1284; 3^rd S. Dunwoody 1283; 4^th McMurray & Anderson 1281; 5^th Calderwood & Waite 1271; 6^th W. O’Boyle 1262

Bingham, Seaton & Dowie Ligoniel H.P.S. Winners

East Antrim Amalgamation

Fermoy Y/B 16/8/25

With most of the convoy now creeping over the 200 mile mark the destination for the EAA was Fermoy, it was also a pool race!

Taking the red card honours this week are one of Larne & Districts finest partnerships Crawford & Robinson!

The winning hen not only bagging 1st in the EAA she also topped NIPA sec C & 39th open respectively.

The way things have been this season with ybs thus far makes this result all the better!

Breeding of the hen is as follows

The sire was bred by robert rea for stock. He's a full brother to a cock which won 2 young bird club races last year , also full brother to rabs £1000 dale gold ring winner and winning hen. The dam we brought in this year from Edward young in England. She's danny van dyke with cow girl and broer kanon in her lines.

Another great day at the office for Gary & Rab!

Well done men

A mention also to their club mate Tony Rodgers who has been heading north in the result every week he finished

2nd club, 2nd EAA, 2nd NIPA sec C & 42nd open!

Jonny Baxter EAA press officer

East Antrim Amalgamation Result

1^st Crawford & Robinson 1296 20 Points; 2^nd T. Rodgers 1294 19 Points; 3^rd Higginson & Fasciola 1284 19 Points; 4^th Higginson & Fasciola 1284 18 Points; 5^th A&T Agnew 1283 17 Points; 6^th G&R Lawrie 1279 16 Points; 7^th A S McNaghten 1272 15 Points; 8^th G K & I Moxham 1271 14 Points; 9^th Whiteside Bros 1267 13 Points; 10^th J&R Scott 1267 12 Points; 11^th A&T Agnew 1264 11 Points; 12^th P R Wilson 1262 10 Points; 13^th A&T Agnew 1260 9 Points; 14^th Higginson & Fasciola 1258 8 Points; 15^th K&D Hagans 1257 7 Points; 16^th Mr&Mrs B. McNeilly 1256 6 Points; 17^th A&N Lewis 1256 Points; 18^th Higginson & Fasciola 1256 3 Points; 19^th T. Rodgers 1255 2 Points; 20^th K&D Hagans 1255 1 Points

SECTION D REPORT

The Winner of Section D (50/1,457) from Fermoy was N. Black & Son of Dromara H.P.S. A great performance from Fermoy winning 1^st & 3^rd Prizes in Dromara H.P.S.(210 Birds) And to top it off Winning 1^st Section D (1,457 Birds) and in the N.I.P.A. gained a great placing in taking 13^th Open with the Section Winning pigeon (10,038 Birds). Pictured is Alan, David and Andrew Black of N. Black & Son partnership. With their Fermoy Section D Winning pigeon GB25 C 31324 a Blue Cheq Hen. The Hen was a gift from good friends T&G Black of Strangford.

Alan, David & Andrew Black of N. Black & Sons Section D Winners from Fermoy

Many Congratulations to Section D Winners N. Black & Son and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners

Colin H.P.S: (4/132) 1^st O&M Monaghan 1271; 2^nd O&M Monaghan 1271 3^rd S. Finn 1271; 4^th S. Finn 1270; 5^th O&M Monaghan 1264; 6^th O&M Monaghan 1254

O&M Monaghan Colin H.P.S Winners

Derriaghy: (4/127) 1^st I. Kennedy 1222; 2^nd D. Johnston 1221; 3^rd K. Johnston 1221; 4^th K. Johnston 1220; 5^th R. Benson 1218

Dromara H.P.S: (8/210) 1^st N. Black & Son 1318; 2^nd N. Edgar & Son 1256; 3^rd N. Black & Son 1245; 4^th C. Rooney & Sons 1242; 5^th C. Rooney & Sons 1239; 6^th M. Russell 1237

Dromore H.P.S: (6/226) 1^st P&J Boal 1265; 2^nd Aiken Bros 1257; 3^rd Aiken Bros 1257; 4^th Aiken Bros 1254; 5^th Aiken Bros 1253; 6^th S. Wilson & Son 1250

Glen H.P.S: (1/) 1^st J&D Braniff 1278; 2^nd J&D Braniff 1272; 3^rd J&D Braniff 1264; 4^th J&D Braniff 1256; 5^th J&D Braniff 1256

Glenavy & District: (5/129) 1^st I. Gibb & Sons 1254; 2^nd I. Gibb & Sons 1234; 3^rd I. Gibb & Sons 1233; 4^th Liley & Withers 1205; 5^th D. Scott 1201; 6^th G&S Owens 1200

Harmony H.P.S: (3/54) 1^st J. Turner 1260; 2^nd B. Hogg & Sons 1231; 3^rd B. Hogg & Sons 1228; 4^th J. Turner 1217; 5^th B. Hogg & Sons 1214; 6^th J. Turner 1202

Hillsborough & Maze: (5/307) 1^st G. Marsden 1279; 2^nd G. Marsden 1278; 3^rd G. Marsden 1276; 4^th G. Marsden 1275; 5^th J. Kelly & Sons 1265; 6^th Lyons & Kennedy 1263

Lisburn & District: (12/282) 1^st L. Magee & Son 1281; 2^nd Smyth & Adams 1272; 3^rd L. Magee & Son 1271; 4^th L. Magee & Son 1271; 5^th R. Topping & Son 1262; 6^th R. Topping & Son 1250

South Belfast H.P.S: (3/65) 1^st T. McNally 1207; 2^nd T. McNally 1191; 3^rd T. McNally 1185; 4^th T. McNally 1185; 5^th T. McNally 1180; 6^th M. Fleming 1180

Tucker McNally South Belfast H.P.S Winner

Titanic H.P.S: D/S

Trinity R.P.C: (5/141) 1^st J&L Smyth 1277; 2^nd J&L Smyth 1277; 3^rd J&L Smyth 1272; 4^th J&L Smyth 1269; 5^th J&L Smyth 1259; 6^th J&L Smyth 1250

J&L Smyth Trinity H.P.S. Winner

SECTION F REPORT

The Winner of Section F (18/285) from Fermoy was Gordon Bros & Sons of Cloughey H.P.S. The Gordons take home another Section F Win for the season (285 Birds)

Gordon Bros & Sons Section F Winners

Many Congratulations to Section F Winners Gordon Bros & Sons and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners.

Ards: (7/71) 1^st W. Leckey 1179; 2^nd J. Adair 1175; 3^rd W. Leckey 1156; 4^th W. Leckey 1155; 5^th W. Leckey 1118; 6^th W. Leckey 1118

W. Leckey Newtownards H.P.S. Winner

Annalong: D/S

Bangor R.P.C: (3/87) 1^st Lambert & Stewart 1197; 2^nd Lambert & Stewart 1184; 3^rd Lambert & Stewart 1183; 4^th D. Shaw 1176; 5^th Lambert & Stewart 1169; Lambert & Stewart 1166

Lambert & Stewart Bangor R.P.C. Winners

Cloughey H.P.S: (2/26) 1^st Gordon Bros & Sons 1203; 2^nd Gordon Bros & Sons 1182; 3^rd Gordon Bros & Sons 1150

Comber Central H.P.S: (1/7) 1^st D. McQuade 795; 2^nd D. McQuade 793

Corrigs: D/S

Crossgar: D/S

Downpatrick Premier: D/S

Killyleagh Central: (5/94) P. Murray 1191; 2^nd McComb Bros 1182; 3^rd P. Murray 1170; 4^th P. Murray 1167; 5^th Gordon Bros & Sons 1155; 6^th P. Murray 1152

Paddy Murray Killyleagh Central Winner

Killyleagh & District: D/S

Kircubbin: D/S

Millisle & District H.P.S: D/S

SECTION G REPORT

The Winner of Section G (20/761) from Fermoy was S. Ogle of Drumnavady H.P.S. The Drumnavady fancier Won 1^st & 3^rd Club (257) while also Winning 1^st Section G from Fermoy (761) in the N.I.P.A. Open placings won 41^st NIPA Open (10,038 Birds)

Sammy Ogle Section G Winner

Many Congratulations to Section G Winner S. Ogle and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners.

Ballyholland: (/) 1^st C. O’Hare & Dtr 1272; 2^nd C. O’Hare & Dtr 1254; 3^rd C. O’Hare & Dtr 1254; 4^th C. O’Hare & Dtr 1239; 5^th G. Murphy 1236; 6^th C. O’Hare & Dtr 1233

Cormac O'Hare & Dtr Winners of Ballyholland H.P.S

Banbridge H.P.S: (4/81) 1^st F. Simpson 1257; 2^nd F. Simpson 1219; 3^rd F. Simpson 1210; 4^th R. Carson & Son 1206; 5^th R. Carson & Son 1199; 6^th R. Carson & Son 1195

Drumnavady: (8/257) 1^st S. Ogle 1294; 2^nd J. Smyth & Sons 1288; 3^rd S. Ogle 1274; 4^th W. McDowell & Son 1273; 5^th S. Ogle 1269; 6^th S. Ogle 1265

Millvale: (2/88) 1^st N. Murtagh 1245; 2^nd N. Murtagh 1234; 3^rd N. Murtagh 1229; 4^th N. Murtagh 1223; 5^th N. Murtagh 1219; 6^th N. Murtagh 1208

Noel Murtagh Winner of Millvale H.P.S

Newry City: (4/154) 1^st Thompson & Lunn 1326; 2^nd Thompson & Lunn 1303; 3^rd Thompson & Lunn 1303; 4^th Thompson & Lunn 1300; 5^th Thompson & Lunn 1286; 6^th Thompson & Lunn 1283

Newry & District: (5/260) 1^st Mark Maguire & Son 1280; 2^nd Mark Maguire & Son 1279; 3^rd J F McCabe & Son 1278; 4^th Mark Maguire & Son 1277; 5^th J F McCabe & Son 1268; 6^th Mark Maguire & Son 1268

 

Mark Maguire & Son Newry & District H.P.S. Winners.

NIPA NEWS

Dromara Gold Ring Race

Provisional result for the Dromara Gold Ring Race from Fermoy.

1st Thompson & Lunn 1326.426 GB25S31315

Darren Thompson 1st Dromara Gold Ring Race Winner from Fermoy

2nd N Black & Sons 1318.067 GB25S31331

3rd S Ogle. 1294.573 GB25S31197

4th Smyth & Adams 1272.931 GB25S31088

5th J.F McCabe & Son. 1265.693 GB25S31260

6th J & D Braniff 1264.262 GB25S31425

7th D Mawhinney & Son 1261.94 GB25S31078

8th Aiken Bros 1254.671GB25S31114

9th Aiken Bros 1253.246 GB25S31115

10th J.F McCabe & Son 1248.897 GB25S31251

Congratulations to Thompson & Lunn on a fantastic result on what seems to have been a very successful day of racing for them. A massive well done to everybody in the top 10, in what was a real good test for the young birds. Great to see so many different fanciers from multiple different clubs in the prizes. Thank you to everybody who took part this year, it would not have been possible without your support.

The main men will get in contact with you regarding prize money and a photo of each of the birds in the top 10.

This is a scheme the club would love to continue so get in contact if you would like to give it a go next year.

Grizzle YB Derby

Our Grizzle Young Bird Derby from Fermoy (16th Aug). Total entry of 74 birds, racing for a total of £740.00 – all money paid out.

Firstly, we would like to thank everyone who entered for supporting us, secondly a big thanks to Darren Aiken for a lot of the background work – great job as always.

Top Spot taking 1st Prize of £370.00 is the Partnership of Thompson and Lunn. Darren and Deborah purchased their Grizzle Cock from their annual trip to Belgium this year, a pure Eric Ceulemans. He raced the 4 NIPA races prior to Fermoy, was coming well and started to show a bit of interest in a hen who made herself at home on his shelf. This Grizzle Cock came directly online to the garden, wings folded, hit the roof and straight in! Darren and Deborah are delighted to have won this race and Darren added “A Big Thank you to Debs for all her hard work”. This Cock finished a very respectable 2nd Club, beaten by loft mate who was 1st in the Dromara Gold Ring race on the same day. 1st Grizzle YB Derby, 23rd Section E 3,429 birds and 25th Open 9,967 birds. Congratulations to you both.

1st Grizzle Race Winner Thompson & Lunn

2nd Prize goes to Ian Gibb & Sons, winning £222.00. This young grizzle was bred from two direct Luc Vervoorts.

2nd Grizzle Race Winner Ian Gibb & Sons

3rd Prize goes to J F McCabe and Son winning £148.00. Their Hen was bred by Wayne Doonan of Cock Crow Breeding Lofts and is pure A & B Liedeman. The Sire is a Son of Rachael who was 1st 11,059 birds. The Dam is a Gdtr of El Zarka, the Sire of the Goed Grijs. This Hen was also 10th in the Dromara Gold Ring race, collecting prize money.

3rd Grizzle Race Winner J F McCabe & Son

Very Well Done to all our Winners and wishing everyone all the best for the remainder of the season. 

Sharron Keegan

Could all club representatives/race secretaries within my covered Sections of C, D, F & G contact myself to be included in my weekly NIPA Race Reports. Sending Club , Section & Open Winners Photographs, with the Winning Pigeons Info.

 Yours in Sport , Jordan Hughes

JORDAN HUGHES

‘JOURNEYS END’

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