Journey's End with Jordan Hughes - 02-10-25

A&N LEWIS TOP THE CHANNEL YB NATIONAL

The Channel National YB Race and Inland Grenagh Race was up for grabs this week for the members of the N.I.PA. In this Report is the annual Dale Channel YB National from Dale in South Wales. A total of 217 Members sent 1,888 Birds across the Channel. The Birds were liberated at 8:30AM in a West/South West Wind at the liberation point.

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

The Winning Bird from the Channel National Youngbird Race belongs to A&N Lewis of Doagh & District H.P.S in Section C.

A&N Lewis of Doagh & District 1st National Winners Dale YB National from 1,888 Birds

Anthony & Norman’s 1^st Dale National Winner GB25 D 22596 flew a total of 211 miles in 4hrs 2mins and 21secs clocking in a velocity of 1247yds. The Sire is bred from a pair off Fred Simpson of Doagh. Dam is off 9^th Open Scheele Cock and daughter Alan Darraghs Yearling National Winner.

A&N Lewis 1st National Winner from Dale YB National

 Many Congratulations to Anthony & Norman Lewis on claiming 1^st N.I.P.A. National from Dale from 1,888 Birds.

 Also, Congratulations to D&J Campbell of Eastway H.P.S. in Section C on 2^nd N.I.P.A. National

And Congratulations to D. McElhone & Dtr of Eastway H.P.S. in Section C on 3^rd N.I.P.A. National

Dale Young Bird National Result

1^st A&N Lewis 1537; 2^nd D&J Campbell 1509; 3^rd D. McElhone & Dtr 1491; 4^th D. Dixon 1470; 5^th D. Dixon 1470; 6^th D&J Campbell 1447; 7^th N. Murtagh 1443; 8^th G. Buckley & Son 1442; 9^th P. Boyd 1438; 10^th G. McKenna 1423; 11^th R. Williamson 1423; 12^th O&M Monaghan 1422; 13^th A&T Agnew 1419; 14^th J F McCabe & Son 1418; 15^th Grattan Bros 1412; 16^th D. Calvin 1409; 17^th R. Williamson 1407; 18^th R. Williamson 1407; 19^th R&S Hope 1405; 20^th G. Buckley & Son 1402; 21^st S. Ogle 1401; 22^nd Bingham, Seaton & Dowie 1399; 23^rd R. Williamson 1398; 24^th D. Calvin 1396; 25^th D&J Campbell 1395

SECTION C REPORT

The Winner of Section C (43/348) from Dale was A&N Lewis of Doagh & District H.P.S. (See opening report for more information) The Lewis lads had the best outcome from Dale taking home 1^st Prize winners in Section C (348 Birds) with a result of 1^st National (1,888 Birds) 

Many Congratulations to National & Section C Winners A&N Lewis and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners

Doagh Centre

1^st A&N Lewis 1537; 2^nd D&J Campbell 1509; 3^rd D&J Campbell 1447; 4^th A&T Agnew 1419; 5^th Grattan Bros 1412; 6^th D&J Campbell 1395

Ligoniel Centre

1^st D. McElhone & Dtr 1491; 2^nd G. McKenna 1423; 3^rd Bingham, Seaton & Dowie 1399; 4^th G. McKenna 1322; 5^th G. McKenna 1300; 6^th J&D Braniff 1299

Davy McElhone & Dtr Ligoniel Centre Winners

Bingham, Seaton & Dowie Ligoniel & District H.P.S. Winners from Dale & Grenagh. Now 5 Races in a row 

East Antrim Amalgamation

Dale Y/B National

5/9/25

Always a pleasure to report on national day and as previously mentioned the winners of the EAA with a superb pigeon are A&N Lewis Of Doagh, no strangers to the big occasion and this was no different winning the Dale y/b national in some style Details of the champ are Blue hen raced on the sliding door system. 

Sire is off a pair off Fred Simpson birds, Dam is off our 9th open scheele cock bred by cockcrow lofts when paired to a daughter off Alan Darragh’s yearling Nat winner.

Big congratulations to you guys on what has been a very testing yb season!

As we go into the final nipa race this weekend it’s worth mentioning there are still a couple of lofts in the running for champion yb fancier of the year, what will the next race bring who knows?

From a personal view the standard of results in the EAA has been top drawer, section winners, open winners & National winners, what more could you ask for?

Jonny Baxter EAA press officer

East Antrim Amalgamation Result

1^st A&N Lewis 1537 20 Points; 2^nd D&J Campbell 1509 19 Points; 3^rd D&J Campbell 1447 18 Points; 4^th G. McKenna 1423 17 Points; 5^th A&T Agnew 1419 16 Points; 6^th Grattan Bros 1412 15 Points; 7^th D&J Campbell 1395 14 Points; 8^th A&N Lewis 1387 13 Points; 9^th T. Rodgers 1385 12 Points; 10^th Horner Bros & Son 1375 11 Points; 11^th Higginson & Fasciola 1371 10 Points; 12^th Mr & Mrs B. McNeilly 1363 9 Points; 13^th A&T Agnew 1362 8 Points; 14^th A&T Agnew 1357 7 Points; 15^th Higginson & Fasciola 1356 6 Points; 16^th Crawford & Robinson 1355 5 Points; 17^th J. Dawson & Son 1351 4 Points; 18^th D&J Campbell 1324 3 Points; 19^th G. McKenna 1322 2 Points; 20^th Higginson & Fasciola 1311 1 Points

Tony Rodgers Winner of Dale & Grenagh in Larne & District H.P.S.

SECTION D REPORT

The Winner of Section D (24/176) from Dale was O&M Monaghan of Colin H.P.S. Owen & Michael Win another Section D in succession (176 Birds) with a finish of 12^th N.I.P.A. Open (1,888 Birds). This Section Winner GB25 C 31394 is a blue cock. Sire is a Mysterio bird from Dave Atkin and Dam is from their good friend Clyde Rollins of Hills & Maze from his number one stock hen. Responsible for around 10 Section Winners. This cock was also 10^th Open, 4^th Section a week later from Dunmanway.

O&M Monaghan Section D Winners

Many Congratulations to Section D Winners O&M Monaghan and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners

SECTION F REPORT

The Winner of Section F (13/74) from Dale was F. Black & Son of Downpatrick Premier H.P.S. The Downpatrick flyer are Winners of 1^st Section F from the Channel (74 Birds)

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

SECTION G REPORT

The Winner of Section G (21/215) from Dale was Noel Murtagh of Millvale H.P.S. Noel pictured proudly displaying his Dale Section G Winning pigeon. 1^st Club, 1^st Newry Centre, 1^st Section G (215 Birds) 7^th N.I.P.A. National (1,88 Birds) also Noel was the Winner of the Kildress Dale Sponsorship nomination from Dale Winning £250.

Davy McElhone & Dtr Ligoniel Centre Winners

Many Congratulations to Section G Winner Noel Murtagh and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners.

Banbridge Centre

1^st S. Ogle 1401; 2^nd R. Carson & Son 1388; 3^rd S. Ogle 1366; 4^th R. Carson & Son 1354; 5^th G. McBride & Son 1336; 6^th Barry McAvoy 1325

Sammy Ogle Banbridge Centre Winner

Newry Centre

1^st N. Murtagh 1443; 2^nd J F McCabe & Son 1418; 3^rd Donnelly Bros 1376; 4^th Mark Maguire & Son 1368; 5^th J F McCabe & Son 1356; 6^th N. Murtagh 1347

N.I.P.A. NEWS

Kildress Plumbing Suppliers – Race Sponsorship

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to

Kildress plumbing suppliers

For their generous sponsorship of the prize money for this year’s young bird national races

Their support not only helps make this prestigious event possible but also demonstrates a true commitment to our sport and community

Sponsorship such as this ensures that traditions like pigeon racing continue to thrive. While also providing well deserved recognition and encouragement to all who take part .

On behalf of the organisers, competitors and supporters, we sincerely thank Kildress plumbing suppliers for their valued contribution. We are proud to have their name associated with this national event and encourage all are members and friends to support the businesses that so generously support us.

1^st N. Murtagh – Millvale H.P.S. vel 1443 - £250

2^nd R&S Hope – Crumlin H.P.S. vel 1405 - £150

3^rd Bingham, Seaton & Dowie – Ligoniel H.P.S. vel 1399 - £100

East Antrim Amalgamation Gold Ring

1^st G. McKenna £340

2^nd K&D Hagans £204

3^rd A&T Agnew £136

Carrcik Social H.P.S. Gold Ring Winners being presented with their winnings

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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