Journey's End with Jordan Hughes - 08-10-25

GORDON BROS END SEASON ON A NATIONAL WINNING HIGH

Now for the final Race for the Mighty N.I.P.A. The annual Dunmanway Inland YB National in CO. Cork. Members are limited to a 20 Bird Limit and birds were marked in members allocated Centres. A total of 203 Members sent 2,252 Birds to the YB Inland National for the last Race of the 2025 N.I.P.A. Racing Calendar. The Birds were liberated at 10:15AM in a Light West/South West Wind.

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

The Winning Bird from the Young Bird Inland National Race belongs to Gordon Bros & Sons of Killyleagh Central H.P.S in Section F.

What a way to end an outstanding 2025 season for the Gordons. The summer of 2025 has been one of their best ever, finishing as National winners. 1-3-4-6-22-29-84-106-140 in the NIPA Dunmanway YB National. They can take real pride in this effort alongside 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15 etc against 10,027 birds. Not forgetting of course ‘Iron Maiden’ being 2^nd National in the Kings Cup from Saint Allouestre against 2,367 birds in July. Some details on their Birds. 1st National is Blizzard x Kitano lines. 3rd National is a Granddaughter of Blizzard King Kittel. 4th National is a Granddaughter of Blizzard King Kittel. 6th National is a Granddaughter of Blizzard King Kittel.

Gordon Bros & Sons 1st, 3rd, 4th & 6th Dunmanway National Winners from 2,252 Birds

Many Congratulations to Gordon Bros & Sons on claiming 1^st N.I.P.A. National & 3^rd, 4^th & 6^th from 2,252 Birds.

 Also, Congratulations to 2^nd National McCartan & Woodside of Crossgar H.P.S. in Section F.

Dunmanway Young Bird National Result

1^st Gordon Bros & Sons 2042; 2^nd McCartan & Woodside 2035; 3^rd Gordon Bros & Sons 1997; 4^th Gordon Bros & Sons 1982; 5^th C. Rooney & Sons 1980; 6^th Gordon Bros & Sons 1980; 7^th G. McKenna 1972; 8^th J. Greenaway 1965; 9^th C. Rooney & Sons 1965; 10^th O&M Monaghan 1961; 11^th D. Mawhinney & Son 1956; 12^th D. Mawhinney & Son 1956; 13^th B. Hogg & Sons 1952; 14^th J&L Smyth 1951; 15^th S. Ogle 1951; 16^th McCartan & Woodside 1951; 17^th J. Brush 1950; 18^th J F McCabe & Son 1950; 19^th D. McElhone & Dtr 1949; 20^th O&M Monaghan 1949; 21^st G. McKenna 1948; 22^nd Gordon Bros & Sons 1948; 23^rd J&L Smyth 1944; 24^th J. Kelly & Sons 1942; 25^th K. Johnston 1941

SECTION C REPORT

The Winner of Section C (45/435) from Dunmanway Inland National was G. McKenna of Eastway H.P.S. Gary and grandson Riley ended the season on a high Winning 1^st Section C (435 Birds) and a top class result in finishing 7^th N.I.P.A. National (2,252 Birds) The Section Winner GB25 C 17170 is now a Double section C Winner. she was bought from Robert Rea in a charity sale. Her breeding contains three 1^st N.I.P.A. Open winners & National winner on the sire’s side. On the Dams side there are five 1^st sections winners including G&C Simmons of the birches Number 1 hen Heather who has bred multiple winners

G. McKenna & Grandson Riley holding Section C & EAA Winner

Many Congratulations to Section C Winner G. McKenna and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners

Carrick Centre

1^st A S McNaghten 1927; 2^nd N J Arthurs 1923; 3^rd T. Rodgers 1922; 4^th Crawford & Robison 1894; 5^th T. Rodgers 1882; 6^th T. Rodgers 1874

Alister McNaughton Winner of Carrick Centre from Dunmanway

Doagh Centre

1^st D&J Campbell 1930; 2^nd Grattan Bros 1928; 3^rd A&N Lewis 1908; 4^th D&J Campbell 1902; 5^th A&N Lewis 1886; 6^th A&T Agnew 1881

D&J Campbell Doagh Centre Winners.

East Antrim Amalgamation

Dunmanway Y/B Derby 13/9/25

As the curtain came down on the final race of the season from Dunmanway it was still all to play for at the top of the y/b fancier chart!

Landing the big fish this week finishing 1st & 2nd EAA 1st & 3rd Section c 7th & 19th open NIPA is the young bird dream team of Gary McKenna & Grandson Riley!

These guys for the last two years have just been too hot to handle scooping the y/b EAA fancier of the year award two years on the bounce now, with some heavy hitting results over the last month! Gary modest as ever just laughs and says “aye they are coming well” no bells or whistles just a super fancier!

The winning pigeon this week has now added to her tally and is a double section & EAA winner, she was bought from Robert Rea in a charity sale and hasn’t disappointed!

Her breeding from Rab contains no less than 3 open winners & a national winner on the sire’s side.

On the Dams side there are x5 sections winners including G&C Simmons of the birches No 1 hen “Heather” who is responsible for multiple prize winners!

Gary & Riley are over the moon the way the pigeons have raced for them, but credit where it’s due to these two chaps, top work from them getting them into top form.

Foot note the rea rockets blood lines are responsible this yb season for 3 section winners & 4 EAA winners pretty impressive, good for though over the winter months!

I can now confirm G McKenna is champion yb flyer

D&J Campbell champion O/B flyer

D&J Campbell champion combined O/B & Y/B

Well done folks on another bumper EAA season, and indeed to all our flying members!

The bonus ball is underway for y/bs donated by the above champions and selling fast!

The secretary is working away with plans for the end of season prize giving details to be announced shortly, but I would ask for anyone interested in that event to make it know in the chat asap so we can gauge numbers!

Thank you all very much for everyone who competed in another super super season for our organisation!

Jonny Baxter EAA Press Officer

East Antrim Amalgamation Result

1^st G. McKenna 1972 20 Points; 2^nd G. McKenna 1948 19 Points; 3^rd D&J Campbell 1930 18 Points; 4^th Grattan Bros 1928 17 Points; 5^th A S McNaghten 1927 16 Points; 6^th G. McKenna 1925 15 Points; 7^th N J Arthurs 1923 14 Points; 8^th T. Rodgers 1922 13 Points; 9^th A&N Lewis 1908 12 Points; 10^th D&J Campbell 1902 11 Points; 11^th T. Rodgers 1894 10 Points; 12^th Crawford & Robinson 1894 9 Points; 13^th A&N Lewis 1886 8 Points; 14^th T. Rodgers 1882 7 Points; 15^th A&T Agnew 1881 6 Points; 16^th G. McKenna 1875 5 Points; 17^th T. Rodgers 1874 4 Points; 18^th T. Rodgers 1874 3 Points; 19^th Higginson & Fasciola 1869 2 Points; 20^th T. Rodgers 1868 1 Points

2025 Prizemoney Winners

1^st G. McKenna £304.10; 2^nd D&J Campbell £279.20; 3^rd A&N Lewis £200.70; 4^th A&T Agnew £185; 5^th G. Robinson £80; 6^th Crawford & Robinson £65; 7^th Mr&Mrs B. McNeilly £65; 8^th Higginson & Fasciola £65; 9^th J. Hastings £56; 10^th K&D Hagans £55; 11^th McMullan Bros £25; 12^th G K & I Moxham £25; 13^th Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger £24; 14^th Horner Bros £20; 15^th O. O’Neill & Sons £15; 16^th T. Rodgers £15; 17^th A S McNaghten £15; 18^th C. McVeigh Son & Dtr £10; 19^th G&R Lawrie £10; 20^th J. Dawson & Son £10; 21^st J&L McLean £5.60; 22^nd Crawford & McDowell £5; 23^rd Rea & Magill £5; 24^th Grattan Bros £5; 25^th Whiteside Bros £5.

YB Points Cup 2025 Champion

1^st G. McKenna 111 Points; 2^nd Higginson & Fasciola 81 Points; 3^rd D&J Campbell 79 Points; 4^th T. Rodgers 78 Points; 5^th A&T Agnew 73 Points; 6^th Crawford & Robinson 68 Points; 7^th G K & I Moxham 67 Points; 8^th Mr&Mrs B. McNeilly 55 Points; 9^th Grattan Bros 55 Points; 10^th A S McNaghten 49 Points

SECTION D REPORT

The Winner of Section D (30/401) from Dunmanway Inland National was C. Rooney & Sons of Dromara H.P.S. The Rooney’s had a great day all round from Dunmanway. Firstly, topping Dromore Centre 1^st & 2^nd. And Winning 1^st & 3^rd Section D (401 Birds) and overall achieved a great position in the National prizes winning 5^th & 9^th National (2,252 Birds) To top the day off they were winners of the Kildress Nomination Sponsorship plus Winners of the Drumnavady Gold Ring Race. The Section G Winner was breed down off his Best Racing Hen and was obtained from Kevin & Kristopher Rooney and is off Patrick Boeckx Lines. The bird was raced on the roundabout system until 3 weeks ago. When cocks and hens were left together to pair & lay in preparation for this race. This bird didn’t pair or lay and was racing to the perch.

C. Rooney & Sons Section D Winner, Kildress Sponsorship Winner & Drumnavady Gold Ring Winner

Many Congratulations to Section D Winners C. Rooney & Sons and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners

Dromore Centre

1^st C. Rooney & Sons 1980; 2^nd C. Rooney & Sons 1965; 3^rd J&L Smyth 1951; 4^th J&L Smyth 1944; 5^th Mr&Mrs Stevenson 1929; 6^th P&K McCarthy 1916

SECTION F REPORT

The Winner of Section F (16/147) from Dunmanway Inland National was Gordon Bros & Sons of Killyleagh Central H.P.S. (See Opening Report for more info) The Gordons had the result of dreams in Winning 1^st National along with a string of other top class prize winners in the result.

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

SECTION G REPORT

The Winner of Section G (16/212) from Dunmanway Inland National was S. Ogle of Drumnavady H.P.S. The Banbridge flyer took top spot in Banbridge centre, and Winner of 1^st Section G (212 Birds) along with having a fantastic in placing 15^th National (2,252 Birds)

Sammy Ogle Section G Winner

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

Banbridge Centre

1^st S. Ogle 1951; 2^nd J. Brush 1950; 3^rd S. Ogle 1927; 4^th W. McDowell & Son 1926; 5^th J. Brush 1925; 6^th R. Carson & Son 1913

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 C. Rooney & Son – Dromara H.P.S. vel 1980

2^nd D. Mawhinney – Beechpark H.P.S. vel 1956

3^rd G&P Lavery – Beechpark H.P.S. vel 1930

Drumnavaddy Inv. H.P.S. Gold Ring Race

Congratulations to C Rooney & Sons Dromara H.P.S. on winning the 2025 Drumnavady Inv. H.P.S. Gold Ring Race and taking home £1125.00 plus trophy and £25.00 Frazer’s feeds voucher.

The Winner was breed down off my Best Racing Hen the hen obtained from loft off Kevin Rooney ( No Relation) and is off Patrick Boeckx Lines. This bird was raced on the roundabout system until 3 weeks ago. When cocks and hens were left together to pair & lay in preparation for this race. This bird didn’t pair or lay and was racing to the perch.

Drumnavady Inv. H.P.S. would like to thank everyone for supporting their 2025 Gold Ring Race.

Ligoniel & District Breeder Buyer

1^st GB25 D 44303 Breeder W. Gilmore £500, Buyer W. Gilmore £500 – vel 1860.800

2^nd IHU25 N 09020 Breeder Wilson Bros & Wilson £350, Buyer W. O’Boyle £350 – vel 1793.951

3^rd GB25 D 43470 Breeder McMurray & Anderson £225, Buyer McMurray & Anderson £225 – vel 1793.526

 And that’s a wrap. Congratulations to all the many prize winners in 2025 and many thanks to everyone who sends me info and pictures throughout the season it has been another enjoyable year reporting for myself. I want to thank all who work hard throughout the year behind the scenes across the N.I.P.A. team. But I would like to give a special mention to our C.E.O. Mr Fred Russell who is now retiring at the end of the year. He has done a tremendous Job for the Organisation as a whole and for every Pigeon Fancier across the country for many years. Thank you Fred.

Finally I want to wish you all the very best in the off season and I will be looking forward to the Prizegiving nights and the Show Scene.

 Yours in Sport ,

 Jordan Hughes

JORDAN HUGHES

‘JOURNEYS END’

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