NIPA & AROUND
BY ADIE
SUCCESS FOR GERRY O’MARA
With a weekend of disastrous weather conditions and subsequent racing, I decided rather than hog the phone and computer attempting a patched up column on Sunday morning I would instead as planned head to Sandyhill Feeding in Dublin for the presentation of the Sandyhill 2 Bird Nom prizes, flown a fortnight ago from Rosscarbury.
With over 4,875 Euro paid out to 48 winners, the list is as follows :- 1st Gerry O'Mara Kildonagh Vel 1862 1,000 Euro; 2nd Derek Larkin Finglas Vel 1849 500 Euro; 3rd J Byrne & Daughter Dublin Premier Vel 1823 350 Euro; 4th Derek Larkin Vel 1786 250 Euro; 5th Terence O'Brien Cabra Vel 1786 100 Euro; 6th John Flood Dublin Premier Vel 1782 100 Euro; 7th Byrne & Duffy Shelbourne Vel 1778 100 Euro; 8th Bodie & Dobson Cabra Vel 1773 100 Euro; 9th Byrne & McCabe Vel 1746 100 Euro; 10th M Warner Tallaght Vel 1745 75 Euro; 11th D Dalton & Son Finglas Vel 1733 75 Euro; 12th P Lawless Shelbourne Vel 1728 75 Euro; 13th A Farrell Finglas 1692 75 Euro; 14th J Toner Shelbourne Vel 1658 75 Euro; 15th B Brady Greenhills Vel 1657 75 Euro; 16th P O'Toole Kildonagh Vel 1639 75 Euro; 17th Byrne & Duffy Vel 1621 75 Euro; 18th Bodie & Dobson Vel 1597 75 Euro; 19th J Malone Dublin Premier Vel 1592 75 Euro; 20th C Gibson Donnycarney Vel 1586 50 Euro; 21st M Gilligan Finglas Vel 1585 50 Euro; 22nd D Cummins Finglas Vel 1558 50 Euro; 23rd J Killeen Sarsfield Vel 1556 50 Euro; 24th M Keane Cabra Vel 1533 50 Euro; 25th T O'Brien Vel 1509 50 Euro; 26th Ingle Bros Shelbourne Vel 1477 50 Euro; 27th J McLoughlin Finglas Vel 1468 50 Euro; 28th C Gibson Vel 1457 50 Euro; 29th J Best Greenhills Vel 1435 50 Euro; 30th J Flood Vel 1428 50 Euro; 31st L Donnelly Finglas Vel 1379 50 Euro; 32nd O Callaghan & Farrell Cabra Vel 1349 50 Euro; 33rd P Plummer Tallaght Vel 1308 50 Euro; 34th Alan Best Tallaght Vel 1280 50 Euro; 35th O Callaghan & Farrell Vel 1237 50 Euro; 36th Ingle Bros Vel 1223 50 Euro; 37th M & G McCourt Northside Vel 1205 50 Euro; 38th Byrne & Mooney IHU NFC Stillorgan Vel 1203 50 Euro; 39th Byrne & Mooney IHU NFC Vel 1200 50 Euro; 40th McCabe & McCabe Finglas Vel 1145 50 Euro; 41st D & J Murphy Rathfarnham Vel 1140 50 Euro; 42nd McCabe & McCabe Vel 1118 50 Euro; 43rd P Cleary Northside Vel 1093 50 Euro; 44th Browne & Smith Finglas S W Vel 1089 50 Euro; 45th T McLoughlin Vel 1060 50 Euro; 46th P Dandy Neilstown Vel 1000 50 Euro; 47th J Best Vel 977 50 Euro; 48th C Keogh DHC Vel 951 50 Euro.
Mr Henry Byrne proprietor of Sanyhill Feeds and also President of the ISRF pictured with Gerry and Bill O'Mara winners of the Sandyhill 2 Bird Nom and 1,000 Euro.
Colin Gibson from the Donnycarney Club and John Flood from the Dublin Premier both timed their two nominated birds in the Sandyhill 2 Bird Nom both finishing well up in the result.
Snapped during the presentation in Dublin Michael Gilligan, Liam Donnelly, Derek Cummins, Derek Larkin and Adie McCormick.
Winner of the Best 2 Bird Average and Bricon sponsored ETS system being presented ny Adie McCormick all Ireland Agent.
Gerry O'Mara winner of the Sandyhill 2 Bird Nom pictured with Adie McCormick of the BHW who was down covering the presentation in Dublin.
Following the completion of the Cash Awards I presented a Bricon ETS System to Derek Larkin of the Finglas HPS who won the Best Two Bird Average. When Bricon decided to sponsor the system for this race we considered for a while what would be the best way to introduce the prize into the race and we decided that the fancier with the best two bird average with it only being a two bird Nom race and going with the history of Y/Bird racing and your nominated ring numbers having to be in a couple of months ago, we were sure that it was going to be a difficult award to win, with maybe a lot of fanciers losing one of their two birds nominated or indeed both, but to my surprise when you look through the excellent result many fanciers timed both pigeons which is a credit to them and excellent loft management they included Derek Larkin, Terence O'Brien, John Flood, Byrne & Duffy, Bodie & Dobson, C Gibson, Ingle Bros, O Callaghan & Farrell, Byrne & Mooney IHU NFC, McCabe and McCabe. What I like most about the result is even the man in 48th position is getting prize money which is a credit to the organisers. Winning the Bricon sponsored ETS system was Derek Larkin from Finglas who finished 2nd and 4th Open in the race with a combined velocity of 1817.9 ypm. Well done Derek and should you require any assistance with your new system please feel free to contact me. Also had a chance to have a chat with Bill and Gerry O'Mara which was an honour for me having over the last couple of years typed the O'Mara name more time than not every week. Gerry was telling me that the winning pigeon in this particular race was a Blue Pied Hen she was timed at 11.58 flying 175 miles after an 8.15 Liberation. The winning hen finished 3rd Club a fortnight before and was in prime condition for the race that was selected for her at the start of the Y/Bird Campaign. Sire of the pigeon in question is an 05 Pencil Blue Cock gifted from good friend Colin Owens from Finglas, Colin was also present and confirmed that this pigeon was in fact Kees Bosua bought directly from Kees. Not surprising to hear than these pigeons are downing very well just not for Colin but many fanciers that he has supplied in and around the Dublin area.
A couple of months ago I had the pleasure myself in visiting Kee's Bosua along with Ian Gibb of the Gibb & Byrne Stud, during that very informative afternoon I handled all of his top pigeons which was an honour.The Dam of Gerry O'Mara's winner is something special she is a 2006 bred Blue Pied Van Loon which is a cross from two very good fanciers from England namely A Hindhaugh and Hugh Jackson. This paring has already produced two winners this year for Gerry and the Dam herself has now bred 7 x 1st prize winners including a 1st in the Irish South Road Federation. Congratulations to all the winners and more importantly all the participants. Upon leaving I was also very kindly invited along with my good lady to this years prize distribution for the Irish South Road Federation on Saturday 8th of November at the Green Isle Hotel, I am already looking forward to this as it gives me an opportunity to meet many of the leading fanciers currently racing in the South Road Federation and more importantly to give them and the organisations Annual Dinner and Prize Distribution some publicity.
SEASON ALL MOST OVER
Many fanciers will be glad to see the end of the 2008 racing season, with many already locked up and finished for the year. Last weekend caused more misery for many with the weather again up to its usual standards. The NIPA again looking and planning well in advance opted to have the birds competing for the Talbenny Y/Bird National race marked one day earlier on Wednesday evening with the best looking day for a liberation being Friday, this decision was also mirrored to take into effect the comeback race from Tullamore also planned for Friday rather than Saturday hence the basketing at Club level and collections at designated centres throughout the country, on Thursday evening rather than Friday.
Coleraine Triangle Tullamore – Horner & Scott Windsor Soc 1349, Hanson & Harper Coleraine Prem 1337, T & J McDonald Coleraine Prem 1326, Hanson & Harper 1288, R Callaghan & Son Coleraine Prem 1286, M/M S Cummings Coleraine Prem 1283, T & J McDonald Coleraine Prem 1275, Hanson & Harper 1271, Horner & Scott 1264, T & J McDonald 1260, A McCorriston Co Derry 1255, Horner & Scott 1226, Diamond Bros 1212, T & J McDonald 1210, R & J Parke Windsor Soc 1201.
NIPA Sect A & A West Clubs Tullamore
Windsor Social 6/122 – Horner & Scott 1349, 1264, 1226, R & J Parke 1201, G Donaghy Son & Grandson 1065, J Fulton 1033. Two of Willie Horner birds being of the Lindelauf breeding. Coleraine Premier HPS 9/242 – Hanson & Harper 1337, T & J McDonald 1326, Hanson & Harper 1288, R Callaghan & Son 1286, M/M S Cummings 1283, T & J McDonald 1275, Hanson & Harper 1271, T & J McDonald 1260, Diamond Bros 1212, T & J McDonald 1210, J L Madden 1180, A McDonnell 1117, Tosh Bros 1057. Coleraine & County Derry – Adrian McCorriston 1255, T McCrudden 1188, D Platt & Son 1154, R McAuley 1148, W & W Murdock 1125. The Ace wins with a De Klak bird, Terence collects the pools. Limavady RPS 6/96 – B Mailey 1163, R Witherow 1117, J McCool 1091, 1066, 1053, W McIlmoyle 1048. The winner timed this week was a Staf Van Reet, a gift bird to Brian from the Cleator Moor Lofts of Alan Graham and his son Gavin. NIPA Section A & A West Club Results Coal island & District 10/175 - K Carolan 1284, M & R Hamilton 1273, M & R Hamilton 1237, M & R Hamilton 1227, K Carolan 1211, K Carolan 1173, H McLaughlin 1172, E Bleeks 1171, M & R Hamilton 1162, R Corey 1161. Well done to Kevin Carolan who tops the club with a good arrival into Coalisland. Maiden City 12/118 - Dunne & Quigley 1283, Dunne & Quigley 1199, Sean McGrotty 1186, Quigley & Dunne 1152, Gerry McLaughlin 1089, Hearty & Killen 1083, Dunne & Quigley 1022, Dunne & Quigley 1081, Gerry McLaughlin 894, Michael Concannon 854. The Maiden City Club have named this race the Tullamore Wipeout. Coleraine & Co.Derry - A McCorriston 1255, T McCrudden 1188, D Platt & Son 1154, R McAuley 1148, W & W Murdock 1125. The Ace Adrian wins with a De Klak Terence gets the pools. Cookstown Social 10/154 - V Thom 1255, G Marshall 1236, Marshall & Harkness 1198, K Morton & Sons 1197, G Marshall 1194, G Marshall 1188, J McCormick 1179, V Thom 1169, G Marshall 1159, Marshall & Harkness 1157. Omagh & District 5/113 - R Adams 1223, A Hall 1212. Londonderry RPS 9/89 - P McLaughlin 1200, J & D Kelly 1189, L Flanagan 1129, D Kelly 1097, D Kelly 1048, J & D Kelly 1019, P McLaughlin 1009, J & D Kelly 892, P McLaughlin 815, M McNaught 775. A very tough race again for the Club, with only 10 birds clocked on the day from 89, Well done to the Club Secretary Pat McLaughlin on topping the Club with two others in the prizes. City of Derry Federation Tullamore (3) 43/396 – L & M Moran Foyle 1326, L & M Moran 1320, Dunne & Quigley Maiden city 1283, L Hegarty & Son foyle 1270, Maguire & McDevitt Foyle 1245, J Campbell Foyle 1244, Cooley Bros Foyle 1238, T McDaid Foyle 1238, M/M P Maxwell Foyle 1225, J Diamond Foyle 1223, P McLaughlin Londonderry 1200, Dunne & Quigley 1199, P Hegarty & Son Foyle 1196, L Hegarty & Son Foyle 1195, J & D Kelly Londonderry 1189, S McGrotty Maiden City 1186, J & G Ramsey Foyle 1162, S Barker Foyle 1159, Quigley & Dunne Maiden City 1152, L Flanagan & Son Londonderry 1129.
Pigeon racing in the last week was yet another experience, with last Friday regarded as the best flying day weather wise arrangements were made to race mark the birds early and go for that day. Talbenny Young Bird Nat birds were race marked on Wednesday at the Cullybackey Centre and the race marking for the inland Tullamore race was also brought forward by one day to Thursday and these birds although marked at the local clubs were moved to the Cullybackey Centre for collection. It was a good entry here with around 70 crates filled for collection and members attending for each club to give a hand with loading etc. That was the easy bit done, Friday turned out not to be the day that was forecast and liberation in Talbenny was not possible. Saturday was no better and with the prospects not good for a liberation in South Wales in the very near future the birds were returned home. It was decided that these birds would be released in Mullingar and clubs could have a race, the NIPA would publish an Open & Sect result, but no points would count for Fancier of the Year etc. The pool monies etc would be returned to each member. We had more poor weather on Sunday early on, especially in the North, release in Mullingar was not possible until 2.15pm in a Westerly wind. The sun was shining and they cleared well. Full results will be available later, those missed will be published next week. Back to Friday and the liberation in Tullamore was at 2.00pm in a helping South wind, it was reported the birds did not clear well an immediate sign of an erratic race. It did turn out as expected, the birds did not like the overcast conditions and we had many big gaps in arrivals and many birds missing at night. A large number of those, many out for the first time, have now returned and the final outcome will not be just as bad as first feared. What a season it has been, the last few weeks have indeed been testing and the big INFC will have to decide what to do about the Blue Riband YB Nat due to be flown from Sennen Cove on 10th September. Jack Millar & Son from Harryville had a very early arrival at 4.37pm to record velocity 1390 for the 124 miles. This Cheq w/f hen one of a kit of six Hartog birds purchased from Louella Pigeon World tops the Mid Antrim Comb and Sect B and will be up near the top of the NIPA. Around Antrim the loft of Amanda Mitchell & Son winners yet again in Muckamore HPS will also be very well placed doing velocity 1347, this bird was out on its own timed at 4.34pm. This loft has been most consistent in Antrim over the last few years, scoring up to 1st Section and 1st Open NIPA.
NIPA Sect B Clubs Tullamore Comeback
Harryville HPS 12/299 – J Millar & Son 1390, A McBride 1310, J Millar & Son 1241, J Rock 1237, G Holmes 1207, R H Clements 1201, G Holmes 1200, J Millar & Son 1191, L Mullan 1183, J Millar & Son 1171. Harryville HPS will have a club meeting on Wednesday 3rd September at 8.00pm in the local clubrooms, the planned meeting had to be cancelled last week due to the race marking and entry re Talbenny. Bushmills Invitation – Horner & Scott 1349, T & S McDonald 1326, R Callaghan & Son 1286, T & S McDonald 1275, Horner & Scott 1264. Muckamore HPS 7/147 – A Mitchell & Son 1347, 1334, T Yates 1082, 1071. Broughshane & District 6/80 – J & N Simpson 1318, 1230, D Houston & son 1210, J McNaghten & Son 1209, D Houston & Son 1199, G & A Eagleson 1193, Mrs M Smyth 1162, T & E Service 1152. Ballymoney HPS 14/379 – B & I Stewart 1317, J Connolly 1304, D & H Stuart 1289, 1288, D Dixon 1277, J Connolly 1270, D Dixon 1237, B & I Stewart 1232, J Hutchinson & Son 1228, 1218, W & L McCaw 1209, A & M Boyle 1207. Ballymoney West Combine – B & I Stewart 1317, J Hutchinson & Son 1228, R J Elliott 1203, W Blair 1135, J McDowell & Sons 1109, L Neill 996. Brian and Ian Stewart break novice status with a good bird in a difficult race. This Soontjen bird was flying to the perch, it had been in the clock previously. Dervock IPS 7/206 – D & H Stuart 1289, 1288, R Callaghan & Son 1286, J Hutchinson & Son 1228, 1218, W & L McCaw 1209, A & M Boyle 1207, R Callaghan & Son 1202, A & M Boyle 1197, D & G McMullan 1177. Cullybackey HPS 17/333 D Robinson 1283, B Herbinson 1278, G Gibson 1265, Ross Bros 1252, Russell Bros 1248, B Herbinson 1227, G Gibson 1215, Ross Bros 1198, Russell Bros 1197, J & J Greer 1174. Crumlin & District HPS 8/176 – G Grant 1272, M & B McConville 1226, G Grant 1221, G F Lindsay 1201. Rasharkin & District 13/198 – L McNeill 1268, D Mairs 1224, Milliken & Barkley 1197, L Davidson 1153, L McNeill 1139, J & D Surgenor 1117, Milliken & Barkley 1117, H Cubitt 1100. D Dixon 1277, 1237. Young ten year old fancier Lucas McNeill wins his first race in his first season with a Mick McMurchie Van Loon bred by Danny Dixon, Davy Mairs in second from Milliken & Barkley in third. Race sponsored by A Young Entertainment (Ballymoney). Kells & District 12/208 – G McDowell 1258, Scott & Clements 1238, 1203, McFarlane & Agnew 1196, 1194, T & M Morrow 1191, Surgenor Bros 1185, H Boyd 1152. Marcus Morrow had a recent bereavement with the passing of his mother, the members and officials of Kells & Dist have expressed their sincere sympathy. Ballymena & District 9/146 – B O’Rawe 1241, 1239, M Graham 1197, W & J Smyth 1183, Richmond bros 1177, M Graham 1176, W & J Smyth 1156, Richmond Bros 1134, J Devlin 1116, Blair & Rankin 1113. New Antrim Amalgamated 9/124 – McFall & McManus 1199, R McFall & Son 1190, C Magill 1189, D Jackson & son 1179, 1163, 1162, C McDowell 1155, 1154, 1139, C Magill 1136.
NIPA Sect C Clubs Tullamore
Horseshoe HPS 8/125 – C Campbell & Son 1356, J Morrison 1322, 1300, D & P Harvey 1284, C Campbell & Son 1283, 1267, S & S O’Toole Sons & Daughter 1211, 1191, H & I Agnew 1159, D & P Harvey 1148. Colin Campbell & Son take the honours this week from Tullamore. They timed a young cock flying to the perch. The winner is of V. D. Weil and Braspenning breeding. Glengormley HPS - D & J Campbell & Bigger 1286, D & J Campbell & Bigger 1224, G & C Lowry 1188, T Cairns & Sons 1181, G & C Lowry 1105, T Cairns & Sons 1097. Well done to Davy & Hugh on a super performance and look out for their latest article which will be featured in the BHW Stud Book. What a year they are having. Carrick & District 7/85 – Elliott Bros 1263, J & A Rankin 1239, T Creighton Sons & Welch 1172, 1150, S Beattie & Daughter 896, J & A Rankin 1069, S Beattie & Daughter 1013, T Creighton Son & Welch 896, D McBride 635. Kingsmoss HPS - R McMeekin 1250, R McMeekin 1239, Well done to Robert who just keep this fine level of form continuing. Springvale Soc 5/93 – I Horner 1246, A C McGrugan 1185, I Horner 1154, R Scott & Son 1147, Montgomery & Kirk 1141, I Horner 1109, R Scott & Son 1077. Race sponsored by Victor Montgomery. Eastway HPS 11/250 - J Burrows 1187, J Burrows 1182, J Burrows 1165, Whiteside Bros 1147, M & T Griffith 1145, M & T Griffith 1144. Congrats to Jimmy on taking the first three this week the winners is a Van Der Espt hen which was 2nd Club 2nd Section C a couple of weeks ago from Tullamore.
NIPA Section D Club Results
Derriaghy & District HPS 4/77 - Ian Gibb & Sons 1269, Ian Gibb & Sons 1202, R Benson 1147, J Campbell 1144, Ian Gibb & Sons 1127, R Benson 1122, Ian Kennedy 1100. Just no stopping the Gibb men even on a hard day, they still seem to get the early one, not surprising to learn that the winner of the Club and what looks like a Section winner is yet another Jos Soontjen, Ian Gibb in partnership with Henry Byrne from Dublin together own one if not the best collection of Jos Soontjen pigeons anywhere in Europe. This weeks probable Section D winner was a Blue Hen coming from a 1999 Bred direct son of the famous 1988 Belg Rung Blue cock “Corporate Ally” when paired to a 1991 Belg Rung Blue Hen known as “Hussy” who in tunr is bred from a Direct daughter of the famous “Late Tom” now for the Dam’s Side she is a direct daughter of the world renowned “Statesman” when paired to a direct daughter of “Top Secret” I surely won’t be required to enlighten you about the breeding credentials of the “Statesman” he was quite rightly regarded as one of the best Jos Soontjen breeders Sire, G/Sire and G/G/Sire to many champions at all levels. Colin HPS 7/160 - J Gregory & Sons 1250, Mr & Mrs P Braniff 1241, J Gregory & Sons 1173, Mr & Mrs G Braniff 1164, T & A Ferrin 1162, T & A Ferrin 1137, J Gregory & Sons 1127, Mr & Mrs G Braniff 1067, Mr & Mrs G Braniff 1067, D McParland 973. The Gregory Boys are back on song. Lisburn & District HPS 16/368 - Spence Bros 1240, L Magee & Son 1208, M Laffin 1190, W Dougherty & Son 1179, McCabe & Magee 1164, W Dougherty & Son 1163, S & M Gibson 1132, W Joss 1126, J & M Magee & Son 1124, R topping & Son 1122. Spence Bros win the Loft Nom on Vel 1240, Mark Laffin Vel 1190 wins the ABCD and Nom followed by McCabe & Magee on Vel 1164 picking up the second cut of the ABCD and finally R Topping and Son on 1122 getting the 3rd cut. Dromore HPS 10/247 - Doonan & McGuinness 1228, Doonan & McGuinness 1197, B & M McCorriston 1186, F Scott & Son 1173, B & M McCorriston 1165, P & J Boal 1140, N & H Hodgen 1138, P & J Boal 1122, F Scott & Son 1120, D & I Edgar 1117. Well done to Rowan and son Wayne who assists his father now in keeping the Doonan & McGuinness name to the fore following the passing of long time racing partner John McGuinness. Rowan is having a super year previously finishing second Open in the Skibbereen O/B National. Dromara HPS - J Abernethy 1155, J Abernethy 1086, McKinstry Bros 1054, J Abernethy 1051, D McCandless 1039, J Abernethy 1027. Well done to John who just keeps on lifting the red cards. The loft is enjoying a golden spell of form at the moment. The Orchard Combine CC Tullamore - E Murtagh & Sons Armagh 1257, Cooney Brothers Monaghan 1254, Sam Corrigan Loughgall 1247, Eamon Grew Charlemont 1239, P Coughlin Monaghan 1233, Richard Mulligan Monaghan 1229, N Johnston Monaghan 1214, I Parkes & Son Armagh 1207, Michael McGlinchey Charlemont 1206, F McLoughlin Armagh 1204, McKinney & Campbell Armagh 1200, D & C McArdle Armagh 1193, N Johnston 1193, P Tierney Monaghan 1193, M McGlinchey 1192, P Grew Charlemont 1192, G & A Campbell Armagh 1188, P Tierney 1181, Cooney Bros Monaghan 1179, Muldrew & Cummings Markethill 1166.
NIPA Section E Clubs Tullamore
Annaghmore HPS 6/176 – W G Neill 1389, 1244, G Calvin & Son 1227, 1197, R Telford 1156, G Calvin & Son 1152, W G Neill 1092, G Buckley & Son 1089. Bondhill Soc – R Williamson 1319, D Calvin 1279, R Williamson 1250, W Neill 1243, R Williamson 1195, Capper Bros 1173. Wilton Cross HPS - G Douglas 1281, G Douglas 1240, G Douglas 1208, D Carville & Son 1157, Cooper & McGrath 1150, C & J Ferris 1097. Armagh HPS 11/201 – E Murtagh & Sons 1257, I Parkes & Son 1207, F McLaughlin 1204, McKinney & Campbell 1200, D & C McArdle 1193, G & A Campbell 1188, M Shaw 1176, R Parkes & Son 1151, E Murtagh & Sons 1132, 1120. Armagh 2 Bird – M Shaw 1176, D & C McArdle 1026, S Fields & Sons 1002, E Murtagh & Sons 1000. Loughgall – S Corrigan 1247, W Corrigan 1150, N Weir 1145, 1134, M Young 1060, W Corrigan 1055. Monaghan HPS – Cooney Bros 1244, P Coughlin 1233, R Mulligan 1229, N Johnston 1214, 1193, P Tierney 1193. Charlemont HPC 8/167 - E Grew 1239, Kieran Shannon 1221, M McGlinchey 1206, M McGlinchey 1192, P Grew 1192, Kieran Shannon 1181, P Grew 1147, P Grew 1146, M McGlinchey 1121, P Grew 1092. Dollingstown – R Russell 1227, 1212, T McKinstry 1194, 1145. Dollingstown 2 bird – R Russell 1227, 1009, T McKinstry 875.
NIPA Section F Club Results
Ards HPS 9/151 - Plunkett & Pollock & Nelson 1246, Plunkett & Pollock & Nelson 1233, S Whyte 1217, W Cleland 1216, W Ennis 1201, C Stewart 1201, W Cleland 1114, W Cleland 1110, Plunkett & Pollock & Nelson 1110, W Cleland 1091. Downpatrick – F Black & Son 1068, 1057, P Lue & Son 1023, F Black & son 1009. Corrigs & District HPS 8/195 - R Shaw 1049, H Knight 1040, R Shaw 1024, J & R Mills 1012, H Knight 985, Benson Bros 959, Benson Bros 950, J & R Mills 946, R McVeigh & Son 940, J McMurrough & Son 876. Pools and Nom won by A Murray & Son. Well done to the Shaw loft on yet another Club 1st, just no pecking this man back.
NIPA Section G Club Results
Newry & District HPS - R McKelvey 1069, Mark Maguire & Son 1052, Mark Maguire & Son 1007, R McKelvey 961, Mark Maguire & Son 958, Niblock Bros 939, Niblock Bros 932, J F McCabe 923, R McKelvey 917, J F McCabe 907. Well don Ron on what was a difficult enough race into Newry going by these velocities.
Coleraine Triangle Mullingar - R Callaghan & Son Coleraine Prem 1383, Horner & Scott Windsor Soc 1380, R Callaghan & Son 1358, Diamond Bros Coleraine Prem 1347, Diamond Bros 1343, Diamond Bros 1341, Horner & Scott 1339, R Callaghan & Son 1334, R Nevin Coleraine Prem 1328, A & R McAuley Coleraine Prem 1325, Hanson & Harper Coleraine Prem 1319, Diamond Bros 1318, R & J Parke Windsor Soc 1311, G Donaghy Son & Grandson Windsor Soc 1303, W & W Murdock Co Derry 1275.
NIPA Sect A & A West Clubs Mullingar
Coleraine Premier HPS 9/62 – R Callaghan & Son 1383, 1358, Diamond Bros 1347, 1343, 1341, R Callaghan & Son 1334, R Nevin 1328, A & R McAuley 1325. The winner was timed at 5.52pm recording velocity 1383 for the 123 miles out of Mullingar. This bird was a Black Pied Nauwelaerts and the winner of 2nd Club was a Blue Frans Van Wildemeersch hen the best of the late B Fletcher & Son (Portadown). Windsor Social – Horner & Scott 1380, 1339, R & J Parke 1311, G Donaghy Son & Grandson 1303, K Glass 1261, R & J Parke 1212, 1190. Coleraine & County Derry – W & W Murdock 1275, R McAuley 1274, W & W Murdock 1262, T McCrudden 1170. Limavady RPS 5/19 – H Crawford 1233, R Witherow 1159, R McIlmoyle 1107, 1087, B Mailey 1061, 1045. Coal island & district 10/117 - G Quinn 1447, W Bleeks & son 1442, K Carolan 1434, W Bleeks & Son 1390, H McLaughlin 1386, h McLaughlin 1384, M & R Hamilton 1379, K Carolan 1377, K Carolan 1377, K Carolan 1377. Cookstown Social 7/68 - G & S Smith 1435, Marshall & Harkness 1427, Marshall & Harkness 1420, Marshall & Harkness 1385, Marshall & Harkness 1383, G & S Smith 1374, V Thom 1355, V Thom 1354, Marshall & Harkness 1354, G & S Smith 1352. Londonderry RPS 4/19 - J & D Kelly 1185, J & D Kelly 1111, J & D Kelly 1110, P Breslin & Son 954, J & D Kelly 946, P Breslin & Son 945, J & D Kelly 943, P Breslin & Son 906, P Breslin & Son 881, R Gallagher 880. Omagh & District HPS - S Gilmore 1157, A Hall 1132, S Gilmore 1054. Foyle RPS - 1st A. McCrudden (1246) 2nd Mr & Mrs P. Maxwell (1197) 3rd Mr & Mrs P. Maxwell (1137) 4th J. McDaid & Son 5th A. McCrudden (1101) 6th A. McCrudden (1093) 7th A. McCrudden (1067) 8th Mr & Mrs P. Maxwell (1031) 9th Cooley Bros. (1001) 10th J. McDaid & Son (995). The weather improved into the late afternoon and early evening and the birds released in Mullingar made light work of the return journey despite the fact they were hampered on the previous Wednesday and had travelled to South Wales for a race that was eventually cancelled. Many results are missing this weekend and we can only feature what we have. Fleming Bros from Crumlin are the best reported in the NIPA Sect B doing velocity 1456 just a yard ahead of Allen McBride who has 1st Harryville HPS and best reported in the Mid Antrim Combine. His Cheq cock was timed at 16.17hrs to record velocity 1455 for the 101 miles into Lettercreeve. Sire was a son of Spartacus the famous Soontjen of Frank Sheader and the dam was a Hartog from Diamonte, she had won from Clonmel and Roscrea.
NIPA Sect B Clubs Mullingar
Crumlin & District 9/70 – Fleming Bros 1456, M & B McConville 1450, 1431, G F Lindsay 1430, M & B McConville 1427, P McClarence 1407. Fleming bros sent their Cheq hen sitting on eggs, she was timed at 16.02hrs and records velocity 1456 for the 88 mile sprint. Harryville HPS 12/79 – A McBride 1455, 1451, J Rock 1449, R H Clements 1425, L Mullan 1416, R H Clements 1380, A McBride 1378, J Rock 1366, A McBride 1365, G Holmes 1356. Randalstown 7/65 – T McMillan 1452, 1443, 1423, Stewart Bros 1413, D Logan 1396, Stewart Bros 1387, T McMillan 1381, 1381. Kells & District 8/40 – B Swann & Son 1448, McFarlane & Agnew 1410, 1388, H Fullerton & Son 1463, S Scott & Son 1434, Surgenor Bros 1309, 1295, McFarlane & Agnew 1295. Ballymoney HPS 12/98 – S Laverty 1408, J Connolly 1407, D & H Stuart 1404, W & L McCaw 1382, J Connolly 1379, D Dixon 1371, W Blair 1363, 1359, D & H Stuart 1359, J Hutchinson & Son 1341, W & L McCaw 1331, J McDowell & Sons 1324. Dervock IPS 6/39 - S Laverty 1408, D & H Stuart 1404, R Callaghan & Son 1383, W & L McCaw 1382, D & H Stuart 1359, R Callaghan & Son 1358, J Hutchinson & Son 1341, W & L McCaw 1331, J Hutchinson & Son 1252, S Laverty 1125. Rasharkin & District 12/72 – D Mairs 1407, Steele & McNeill 1378, L McNeill 1377, Milliken & Barkley 1361, J & D Surgenor 1356, L McNeill 1355, T Simpson 1347, Steele & McNeill 1347. D Mairs Nom & DTW. Steele & McNeill win Knock Out Cup. Lucas McNeill wins Clock Nom. D Dixon 1371, 1301. Jeannie Milliken has passed away after a short illness, the members extend their sympathy to both J & M Milliken and the Milliken & Barkley partnerships on their sad loss. New Antrim Amalgamated – McFall & McManus 1404, 1375, C Magill 1324, 1304, D Jackson & Son 1302. Muckamore HPS – F Todd 1383, A Mitchell & Son 1374, T Patterson & Son 1360, 1355, F Todd 1349, A Mitchell & son 1348, Thompson Bros 1345. Ballymena & District 9/44 – M Graham 1372, J Devlin 1371, W & J Smyth 1370, 1338, Richmond Bros 1313, J Devlin 1307, B O’Rawe 1293, Blair & Rankin 1282, Richmond Bros 1280. Ballymoney West Combine – W Blair 1363, J Hutchinson & Son 1341, J McDowell & Sons 1324, B & I Stewart 1228. Bushmills Invitation – R Callaghan & Son 1385, Horner & Scott 1380, R Callaghan & Son 1358, Horner & Scott 1339, R & J Parke 1311.
NIPA Sect C Clubs Mullingar
Ballynure & District – B Rowney 1546, 1544, 1488, H Weir 1421, L Houston & Son 1347. Sale Bird for Pilmore Beach was won by Brian Rowney both cuts of Breeder & Buyer lifting a total of £520, well done. These velocities will be changed, the result was made up with the wrong liberation details. This one would probably have won the Open! Horseshoe HPS 10/90 – D & P Harvey 1472, R Mills & Son 1465, C Campbell & Son 1433, D & P Harvey 1425, J Morrison 1423, 1422, 1422, Marshall & Wilson 1415, 1415, 1413. Brothers David and Paul Harvey take the Red Card this week from Mullingar. They timed a young Vandenabeele hen flying to the perch. The nest mate of this weeks winner previously topped the club from Tullamore for the top flying partnership. The Golden Ring was won by D & P Harvey 1389, another super pay day and expected to top Sect C for the second time. Larne & District 32/209 - L & S O’Neill & Sons 1470, R Mills & Son 1465, Beggs & Hall 1424, N Ferguson & Son 1420, McKee & Steele 1419, B McCammon 1418, G & K & I Moxham 1416, Marshall & Wilson 1415, Baxter & Holden 1415, Marshall & Wilson 1414. Ballycarry & District HPS - Arthurs & George 1463, Lynch Bros & Thompson 1461, Arthurs & George 1454, Lynch Bros & Thompson 1426, Arthurs & George 1407, M Delaney 1406, M Delaney 1394, George & Hall 1389, Lynch Bros & Thompson 1388, Lynch Bros & Thompson 1387. Doagh & District HPS 11/101 - Mr & Mrs B McNeilly 1459, S & A Leitch 1443, J & A Wilson & Sons 1439, W Cowan 1429, W Cowan 1421, Mr & Mrs B McNeilly 1419, Smyth & McConnell 1406, F Simpson 1398, F Simpson 1398, T Elliott 1383. Brian & Elaine get their second success of the season under their belt, with a Blue Willy Van Houtte Hen, they also beat S & A Leitch in the final of the Y/Bird Knock-out. The prize money for the Doagh Breeder/Buyer sale from Talbenny will not be flown for this year, contact Jim McGrugan for further info. A big thank you to Mr & Mrs Lewis for this weeks sponsorship. Ballyclare & District HPS 11/66 - S Rodney & son 1456, A Agnew 1445, S Rodney & son 1442, B & M Gilmore 1439, T H Gibson 1436, G & R Lawrie 1422, A Agnew 1421, G McNeilly 1420, B & M Gilmore 1406, G McNeilly 1388. Eastway HPS 9/50 - G McKenna 1453, Whiteside Bros 1451, M & A Pearson 1450, M & T Griffith 1448, M & A Pearson 1432, J Dawson & Son 1426. Carrick & District HPS 9/60 – D & J Armstrong & Son 1447, 1446, 1439 ABCDEF & Nom, J McMaw 1436, D & J Armstrong & Son 1414, 1414, J McMaw 1413 ABCDEF, Elliott Bros 1411, S Beattie & Daughter 1398, J Robinson 1387, M/M R Reid 1385, J & A Rankin 1376. Winning Minute (21) won by c/o W Elliott. M/M R Reid have resigned from their position of Secretary RPRA (Irish Region), applications for the post should be put in writing to either Robert Reid or President Lyndon Boyle. Carrick Social RPC 17/100 – D & J Armstrong & Son 1446, 1446, 1439 ABCD & Nom, M/M Robinson 1437, J McMaw 1436, M/M Robinson 1435, 1434 ABCD, J Millar & Son 1429, J McMaw 1413, S Hendry & Son 1409, J Millar & son 1409, J McAllister 1388. Winning Minute (21). Glengormley HPS - D & J Campbell & Bigger 1442, D & J Campbell & bigger 1438, G & C Lowry 1398, G & C Lowry 1362, T Cairns & Sons 1342. Davy & Hugh finish 1st and 2nd Club for the 8th time in the Y/Birds alone this year. Springvale Social 5/29 – R Scott & Son 1429, 1413, 1392, Turkington Bros 1372, A C McGrugan 1370, 1366, Turkington Bros 1341, I Horner 1327, 1294, W Drennan 1288, I Horner 1255. Kingsmoss HPS 7/38 - J Graham 1393, D J Connor 1393, W Gault & Son 1391, T Lillie 1388, T Lillie 1374, Connor Bros 1370, J Graham 1365, D J Connor 1357, Connor Bros 1343, R Gray 1339. Glenarm & District 9/58 - McKillop & McKinley 1365, W & D O’Neill 1349, G Ferguson & Daughters 1348, McKillop and McKinley 1339, O O’Neill & son 1334, V McAuley 1334, V McAuley 1331, G McWhirter 1329, G McWhirter 1323, G Ferguson & Daughters 1316.
NIPA Section D Club Results
Glenavy & District HPS 10/66 - S McLaughlin & Sons 1467, S McLaughlin & Sons 1450, P McGarrity 1450, G Parker & Son 1423, D & M Lilly & Withers 1412, D & M Lilly & Withers 1412, D & M Lilly & Withers 1411, G Parker & Son 1408, P McGarrity 1406, P McGarrity 1406. Dromara HPS – M/M Stevenson 1467, 1372, N Black & Son 1369, 1358, M/M Stevenson 1351. Lisburn & District HPS 10/54 - M Laffin 1452, Spence Bros 1435, L Magee & Son 1434, R Flanagan 1429, L Magee & Son 1426, M Laffin 1423, McCabe & Magee 1423, H F Browne 1422, H F Browne 1422, Spence Bros 1421. Well done to Mark Laffin who is having a super season clocked one this week bred by the formidable Gibb & Byrne Stud. Derriaghy & District 4/12 - R Benson 1449, I Gibb & sons 1443, J Campbell 1408, I Gibb & Sons 1376, I Gibb & sons 1354, J Campbell 1332. Well done to Roy Benson who gets in front of the Gibb Loft in this one. Dromore HPS - B & M McCorriston 1422, B & M McCorriston 1422, M Gowdy 1396, W Patterson & Son 1385, B & M McCorriston 1384, W Patterson & Son 1382, M Gowdy 1381, J & P McCrery & Son 1378, Brown & Burns 1376, B & M McCorriston 1371. The Orchard Combine CC Mullingar - G & A Campbell Armagh 1442, G & A Campbell 1441, G & A Campbell 1441, E & M Curran Armagh 1440, P Maginess Armagh 1439, McKinney & Campbell Armagh 1436, G & A Campbell 1431, Nelson Weir Loughgall 1421, N Weir 1421, William Corrigan Loughgall 1416, W Corrigan 1415, E Grew Charlemont 1410, N Weir 1408, G & A Campbell 1408, D & C McArdle Armagh 1401, N Weir 1399, E & M Curran 1398, Cooney Bros Monaghan 1395, E Murtagh & Sons Armagh 1395, B & A Beattie & Son Charlemont 1394.
NIPA Section E Club Results Mullingar
Lurgan Social – K Henderson & Son 1487, 1454, Furphy Bros 1453, J Douglas & Son. Well done to Kevin winning his first young bird race of the year. Laurelvale HPS 13/130 – A Neill 1484, 1466, F McCann 1441, H Beattie 1440, J Dowey & Sons 1428, F McCann 1418, J Trotter 1416, C Hughes 1415, H Beattie 1414, C Hughes 1412. Portadown Inv FC 10/98 - W Cannaway 1475, M Livingstone 1474, W Cannaway 1462, A McDonald 1461, A McDonald 1460, A McDonald 1459, A McDonald 1459, R & G & G Donaldson 1454. Wilton Cross - M Rice 1473, G Douglas 1466, T Fitzpatrick 1450, M Rice 1416, G Douglas 1388, G Douglas 1388. Edgarstown HPS 10/77 - T & A ford 1466, T & A ford 1451, E Matchett & Sons 1449, H Parr 1438, BBC 1418, H Parr 1409. Gilford & District HPS - T Greenaway 1465, T Greenaway 1430, G O’Dowd 1419, J McAtamney & Son 1418, J Adamson 1417, T Greenaway 1415, J Adamson 1408, S S Cairns 1401, G O’Dowd 1387, G O’Dowd 1385. Annaghmore HPS 9/145 - R D Calvin 1454, G Buckley & Son 1450, R D Calvin 1446, H Cordner 1446, R D Calvin 1446, R D Calvin 1445, H Cordner 1445, G Clavin & Son 1444, R D Calvin 1432, W G Neill 1430. Armagh HPS 11/109 – G & A Campbell 1442, 1441, 1441, E & M Curran 1440, P Maginess 1439, McKinney & Campbell 1436, G & A Campbell 1431, M Shaw 1421, 1413, G & A Campbell 1408. Armagh 2 Bird – G & A Campbell 1441, M Shaw 1421, D & C McArdle 1362, E & M Curran 1350. Charlemont HPS 5/28 - E Grew 1410, B & A Beattie & Son 1394, M McGlinchey 1386, M McGlinchey 1384, M McGlinchey 1381, M McGlinchey 1358, Sonya Beattie 1349, Darren Beattie 1265, E Grew 1260, E Grew 1222. Monaghan HPS – Cooney Bros 1395, H Gormley 1390, P Coughlan 1384, G Swift 1379, R Mulligan 1365, 1360.
NIPA Section F Club Results
Downpatrick HPS – P Lue & Son 1433, R Hagan 1427, P Lue & Son 1418, 1417. Super result for Paddy Lue, 1st, 2nd and 4th, the Bridge Street Destroyer R Hagan finished runner-up. Corrigs & District - R Shaw 1432, R McVeigh & Son 1422, J McMurrough & Son 1419, C McManus 1415, R Shaw 1413, R McVeigh & Son 1396, Benson Bros 1317, J McMurrough & Son 1311, Benson Bros 1309.
NIPA Section G Club Results
Newry & District HPS - R McKelvey 1473, Mark Maguire & Son 1458, Mark Maguire & Son 1458, Mark Maguire & Son 1452, R McKelvey 1438, M Maguire & Son 1433, Mark Maguire & son 1420, Mark Maguire & Son 1419, Mark Maguire & Son 1419, Mark Maguire & Son 1419. Well done to Ron on completing the weekend double.
GALWAY BOUND
This weekend coming my wife Celeste and I will enjoy a long weekend away in Galway, we are travelling down after the restaurant closes on Saturday evening to see the Galway One Loft Race which is due to be flown from Chester on Sunday 7th of September, a distance of 244 miles back to the loft in Tuam. It will be a tuff fly for the small convoy but that’s what a lot of the fancy had in mind when entering the race in the first instance and with the a very good number of the remainder from the north of Ireland the 20,000 Euro 1st prize could very well be heading North. But as I said it will be a very special pigeon that wins this award and one that surely can be called an all out super star, with a small convoy and the Irish Sea to cross then the pigeon has to venture from one side of Ireland to the other, no ordinary pigeon will achieve this and at this stage I would like to wish all the competitors every success in this the final race. Mick Flannery assisted with his wife’s unrelenting help have done an excellent job with this particular one loft race, especially flying and training pigeons into Galway, this in itself is not easy and will without any doubt cast aside very quickly the ones that show any sign of weakness. Then of course Mick had a continual hawk problem and on top of this the weather which has been a complete nightmare didn’t enhance the situation, so considering the loft could have been filled time and time again but this being the first year Mick satisfied himself with 500, plans are already in place for next year with many already booking their perches, if it fills as quick in 2009 as it did in 2008 please take my word for it when the adverts are released have the pen ready for as it was last year it is first come first served. Although Mick was telling me that for 2009 they will bring in venture pigeons for people to purchase and for replacements etc. So for the many that have emailed Mick to say they are coming I look forward to meeting you all their.
UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND
Locally the Ulster Federation along with the Irish South Road Federation were in Talbenny but they opting to go as normal on Thursday evening but yet again no joy with a liberation, with the weather proving not good enough for a liberation it was decided on Sunday morning to have them brought back to Ireland. The Ulster Federation are hoping for a liberation in Skibbereen on Monday morning with the Irish South Road Fed opting for a liberation again if possible from Rosscarbery As I go to press I can confirm that both organisations liberated on Monday morning at the sites mentioned above both sets of pigeons cleared very well in the South Westerly wind some of the results are listed further down this column. The East Down Combine on the other hand were also in Talbenny being transported with the NIPA they also were brought home and the whole convoy of NIPA and EDC pigeons were liberated on Sunday at 2.15pm in a Westerly Wind from Mullingar with the NIPA opting to produce both a Section and Open result for the race but no points would be allocated for this race towards claims for Section Fancier of the Year, the pool monies etc collected for the Y/B National would be returned to each member. The East Down Combine members also had a convoy of pigeons in Skibbereen for their Y/B Derby. These were liberated on Sunday and with results only starting to come in as I prepare to send this column on for publication early indications are that the magnificent partnership of D Croskery & Son are the winners. Very well done to them. The Irish South Road Federation also had a convoy in Pilmore Beach and these were liberated on Sunday at 12.30pm with good returns reported.
Back to Friday and the liberation of the NIPA pigeons in Tullamore was at 2.00pm in a helping South wind, it was reported the birds did not clear well an immediate sign of an erratic race. It did turn out as expected, the birds did not like the overcast conditions and we had many big gaps in arrivals and many birds missing at night. A large number of those, many out for the first time, have now returned and the final outcome will not be just as bad as first feared. What a season it has been, the last few weeks have indeed been testing and the big INFC will have to decide what to do about the Blue Riband YB Nat due to be flown from Sennen Cove on 10th September.
THE ULSTER FEDERATION SKIBB Y/B DERBY
1st J & D Braniff of the Wheatfield 1906, 2nd J & D Braniff 1903, 3rd Alec Benson of the Lagan Valley 1900, 4th J & D Braniff 1884, 5th J & D Braniff 1882, 6th Fegan & McAdorey of the Alexandra 1881, 7th D & G Ferguson of the Wheatfield 1876, 8th J & D Braniff 1867, 9th R Freeburn off the West Belfast 1861, 10th Joe Ward & son of the Grosvenor 1860, 11th J & D Braniff 1858, 12th Keery & Falloon of the South Belfast 1857, 13th J & D Braniff 1856, 14th J & D Braniff 1855, 15th D & G Ferguson 1855, 16th J & D Braniff 1854, 17th J & D Braniff 1854, 18th K Doherty of the Fortfield 1854, 19th Alec Benson 1850. 20th Alec Benson 1849. Excellent flying by Joe and David in all the time that I have been scribing for the Federation with weekly assistance from the excellent P O Joe Flood never have I seen such dominance by one partnership in a Derby result. Fantastic flying gentlemen and very well done sent David an email on Monday evening just before going to press, he tells me that the winner is bred from pigeons sourced from w,l,an Green when mated to a direct Bert Campius hen. The pigeon that finishes second open was bred from a J & D Staddon Cock when paired to a direct Vandenabeele Hen. East End HPS - A Gillespie & Sons 1678, Jim Rainey & Son 1575, Jim Rainey & Son 1465, Jim Rainey & Son 1459. The Fanciers Combine Roscrea - R Russell 1218, G O'Dowd 1213, G Douglas 1206, M Brown 1201, J Surplus 1190, J Funston 1180, J Surplus 1169, R Russell 1157 M McDowell & Sons 1157, G O'Dowd 1156, M McDowell & Sons 1152, M McDowell & Sons 1148, M McDowell & Son 1143, R Major 1135, W G Neill 1111.
IRISH SOUTH ROAD FEDERATION CLUB RESULTS THURLES Sarsfield RPC - P Byrne & Family 1557, P Byrne & Family 1555, A Osbourne 1505, J Farrell 1502, Mr & Mrs P Byrne 1499, Mr & Mrs M Flynn 1498, J Farrell 1495, P Craven 1495. Excellent result for P Byrne and Family winning such a strong Club by 50 yards the loft finishing 1st and 2nd in the Federation with over 9,000 birds competing, very well done. North side & District RPC - J Sheppard 1547, M & G McCourt 1542, M & G McCourt 1528, M & G McCourt 1519, M & G McCourt 1518, M O’Brien 1517, J Mohan & Sons 1492. Excellent result for the Sheppard loft nipping one in front of an impressive card from the M & G McCourt partnership. Kildonagh RPC - Gerry O’Mara & Family 1547, A Dent & Son 1544, Gerry O’Mara & Family 1542, Gerry O’Mara & Family 1541, Gerry O’Mara & Family 1540, R McNally 1532, A Dent & Son 1510, Gerry O’Mara & Family 1508, Gerry O’Mara & Family 1507, A Dent & Son 1506. Met Gerry and father Bill over the weekend in Dublin and what gentlemen they are, very forthcoming on all fronts with regards racing and I look forward to catching up with them again. Cabra RPC - W McCarthy 1544, P Owens & Son 1511, C Brennan 1510, M McKenna 1506, J Nash 1505, K Hughes 1501, C Brennan 1500, W McCarthy 1500, W McCarthy 1496, W McCarthy 1496. Willie McCarthy is having a powerful year racing with the Cabra Club and the club winner will feature probably in the top six of the Federation result. Clondalkin RPC - P Dandy & Family 1540, B Russell 1492. Finglas RPC - Arthur Bros 1536, C Owens 1532, D Cummins & Son & Dann 1530, D Cummins & Son & Dann 1527, C Owens 1527, B & N Boshill 1512, D Cummins & Son & Dann 1511, D Cummins & Son & Dann 1505, D Cummins & Son & Dann 1504, Arthurs Bros 1501. The Arthur Bros win the club this week and also hold the remainder of the top 10 up as the finish 10th Club also, the Owens loft has a couple in the result also with the masterful Derek Cummins putting a few also in the clock. Ballymun PC - T Nelson 1532, H McCann 1512, A Meehan 1504, D Fagan 1492. Well done to Tom Nelson who also is having a very impressive year flying both with the Ballymun Club and the ISR Federation. Dublin Homing Club - C Keogh 1527, C Keogh 1509, C Keogh 1503, P Keegan 1494. Very impressive result by the Keogh loft taking the first three in the Club with all three likely to finish in the Federation top 100. East Wall & District - J Thompson 1514, J & K Reilly 1510, D Murtagh 1504, D Murtagh 1502, J Thompson 1501, J & K Reilly 1498, D Murtagh 1492. Greenhills & District - P Carr 1514, McGovern Bros 1507, McGovern Bros 1503, McGovern Bros 1502, B Brady 1502, B Brady 1500, A Nulty 1494, A Nulty 1493, B Brady 1492, A Nulty 1492. Dublin North East - Mr & Mrs J Hayden 1504, J Brady & Son 1504, J McGovern 1502. IRISH SOUTH ROAD FEDERATION PILMORE BEACH Dublin North County - Alan Maguire & Sons 1392, Paddy Madden 1390, Paddy Madden 1379, Breda Deegan 1374. Excellent flying by the Maguire Boys this is now their 6th Y/Bird win of the season. Well done Alan, Stephen & Sean. Cabra RPC 22/565 - M McMena 1480, W McCarthy 1460, J Alymer 1444, W McCarthy 1443, J O’Callaghan & M Farrell 1442, P Owens & Son 1442, Bodie & Dobson 1441, T O’Brien 1440, P Owens & Son 1436, J O’Callaghan & M Farrell 1432. Greenhills & District RPC 22/440 - McGovern Bros 1478, McGovern Bros 1454, B Brady 1446, P Carr 1445, A Nulty 1444, McGovern Bros 1439, W Gannon & Son 1404, A Nulty 1403, A Nulty 1403, A Nulty 1402. Bray Inv RPC 17/283 - Bill & Sara Davis 1468, Hubert Egan & Son 1457, P & D O’Toole 1435, Delaney & O’Reilly & Son 1420, Hubert Egan & Son 1418, P & D O’Toole 1416, Cowap & Buckley 1415, Brendan McCann & Sons 1414, P & D O’Toole 1406, Mr & Mrs Plunkett & Earls 1403. IRISH SOUTH ROAD FEDERATION ROSSCARBERY Cabra RPC - J Alymer 1882, J O’Callaghan & M Farrell 1827, W McCarthy 1819, T Flanagan & G/Son 1815, T Connolly 1787, J O’Callaghan & M Farrell 1785, P Owens & Son 1783, Mr & Mrs J Enright & Son 1762, K & N Mackey 1740, K & N Mackey 1723. Greenhills & District RPC 13/51 - B Brady 1796, Mr & Mrs J Roberts 1790, J Hughes 1776, J Delaney & Sons 1776, Mr & Mrs D Dunne 1561, B Brady 1553, N & N Smith 1542, J Delaney & Sons 1524, B Brady 1486, B Brady 1456. Bray Inv RPC 15/90 - Cowap & Buckley 1676, John McDermott & Son 1674, Bill & Sara Davis 1657, Mark Kane 1647, Paul Byrne 1631, Stephen Homan 1630, Delaney & O’Reilly & Son 1623, Willy Cox & Son 1614, Brendan McCann & Sons 1586, P & D O’Toole 1562. EAST COAST FEDERATION TOP TEN TRAMORE 126/2,135 1st Gregory Bros 1791, 2nd P & P O’Neill 1714, 3rd B & A Doyle 1650, 4th J & J Merrigan 1649, 5th B & A Doyle 1649, 6th B & A Doyle 1642, 7th G & P O’Dowd 1642, 8th M Kane 1636, 9th B Richardson & Son 1636, 10th W Ellis 1635. EAST COAST FEDERATION TOP TEN TRAMORE (2) 179/3,870 1st Gregory Bros 1330, 2nd T & T Moorehouse 1327, 3rd T & T Moorehouse 1325, 4th Gregory Bros 1320, 5th R Duffy & Partners 1320, 6th Gregory Bros 1320, 7th T & T Moorehouse 1314, 8th T & T Moorehouse 1308, 9th S Shannon 1302, 10th Gregory Bros 1298. EAST DOWN COMBINE CLUB RESULTS SKIBBEREEN South Down Federation - D Croskery & Son 1570, Mickey Croskery 1533, Mickey Croskery 1531, Mickey Croskery 1526, J Maguire & Partners 1521, D Croskery & Son 1497, D Croskery & Son 1497, Mickey Croskery 1496, D Croskery & son 1478, D Croskery & son 1474, D Croskery & Son 1472. Annsborough HPS sent 200 birds - D Croskery & Son 1570, Mickey Croskery 1533, Mickey Croskery 1531, Mickey Croskery 1526, D Croskery & Son 1497, D Croskery & Son 1497, Mickey Croskery 1496, D Croskery & son 1478, D Croskery & son 1474, D Croskery & Son 1472. Dundonald HPS - S Brown & Sons 1529, B & E Foulis & Gill 1504, S Brown & Sons 1483, Kincaid & McCann 1472, M Foulis 1455, M Foulis 1455, B & E Foulis & Gill 1454, S Rea 1453, M Foulis 1444, B & E Foulis & Gill 1440. Dundrum HPS 4/35 - J Maguire & Partners 1521, J Maguire & Partners 1297, J Maguire & Partners 1260, J Maguire & Partners 1239, A McNamara & Partners 1221, J Maguire & Partners 1196. Crossgar HPS - S & K Duke 1488, McCartan & Woodsides 1481, J McGreevy 1478, McGiverns & Adairs 1470, J McGreevy 1460, J McGreevy 1453, McGiverns & Adairs 1448, S & K Duke 1447, McGiverns & Adairs 1446, S & K Duke 1433. Annalong - K Rooney & Son 1473, K Rooney & Son 1428, B McConnell 1341, McLoughlin Bros 1321, K Rooney & Son, K Rooney & Son, K Rooney & Son, B McConnell, D McCulla, McLoughlin Bros.
PICTURE GALLERY
The L & S O'Neill & Sons team won 1st Larne & District from Mullingar.
The Horseshoe winners at the weekend from Tullamore and Mullingar were C Campbell & Son (l) and D & P Harvey respectively.
Trevor McDonald of T & J McDonald holding Triangle King his willer from Pilmore Beach.
Jimmy Hanson holding his Fermoy winner in the Coleraine Premier HPS, the loft was well placed again at the weekend.
Paddy McManus had a super card from Pilmore Beach he is holding his 1st Club Ahoghill FC winner.
Matthew Barkley and granddaughter Naomi Milliken at the Cullybackey Centre sending birds to Talbenny.
Joe and David Braniff of the Wheatfield pictured here lifting silverware at the Ulster Federation Dinner you can be rest assured after Mondays performance they will once agin be picking more up this year.
Pictured on a recent visit to Kees Bosua's lofts in Belgium from the (L) Adie McCormick, Kees Bosua and Ian Gibb. Loft Profile on Kees Bosua in the next week or two by Adie.
Likely winners of Section D from the difficult Tullamore is that of Peter and Ian Gibb.
The Windsor Social partnership of Horner & Scott completed the double from Tullamore and Mullingar at the weekend.
No loft racing more consistently at the minute than that of Davy Campbell & Hugh Bigger they finish 1st and 2nd Club for the eighth time in Y/Birds.
Brian and 11 year old Ian Stewart who broke their novice status when they won 1st and 8th Ballymoney Club from Tullamore at the weekend. They were also 1st Ballymoney West Combine.
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