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A BIT OF A CRAIC
by New Kid On The Block
Blackpool Included
Before starting this weeks notes I would like to inform the fancy in general : If you are looking a “ bit of publicity” , give me a shout or drop me an email and I will endeavour to keep you happy ( some chance ) .I have a number of loft reports in the coming weeks , so as they say “ Watch This Space” . Have included a few photos from the Blackpool Show in the column this week . Also I would like to inform the fancy of a new venture I am involved in. Over the past few weeks/months I have been taking a few photos and getting them montaged or backgrounds put on to suit . Now , after many repeated requests , this service is being offered to you the fancy. If you have a favorite pigeon that you would like photographed , a favourite pair, a montage or anything in general please feel free to give me a shout and I will endeavour to help you out where possible. Send me an email or give us a ring and we will see what we can do to keep you happy. The Ulster Federation have announced the date of their annual prize night. The event will be held on Friday 26th February in the Balmoral Hotel Belfast . A full list of the cup & trophy winners , within the Ulster Federation organization , to be presented at the awards night , are as follows: - Also the prestigious Millar Gold Cup will also be presented - Millar Gold Cup Winner – Tom Cahill - Cork –
Dickson Cup ( St. Malo ) , Hughes Cup ( St. Malo ) , News Of The World Cup ( St. Malo ) , Coburn Cup ( 2 Bird Average St. Malo ) – Spence Bros – Lagan Valley –
J. Rice Cup ( R/Up St. Malo ) – Harry Jennings & Son – Lagan Valley –
Average All Derbies , IHU Cup ( St. Malo & Skibbereen ) , H. Maginty Trophy ( Skibbereen, Penzance & St. Malo ) , Ligoniel Cup ( Skibbereen ) - Calderwood & Waite – Shankill –
Clarke Groves Cup ( 1st East – St. Malo ) – Tom Brown – East End –
Rose Bowl ( 1st Talbenny ) – Rab Braniff & Son – Wheatfield –
E. Rice Cup ( 2nd Talbenny ) – Benny McKeown – Fortfield –
McNarry Cup ( Bude ) – S & F O Neill – Glen Invitation –
Kingswood Cup ( Penzance ) – J. Clarke Cup ( 2 Bird Average Penzance ) – Joe & Linda Smyth – Grosvenor –
Skibbereen O/B Championship – Dickie Smyth & Son – Shankill -
Talbenny Y/ Bird – Robert & Ashley Gore – Lagan Valley –
Fermoy 5 Bird – Billy & Eileen Carson – Grosvenor –
Skibbereen Y/ Bird – Paul & Kathleen McCarthy – Grosvenor –
McKenna Cup ( R/Up Skibbereen Y/B ) – J & D Coburn – Lagan Valley –
Kirkpatrick Cup (Best Average Talbenny & Skibbereen Y/B ) – Johnston Bros – Andersonstown –
Inter Society Shield ( Top Ulster Federation Club 2009) – Grosvenor –
Ulster Federation Fancier Of The Year 2009 – Joe & David Braniff – Wheatfield –
IHU Meritorious Award - Alex Benson – Lagan Valley –
IHU Meritorious Award – Arty OHanlon – Andersonstown -
May I personally thank all the major cup and trophy winners for the past season 2009 including the Grosvenor club for winning the top club award . Also a special mention to the Fanciers Of The Year Joe & David Braniff , who retained their title for yet another season. These fanciers had another tremendous season and are worthy of the title for the work and effort that is given to the birds. These guys are 110% fanciers , really dedicated to the birds, devoting all their time and effort to help stay at the top. As most of you are aware this was my first season as press officer for the Ulster Federation, the oldest racing organization in Ireland , and I must admit that I really enjoyed each and every week reporting on the winners and getting around the lofts. The hospitality that I received each and every week from all fanciers concerned was terrific and I must thank you all for sparing me the time to report and handle a few winners as each and every week progressed. The Ulster Federation is based mostly around the Belfast area but one club that I must give special mention to is the Lisburn based Lagan Valley, the only club within the fed based outside of the city. This is a really competitive club and I must thank the members for their invite this past season as a special guest to their “fifty years on the go” birthday bash. I really enjoyed the night and as usual the hospitality that was given to myself was fit for a king. Again these guys leave no stone unturned and make you welcome no matter what the occasion . – Thanks again for a great night -
. Before finishing this weeks notes I would like to make a personal get well wish to one of the fancys top ambassadours of the sport Mr Lyndon Boyle from Dromore . Lyndon unfortunately has not been in the best of health over the past few weeks and may I wish on behalf of myself and all your fancier friends a speedy recovery and all good wishes . Lyndon has served the fancy greatly over the many years of his involvement in the sport at the highest level possible with great distinction and his wealth of knowledge within the sport is phenominal . – GET WELL SOON LYNDON -
Coming Events : Banbridge British Legion are hosting a Charity Breeder/Buyer sale to be held on Friday 26th March in the British Legion Banbridge. 50% of the total proceeds raised will be flown for with the other 50 % to be presented to the nominated charity , The Blue Dove Hospice , Newry . Three prizes are up for grabs – 50% 30% 20% ( split both ways) , with the nominated racepoint Penzance Y/B National to be flown with the INFC. Some top Y/B will be on offer donated by some of the leading lofts in Ireland. All Y/B must be in the pen on the night of the sale. For further details or if you wish to donate a youngster to this worthy cause give any of the following numbers a call : Diamond Carson Tel : 07813265311 , T. Lennon Tel : 07711409205 or E. McAlinden Tel : 07771813198. Any of these fanciers will be able to give you any info that you require. Please support this worthy cause and have a good night out with the lads.
Lost while on loan : Grizzle Cock GB08Z 94552 : If found please contact : 02893 340620 or mobile 07715 180130 :
Alex Benson - Lagan Valley - Winner Ulster Federation Meritorious Award
Arty O Hanlon - Andersonstown - Winner IHU Ulster Federation Meritorious Award
Caught on camera with their hands full - Jackie Millar & Son Derek with new stock for the coming season
Charlie from Liverpool , always there to give you a helping hand
Dublin fanciers enjoying a night out on the town
Mick Crotty and friends enjoying the Blackpool weekend
Paul Reilly & Raymond Parker discussing a few details with the Welsh maestro Ken Darlington
The 2009 Ulster Fed Fanciers Of The Year J & D Branniff
The Blackppol team along with Davy Strain & Andy Gault ( Ballyclares Lord Mayor) at Blackpool
The lads from the North West getting ready for a good weekend at Blackpool
The Millar Gold Cup - One of the highest accolades to win within the members of the Irish Homing Union from France
Tom Cahill - Cork - pictured proudly holding his Millar Gold Cup Winner
One of the nicest couples you could ever meet . Mr & Mrs Derek Pedley , 57 years married and as happy today as the first day that they met. Two Great People and a pleasure to know
Wicklow fanciers enjoying their Blackpool weekend
ANY FURTHER INFO - CONTACT –New Kid On The Block
Contact Details
Tel: 07737275820
Or email : newkidontheblock07@hotmail.co.uk
Websites : www.pigeonportal.com
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