JOURNEY’S END with Jordan Hughes – BENAMORE 23-05-26

JOURNEY’S END – NIPA RACE REPORTS – SECTIONS C, D, F, & G

‘MISTER BOMBAY’ BOMBS HOME FOR P&J BOAL

 In this week’s report I am covering the first double race day of the year and also the first NIPA National race of 2026. First up is the Benamore 3 Race in County Tipperary. A total of 470 NIPA Members sent 11,678 Birds to Benamore for the sixth race of the NIPA Old Bird Season. Saturday morning the 23^rd of May the birds were liberated at 10:00hrs in a South Southwest Wind.

The Winning Bird from the sixth Old Bird Race of the 2026 NIPA Season belongs to P&J Boal of Dromore HPS in Section D.

P&J Boal is a name known to many and is no stranger to success racing in the NIPA. Topping the NIPA open from this week in Benamore has added another to his racing CV. The 1^st Open winning pigeon has been named ‘Mister Bombay’ and clocked the winning velocity of 1959.088YPM. GB23 D 01290 is a blue cock raced on the chaos system. He is 100% Willy Van Herck and is a grandson of ‘Bijou’ 1^st Open NIPA, 1^st N/S INFC Skibbereen, 3x1st Section Winner. RPRA 0-250 Best bird all UK 28,000 members. NIPA Bird of the year. He is also a grandson of ‘Perfect Light’ 2x1st Open NIPA, 3x1st Section Winner, RPRA 0-250 best bird all UK. He is also a brother to 2x1st Section winner and is very pleased to have him. Philip also took the first 3 in the Open making his success even sweeter.

P&J Boal 1st, 2nd & 3rd Open NIPA Benamore (3) from 11,678 birds winning with 'Mister Bombay' 

Many Congratulations to P&J Boal on Winning 1^st,2^nd & 3^rd NIPA Open Benamore 11,678 birds.

NIPA BENAMORE (3) TOP 20 OPEN RESULT

1^st (1D) P&J BOAL, DROMORE 1959; 2^nd (2D) P&J BOAL, DROMORE 1956; 3^rd (3D) P&J BOAL, DROMORE 1954; 4^th (1B) T. PATTERSON & SON, MUCKAMORE 1953; 5^th (1C) D. MCELHONE & DTR, WEST END 1950; 6^th (4D) J. KENNEDY & SON, TRINITY 1949; 7^th (2C) D. MCELHONE & DTR, WEST END 1949; 8^th (3C) W. WICKINGS, LIGONIEL & DISTRICT 1946; 9^th (4C) GRATTAN BROS, DOAGH & DISTRICT 1944; 10^th (5C) GRATTAN BROS, DOAGH & DISTRICT 1942; 11^th (5D) J. MCALORUM & SON, TRINITY 1941; 12^th (1E) G. O’DOWD, GILFORD & DISTRICT 1933; 13^th (6C) C. MCMANUS, LIGONIEL & DISTRICT 1931; 14^th (7C) C. MCVEIGH & DTR, WEST END 1930; 15^th (8C) D. MCELHONE & DTR, WEST END 1929; 16^th (9C) C. MCVEIGH & DTR, WEST END 1929; 17^th (6D) P&K MCCARTHY, TRINITY 1928; 18^th (10C) C. MCVEIGH & DTR, WEST END 1927; 19^th (7D) P&K MCCARTHY, TRINITY 1927; 20^th (11C) A&T AGNEW, BALLYCLARE & DISTRICT 1926

SECTION C REPORT

The Winner of Section C (54/1,319) from Benamore 3 was Davy McElhone & Dtr of West End HPS. The Father & Daughter partnership of Davy & Maddie strike winning first and second club (152 Birds) making it a second section C win so far this season winning 1^st & 2^nd Section (1,319 Birds) these two birds both were in the top 10 of the NIPA Open winning 5^th & 7^th Open from Benamore (11,678 Birds). Davy & Maddie are delighted with the way the birds performed taking the first two in the  section and also having 25 birds in the section result. And also, being 4^th Section, 9^th Open out of the old bird national. They would like to take the opportunity to thank Mr Wheatcroft for the parents of these birds and good luck to all for next week.

Davy McElhone & Dtr Maddie 1st & 2nd Section C Winners 

Congratulations to Section C Winners David McElhone & Dtr and Congratulations to all Club Winners

Ballycarry & District: D/S

Ballyclare & District: (7/107): 1^st A&T Agnew 1926; 2^nd A&T Agnew 1868; 3^rd A&T Agnew 1860; 4^th A&T Agnew 1858; 5^th A&T Agnew 1855; 6^th A&T Agnew 1855

A&T Agnew Winners of Ballyclare & District H.P.S.

Carrick Social: (14/323): 1^st D&J Armstrong & Son 1922; 2^nd Crawford & McDowell 1915; 3^rd D&J Armstrong & Son 1914; 4^th D&J Armstrong & Son 1907; 5^th Crawford & McDowell 1891; 6^th Crawford & McDowell 1867

Doagh & District: (5/115): 1^st Grattan Bros 1944; 2^nd Grattan Bros 1942; 3^rd D&J Campbell 1909; 4^th D&J Campbell 1905; 5^th D&J Campbell 1905; 6^th Grattan Bros 1898

Glenarm & District: D/S

Kingsmoss: (2/25): 1^st G&C Lowry 1835; 2^nd T. Cairns & Son 1804; 3^rd G&C Lowry 1727; 4^th T. Cairns & Son 1713; 5^th G&C Lowry 1703; 6^th G&C Lowry 1648

G&C Lowry Kingsmoss HPS Winners

Larne & District: (5/100): 1^st G K & I Moxham 1887; 2^nd G K & I Moxham 1856; 3^rd G K & I Moxham 1844

Ligoniel & District: (15/440): 1^st W. Wickings 1946; 2^nd C. McManus 1931; 3^rd Bingham & Seaton & Dowie 1920; 4^th Bingham & Seaton & Dowie 1908; 5^th W. O’Boyle 1899; 6^th Calderwood & Waite 1899

West End: (3/152): 1^st D. McElhone & Dtr 1950; 2^nd D. McElhone & Dtr 1949; 3^rd C. McVeigh & Dtr 1930; 4^th D. McElhone & Dtr 1929; 5^th C. McVeigh & Dtr 1929; 6^th C. McVeigh & Dtr 1927

SECTION D REPORT

The Winner of Section D (49/1,287) from Benamore 3 was P&J Boal of Dromore HPS. (See opening report for more info) Philip had the best outcome from Benamore Winning 1^st Club (224 Birds) Winning 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd Section D (1,287 Birds) and Winning 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd NIPA Open (11,678 Birds)

Congratulations to Section D Winners P&J Boal and Congratulations to all Club Winners

Colin HPS: (7/172): 1^st O&M Monaghan 1925; 2^nd J. Gregory & Sons 1925; 3^rd J. Gregory & Sons 1911; 4^th M. Brown 1905; 5^th O&M Monaghan 1899; 6^th O&M Monaghan 1895

O&M Monaghan Colin H.P.S Winners

Derriaghy: (4/96): 1^st D. Johnston 1914; 2^nd D. Johnston 1895; 3^rd D. Johnston 1893; 4^th D. Johnston 1887; 5^th R. Benson 1886; 6^th D. Johnston 1885

Dromara HPS: D/S

Dromore HPS: (7/224): 1^st P&J Boal 1959; 2^nd P&J Boal 1956; 3^rd P&J Boal 1954; 4^th P&J Boal 1916; 5^th P&J Boal 1914; 6^th P&J Boal 1905

Glenavy & District: (5/184): 1^st I. Gibb & Sons 1917; 2^nd I. Gibb & Sons 1917; 3^rd I. Gibb & Sons 1900; 4^th I. Gibb & Sons 1897; 5^th I. Gibb & Sons 1893; 6^th G&S Owens 1885

Ian Gibb & Sons Glenavy & District HPS Winners

Harmony HPS: (10/199): 1^st J. Turner 1922; 2^nd S. Delaney 1918; 3^rd J. Turner 1911; 4^th J. Turner 1910; 5^th J. Turner 1909; 6^th J. Turner 1904

J. Turner Winning bird in Harmony HPS. Bred by Harmony Lofts Stud Sire Herman Cuester and Dam is a Herman Cuetser x Karel Herman

Hillsborough & Maze: (5/281): 1^st J. Greenaway 1887; 2^nd I. Rollins & Son 1881; 3^rd G. Marsden 1877; 4^th J. Greenaway 1871; 5^th J. Greenaway 1870; 6^th J. Greenaway 1867

Jeff Greenaway Hillsborough & Maze Winner

Lisburn & District: (9/246): 1^st R. Topping & Son 1899; 2^nd R. Topping & Son 1891; 3^rd R. Topping & Son 1890; 4^th W. Joss 1881; 5^th W. Joss 1873; 6^th W. Joss 1872

R. Topping & Son Lisburn & District Winner.

South Belfast HPS: (3/61) 1^st R. Kenna 1857; 2^nd T. McNally 1852; 3^rd T. McNally 1852; 4^th T. McNally 1849; 5^th T. McNally 1849; 6^th T. McNally 1849

Titanic HPS: D/S

Trinity HPS: (6/30): 1^st J. Kennedy & Son 1949; 2^nd J. McAlorum & Son 1941; 3^rd P&K McCarthy 1928; 4^th P&K McCarthy 1927; 5^th J. Kennedy & Son 1923; 6^th P&K McCarthy 1920

Joe Kennedy & Son Trinty HPS Winner

SECTION F REPORT

The Winner of Section F (67/1,565) from Benamore 3 was McCartan & Woodside of Crossgar HPS. The successful racing duo take the firs 2 in their club this week (261 birds) in the Section F placings they won 1^st prize (1,565 birds) their newly crowned section winner won 40^th open (11,678 birds)

McCartan & Woodside 1st Section F Winners from Benamore (3)

Congratulations to Section F Winners McCartan & Woodside and Congratulations to all Club Winners.

Annalong: (1/): 1^st K. Rooney & Son 1818; 2^nd K. Rooney & Son 1768; 3^rd K. Rooney & Son 1754; 4^th K. Rooney & Son 1734

Bangor RPC: (11/): 1^st Lambert & Stewart 1872; 2^nd R. Moore & Son 1870; 3^rd Lambert & Stewart 1840; 4^th Phillips Bros 1834; 5^th Phillips Bros 1834; 6^th Phillips Bros 1833

Lambert & Stewart Bangor R.P.C. Winners

Cloughey HPS: (5/81): 1^st M. Adair 1827; 2^nd W&N Cully 1825; 3^rd J&R Young 1811; 4^th J&R Young 1811; 5^th C&H Cully 1802; 6^th C&H Cully 1800

Comber Central HPS: (2/39): 1^st W&L Robinson 1857; 2^nd W&L Robinson 1833; 3^rd W&L Robinson 1799; 4^th W&L Robinson 1798; 5^th W&L Robinson 1769; 6^th W&L Robinson 1769

Corrigs: (6/316) 1^st R. Shaw 1817; 2^nd R. Shaw 1780; 3^rd R. Shaw 1728; 4^th R. Shaw 1728; 5^th R. Shaw 1720; 6^th R. Shaw 1701

Crossgar: (7/261): 1^st McCartan & Woodside 1919; 2^nd McCartan & Woodside 1843; 3^rd Adair & McCombs 1840; 4^th D. Grieves 1835; 5^th D. Grieves 1835; 6^th D. Grieves 1834

Downpatrick Premier: (12/372): 1^st J. Crossan 1905; 2^nd T&G Black 1839; 3^rd T. Burns 1830; 4^th S. Milligan & Dtr 1829; 5^th J. Crossan 1826; 6^th J. Crossan 1826

Killyleagh Central: (7/193): Irvine Bros 1892; 2^nd Irvine Bros 1892; 3^rd Irvine Bros 1891; 4^th Irvine Bros 1891; 5^th Irvine Bros 1891; 6^th McComb Bros 1842

Kircubbin: D/S

Millisle & District HPS: (9/129): 1^st R. Strain & Son 1829; 2^nd R. Strain & Son 1828; 3^rd A&E Muckle 1827; 4^th R. Strain & Son 1774; 5^th R. Strain & Son 1769; 6^th R. Strain & Son 1768

Michael of R. Strain & Son Winning Millisle & Dist 2 in a row

Newtownards HPS: (6/108): 1^st W. Leckey 1874; 2^nd W. Leckey 1859; 3^rd W. Leckey 1846; 4^th W. Leckey 1826; 5^th W. Leckey 1824; 6^th W. Leckey 1819

W. Leckey Ards HPS Winner

SECTION G REPORT

The Winner of Section G (41/1,545) from Benamore 3 was S. Delaney of Harmony HPS. Steven takes top spot in his section winning 1^st Section G (1,545 Birds) and overall in the NIPA Open placings the section winner finishes 41^st Open (11,678 Birds) The Section G winner GB22 A 80047 is a 4 year old hen raced on the roundabout system. Her Sire is a brother to the ‘Sun Dance Kid’ Sire of ‘The Harrier’ 1^st YB National 2023. The Dam is a direct Luc Vervoort. Her Sire is a grandson of the ‘Kittel’

Steven Delaney Section G Winning bird from Benamore (3)

Congratulations to Section G Winner Steven Delaney and Congratulations to all Club Winners.

Ballyholland: (6/241): 1^st O. Markey 1913; 2^nd O. Markey 1880; 3^rd O. Markey 1851; 4^th O. Markey 1851; 5^th O. Markey 1851; 6^th O. Markey 1850

Owen Markey Ballyholland H.P.S. Winner

Banbridge HPS: (3/50): 1^st E G Sands & Son 1808; 2^nd M. Conlon & Son 1767; 3^rd E G Sands & Son 1734; 4^th E G Sands & Son 1734; 5^th E G Sands & Son 1704; 6^th E G Sands & Son 1656

Drumnavady: (8/188): 1^st J. Smyth & Sons 1910; 2^nd D&K Mallen 1903; 3^rd W. McDowell & Son 1893; 4^th D&K Mallen 1863; 5^th D&K Mallen 1862; 6^th S. Ogle 1859    

J. Smyth & Sons Drumnavady HPS Winners

Millvale: (4/107): 1^st N. Murtagh 1841; 2^nd T. Mooney & Son 1832; 3^rd N. Murtagh 1822; 4^th N. Murtagh 1817; 5^th N. Murtagh 1813; 6^th R. McMinn & Dtr 1812

Noel Murtagh Winner of Milvale HPS Congratulating Richard Donnelly of Donnelly Bros Newry City & Pools Winner

Newry City: (4/188): 1^st Donnelly Bros 1875; 2^nd Thompson & Lunn 1865; 3^rd Thompson & Lunn 1852; 4^th Thompson & Lunn 1823; 5^th Donnelly Bros 1820; 6^th Gary Hughes & Son 1801

Newry & District: (13/586): 1^st Mark Maguire & Son 1912; 2^nd John J McCabe 1908; 3^rd J F McCabe & Son 1906; 4^th Gary McLoughlin & Son 1906; 5^th J F McCabe & Son 1905; 6^th Mark Maguire & Son 1882

Mark Maguire & Son Newry & District HPS Winner. Winner was bred by Derek Parr and has been a top performer for mark this past couple of seasons

 Could all club representatives/race secretaries within my covered sections of C, D, F & G to contact myself to be included in my weekly NIPA race Reports, with Club, Section & Open Winning photos, along with the winning pigeon’s info etc.

Yours in Sport ,

 Jordan Hughes

N.I.P.A. Press Officer

JORDAN HUGHES

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