JOURNEY’S END – NIPA RACE REPORTS – SECTIONS C, D, F, & G
CHAMBERS CONQUERS KILBEGGAN
After a successful season opener for the NIPA and its members it was time for another test for the youngbirds of 2026. Due to conflicting forecasts, the second race of the season was scheduled a day later than stated and a great decision by our men. Same operations in place as last week Sections ABCDE&G going for a mass liberation in Kilbeggan with Section H liberating on their own from Kilbeggan in Co. Westmeath and Section F racing from Navan Co. Meath in a separate convoy. A Total of 263 members of the NIPA sent a total of 8,263 birds to Kilbeggan and 49 Members from Section F sent 1,292 birds to Navan. On Friday the 24th of July the NIPA liberated Section H first at 10:15hrs in broken cloud with a light West wind at Kilbeggan. Sections ABCDE&G were then liberated in Kilbeggan at 10:50hrs in a light West wind. Section F convoy were liberated at 11:30 in Navan in a light West wind.
The Winning Bird from the second Young Bird Race of the 2026 NIPA Season belongs to William Chambers of Newry & District HPS in Section G.
1st Open NIPA Kilbeggan 2 YB Winner for William Chambers of Newry & Dist from 8,263 birds
Owen Markey has yet again emulated his Open Wins in 2026 now winning the first race of the old bird season and now the first race of the youngbird season while also taking 1st Open from the last inland race of the old bird season just a few weeks ago. The Kilbeggan 1st Open winning pigeon clocked the winning velocity of 1739.440YPM. GB26 A 53171 a blue from a kit of youngbirds from G. Delaney of O’Roory Hill Stud. Its dam is a Luc Vervoort x Philip Baadjou. The sire is Willy Jacobs x Van Den Bulck.
Many Congratulations to William Chambers on Winning 1st NIPA Open Kilbeggan (2) 8,263 birds.
NIPA KILBEGGAN (2) YB TOP 20 OPEN RESULT
1st (1G) WILLIAM CHAMBERS, NEWRY & DISTRICT 1739; 2nd (2G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1717; 3rd (3G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1715; 4th (4G) WILLIAM CHAMBERS, NEWRY & DISTRICT 1709; 5th (5G) HARRY O’HARE, BALLYHOLLAND 1703; 6th (6G) HARRY O’HARE, BALLYHOLLAND 1702; 7th (7G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1702; 8th (8G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1702; 9th (9G) HARRY O’HARE, BALLYHOLLAND 1701; 10th (10G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1701; 11th (11G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1701; 12th (12G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1700; 13th (13G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1700; 14th (14G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1700; 15th (15G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1699; 16th (16G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1693; 17th (17G) JOE MCPARLAND, NEWRY & DISTRICT 1693; 18th (18G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1692; 19th (19G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1692; 20th (20G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1690
SECTION C REPORT
The Winner of Section C (59/1,520) from Kilbeggan 2 was Bingham & Seaton & Dowie of Ligoniel & District HPS. The partnership has continued on from last week winning 1st club (283 birds) and also winning Section C for the second time in a row (1,520 birds) this week’s section winner for them finished 66th Open NIPA. (8,263 birds) GB26 X 29136 is a mealy hen and is a grand daughter of Sheldon Leonards Mealy Cock.
Bingham &Seaton & Dowies Section C Winning pigeon from Kilbeggan 2
Congratulations to Section C Winners Bingham & Seaton & Dowie and Congratulations to all Club Winners
Ballycarry & District: (5/132): 1st S. Beattie & Dtr 1582; 2nd J. Robinson 1550; 3rd W. Degnan & T. McKee 1539; 4th J. Robinson 1521; 5th S. Beattie & Dtr 1520; 6th J. Robinson 1513
Sam Beattie & Lauren McClean Winner from Kilbeggan 2
Ballyclare & District: (5/131): 1st A&T Agnew 1633; 2nd A&T Agnew 1632; 3rd A&T Agnew 1620; 4th A&T Agnew 1620; 5th A&T Agnew 1581; 6th A&T Agnew 1581
A&T Agnew Winners of Ballyclare & District H.P.S
Carrick Social: (5/142): 1st J. McMaw 1624; 2nd G. Robinson 1612; 3rd Crawford & McDowell 1604; 4th G. Robinson 1592; 5th G. Robinson 1591; 6th Crawford & McDowell 1579
Jeff McMaw Carrick & Soc Winner from Kilebggan 2
Doagh & District: (7/216): 1st N. McAllister 1552; 2nd R. Scott 1537; 3rd R. Scott 1530; 4th R. Scott 1529; 5th R. Scott 1521; 6th N. McAllister 1503
Neil McAllister Doagh & District Winner. bred by friend and club member Rodney Irvine
Glenarm & District: (3/68): 1st McMullan Bros 1158; 2nd G. McWhirter 1144; 3rd McMullan Bros 1131; 4th G. McWhirter 1128; 5th A&L Robbin 1092
McMullan Bros Glenarm & Dist Winners
Kingsmoss: (8/173): 1st Knowles & Hill 1617; 2nd J. Dawson & Son 1614; 3rd T. Cairns & Son 1598; 4th Knowles & Hill 1597; 5th T. Cairns & Son 1590; 6th T. Cairns & Son 1589
Billy Knowles of Knowles & Hill Kingsmoss H.P.S. Winners
Larne & District: (14/363): 1st R&M Robinson 1633; 2nd D. Donnelly & Partners 1620; 3rd G K & I Moxham 1612; 4th A S McNaghten 1600; 5th G K & I Moxham 1598; 6th A S McNaghten 1595
R&M Robinson Larne & Dist Winner from Kilbeggan 2. Winner is out of a pair off a kit of birds from Wayne Doonan Cockcrow lofts
Ligoniel & District: (12/283): 1st Bingham & Seaton & Dowie 1646; 2nd McMurray & Anderson 1646; 3rd G. McCann 1646; 4th McMurray & Anderson 1645; 5th B&K Mullan 1645; 6th Bingham & Seaton & Dowie 1644
McMurray & Anderson Ligoniel & Dist Winner from Kilbeggan 2
West End: (1/11): 1st D. McElhone & Dtr 1543; 2nd D. McElhone & Dtr 1542; 3rd D. McElhone & Dtr 1542; 4th D. McElhone & Dtr 1536; 5th D. McElhone & Dtr 1503; 6th D. McElhone & Dtr 1282
East Antrim Amalgamation
Kilbeggan 2 Y/B
24/7/26
If you’re looking for a good car you would go and see Issac Agnew if you’re looking for good pigeons, you would go and see Trevor Agnew. The Ballyclare partnership of A&T Agnew takes the red card this week from Kilbeggan backed up by another super card. This week’s winner was bred down on the sire’s side from Noel Higginson & Leslie Woodside blood lines with the dam being bred from Trevor’s own stock. Returning 1st club 1st EAA & 17th sec C. Another super result for a genuine bloke well done.
Press officer mentions to the following fanciers Jeff McMaw in the Kilbeggan race considering the absolute horrendous luck he’s had to turn out youngsters after that to compete with the best is testimony to the man well done.
Jonny Baxter EAA press officer
East Antrim Amalgamation Result
1st A&T Agnew 1633; 2nd R&M Robinson 1633; 3rd A&T Agnew 1632; 4th J. McMaw 1624; 5th A&T Agnew 1620; 6th A&T Agnew 1620; 7th D. Donnelly & Partners 1620; 8th Knowles & Hill 1617; 9th J. Dawson & Son 1614; 10th G. Robinson 1612; 11th G K & I Moxham 1612; 12th Crawford & McDowell 1604; 13th A&S McNaghten 1600; 14th Crawford & Robinson 1599; 15th G K & I Moxham 1598; 16th T. Cairns 1598; 17th Knowles & Hill 1597; 18th A. McNaghten 1595; 19th G. Robinson 1592; 20th T. Cairns 1590
39 Members Sent 1,013 Birds
SECTION D REPORT
The Winner of Section D (40/1,042) from Kilbeggan 2 was Aiken Bros of Dromore HPS. Ryan had a great old bird season and has got a win from the youngbird season winning 1st & 2nd prize in the club (81 birds) he also adds a 1st & 2nd Section D Winner (1,042 birds) the winners finished in the top half of the open claiming 33rd & 34th Open NIPA (8,263 birds) Ryan pictured holding his 2 winning birds. The Section D Winner GB26 D 23055 is a red cheq from a kit of ybs bred by Philip Boal. 2nd Section is bred down off 2 yearlings also bred by Philip Boal. Ryan is having great success this year with pigeons from Philip, Club wins, section wins and two time 2nd NIPA Opens cheers Philip.
Ryan Aiken 1st & 2nd Section D Winner from Kilbeggan
Congratulations to Section D Winners Aiken Bros and Congratulations to all Club Winners
Colin HPS: (5/117): 1st J. Gregory & Sons 1634; 2nd O&M Monaghan 1632; 3rd O&M Monaghan 1615; 4th O&M Monaghan 1608; 5th O&M Monaghan 1608; 6th O&M Monaghan 1603
J. Gregory & Sons Colin H.P.S. Winners
Derriaghy: (5/121): 1st D. Johnston 1630; 2nd K. Johnston 1620; 3rd K. Johnston 1618; 4th D. Johnston 1587; 5th D. Johnston 1561; 6th K. Johnston 1559
Dromara HPS: (3/66): 1st M. Russell 1661; 2nd M. Russell 1647; 3rd Russell Bros 1630; 4th Russell Bros 1621; 5th M. Russell 1603; 6th Russell Bros 1582
Matthew Russell Dromara HPS Winner
Dromore HPS: (4/81): 1st Aiken Bros 1667; 2nd Aiken Bros 1667; 3rd T. Mawhinney 1600; 4th T. Mawhinney 1599; 5th T. Mawhinney 1599; 6th T. Mawhinney 1596
Glenavy & District: (2/80): 1st I. Gibb & Sons 1617; 2nd G&S Owens 1611; 3rd I. Gibb & Sons 1610; 4th I. Gibb & Sons 1591; 5th G&S Owens 1590; 6th G&S Owens 1589
Harmony HPS: (4/67): 1st J&V Abernethy 1514; 2nd P. Murray 1505; 3rd P. Murray 1502; 4th P. Murray 1470; 5th P. Murray 1470; 6th Abernethy & Wallace 1465
J&V Abernethy Harmony Winnner
Hillsborough & Maze: (2/82): 1st I. Rollins & Son 1652; 2nd J. Kelly & Sons 1576; 3rd I. Rollins & Son 1575; 4th J. Kelly & Sons 1575; 5th I. Rollins & Son 1564; 6th J. Kelly & Sons 1557
Lisburn & District: (7/196): 1st R. Topping & Son 1651; 2nd R. Topping & Son 1651; 3rd Smyth & Adams 1643; 4th R. Topping & Son 1635; 5th R. Topping & Son 1628; 6th R. Topping & Son 1627
R. Topping & Son Lisburn & District Winner
South Belfast HPS: (4/73) 1st M. Lavery 1632; 2nd R. Kenna 1631; 3rd M. Lavery 1630; 4th R. Kenna 1630; 5th M. Lavery 1623; 6th M. Lavery 1612
Trinity RPC: (4/155): 1st P&K McCarthy 1664; 2nd J&L Smyth 1657; 3rd J&L Smyth 1656; 4th J&L Smyth 1656; 5th J&L Smyth 1655; 6th J&L Smyth 1643
SECTION F REPORT
The Winner of Section F (49/1,292) from Navan 2 was Gordon Bros & Sons of Killyleagh Central HPS. The Gordon’s dominate the result again this week having done a clean sweep last week from Navan taking the first 28 in the Section F result and a total of 41 out of the top 50 positions in the section result. This week they take the first 24 positions and a total of 39 out of the top 50 places in the Section F (1,292 birds) This week’s Section F Winner BELG26 4170065 was previously 6th Section from the 1st race. He is from their best sprint lines. His mother is sister to their 1st National Dunmanway winner in 2025.
Gordon Bros & Sons Section F Winning pigeon from Navan 2
Congratulations to Section F Winners Gordon Bros & Sons and Congratulations to all Club Winners.
SECTION G REPORT
The Winner of Section G (27/1,165) from Kilbeggan 2 was William Chambers of Newry & District HPS. (See opening report for more info) William is on top spot from the second Kilbeggan taking the 1st & 2nd Club spots (270 birds) and is winner of 1st & 4th Section G (1,165 birds) and replicated in the NIPA Open prizes winning 1st & 4th Open NIPA Kilbeggan 2 along with other top positions in the top 300 (8,263 birds)
Congratulations to Section G & Open Winner William Chambers and congratulations to all club winners.
Ballyholland: (6/368): 1st O. Markey 1717; 2nd O. Markey 1715; 3rd Harry O’Hare 1703; 4th Harry O’Hare 1702; 5th O. Markey 1702; 6th O. Markey 1702
Owen Markey Ballyholland H.P.S Winner
Banbridge HPS: (6/221): 1st R. Carson & Son 1673; 2nd McCracken Bros 1601; 3rd McCracken Bros 1600; 4th McCracken Bros 1599; 5th R. Carson & Son 1598; 6th R. Carson & Son 1586
R. Carson & Son Winners of Banbridge H.P.S
Drumnavady: (7/245): 1st D&K Mallen 1669; 2nd S. Ogle 1646; 3rd S. Ogle 1630; 4th S. Ogle 1626; 5th McGrath & McParland 1624; 6th S. Ogle 1616
D&K Mallen Drumnavady Winners
Millvale: (3/120): 1st N. Murtagh 1614; 2nd T. Mooney & Son 1611; 3rd N. Murtagh 1607; 4th N. Murtagh 1588; 5th N. Murtagh 1587; 6th T. Mooney & Son 1574
Noel Murtagh Winner of Millvale HPS
Newry City: (3/82): 1st Thompson & Lunn 1553; 2nd Thompson & Lunn 1553; 3rd Thompson & Lunn 1508; 4th Thompson & Lunn 1484
Thompson & Lunn Newry City Winners
Newry & District: (5/270): 1st W. Chambers 1739; 2nd W. Chambers 1709; 3rd Joe McParland 1693; 4th Joe McParland 1682; 5th W. Chambers 1670; 6th W. Chambers 1668
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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