JOURNEY’S END with Jordan Hughes - 16-09-26

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

‘PERFECT SAGAN’ MAKES THE PERFECT WEEKEND FOR MARKEY

 This week seen the NIPA go for their first mass liberation race this youngbird season from a further distance down the country. Race marking went ahead as scheduled for the trip to Benamore in Co. Tipperary. On Friday the 31^st of July a total of 386 members of the Mighty NIPA sent a total of 10,882 birds to Benamore. On Saturday morning the 1^st of August the NIPA liberated in Benamore at 09:00hrs in a light West wind.

The Winning Bird from the third Young Bird Race of the 2026 NIPA Season belongs to Owen Markey of Ballyholland HPS in Section G.

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 1^st Open from the last inland race of the old bird season just a few weeks ago. A flying record that is vastly increasing by the week winning another NIPA Open. The Benamore 1^st Open winning pigeon has been named ‘Perfect Sagan’ and clocked the winning velocity of 1728.940YPM. GB26 B 30723 Sire "Pencil Sagan" is a grandson of "Kitsag" & "Strik" From Kevin & Kris Rooney. Dam "Perfect 17" bred from "86" x "O2 Hen" mother to "Natural Speed" & "Mustang Muscle" same way bred won 2nd Open NIPA 8,313 birds last weekend. 2nd Open is a child of "De Guss" x " Electric Dreams". 4th & 5th Open are both children of "Speedstar 203" x "Mambo Zot "

Perfect Sagan 1st Open NIPA Benamore from 10,882 birds for Owen Markey of Ballyholland

Many Congratulations to Owen Markey on Winning 1^st, 2^nd, 4^th & 5^th NIPA Open Benamore 10,882 birds.

Also, congratulations to 13 year old Harry O’Hare on Winning 3^rd Open NIPA this weekend from Benamore. Was also winner of 5^th Open last week and 20^th Open in his first week with a stack of other pigeons in the results, climbing the ladder of success fast showing the old boys how its done while also beating his grandad Cormac.

NIPA BENAMORE YB TOP 20 OPEN RESULT

1^st (1G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1728; 2^nd (2G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1720; 3^rd (3G) HARRY O’HARE, BALLYHOLLAND 1719; 4^th (4G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1719; 5^th (5G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1719; 6^th (6G) WILLIAM CHAMBERS, NEWRY & DISTRICT 1716; 7^th (7G) WILLIAM CHAMBERS, NEWRY & DISTRICT 1713; 8^th (8G) WILLIAM CHAMBERS, NEWRY & DISTRICT 1712; 9^th (9G) E&B MCATEER, BALLYHOLLAND 1712; 10^th (10G) HARRY O’HARE, BALLYHOLLAND 1711; 11^th (1F) P. MURRAY, KILLYLEAGH CENTRAL 1711; 12^th (11G) HARRY O’HARE, BALLYHOLLAND 1710; 13^th (12G) WILLIAM CHAMBERS, NEWRY & DISTRICT 1710; 14^th (13G) HARRY O’HARE, BALLYHOLLAND 1709; 15^th (14G) OWEN MARKEY, BALLYHOLLAND 1709; 16^th (1D) M. RUSSELL, DROMORA 1707; 17^th (15G) E&B MCATEER, BALLYHOLLAND 1707; 18^th (16G) T. MOONEY & SON, MILLVALE 1704; 19^th (1C) BINGHAM & SEATON & DOWIE, LIGONIEL & DISTRICT 1698; 20^th (2C) BINGHAM & SEATON & DOWIE, LIGONIEL & DISTRICT 1698

SECTION C REPORT

The Winner of Section C (65/1,656) from Benamore was Bingham & Seaton & Dowie of Ligoniel & District HPS. The successful Belfast racing partnership have continue their vein of form into this week winning their club (364 birds) and another Section win 3 from 3 so far while also winning 2^nd Section C (1,656 birds) the two birds also are in the top 20 in the open finishing 19^th & 20^th NIPA Open (10,882 birds) GB26 X 29024 sire was 7^th Penzance yearling national. Dam was 1^st club Skibbereen and is from birds from Sheldon Leonard.

Bingham & Seaton & Dowie Section C Winner from Benamore

Congratulations to Section C Winners Bingham & Seaton & Dowie and Congratulations to all Club Winners

Ballycarry & District: (5/119): 1^st Lynch Bros 1663; 2^nd J. Robinson 1659; 3^rd Lynch Bros 1652; 4^th Lynch Bros 1652; 5^th Lynch Bros 1647; 6^th N J Arthurs 1637

Chris Lynch Winner of Ballycarry & District HPS

Ballyclare & District: (6/149): 1^st A&T Agnew 1679; 2^nd A&T Agnew 1660; 3^rd A&T Agnew 1656; 4^th A&T Agnew 1639; 5^th G&R Lawrie 1638; 6^th A&T Agnew 1636

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

Carrick Social: (5/99): 1^st G. Robinson 1688; 2^nd G. Robinson 1688; 3^rd W R McCelan 1685; 4^th G. Robinson 1664; 5^th J. McIheron 1658; 6^th G. Robinson 1640

Georgie Robinson Carrick Social & 1st & 2nd EAA WInner

Doagh & District: (9/276): 1^st D&J Campbell 1673; 2^nd G. McKenna 1662; 3^rd G. McKenna 1646; 4^th R. Scott 1640; 5^th D&J Campbell 1636; 6^th D&J Campbell 1634

D&J Campbell Doagh & District HPS Winners

Glenarm & District: (3/56): 1^st McMullan Bros 1499; 2^nd G. McWhirter 1490; 3^rd McMullan Bros 1484; 4^th G. McWhirter 1477; 5^th McMullan Bros 1451; 6^th McMullan Bros 1450

McMullan Bros Benamore Winner. Van Den Bulck x Willem de Brujn from Alfie Hawthorn

Kingsmoss: (7/121): 1^st J. Dawson & Son 1635; 2^nd T. Cairns & Son 1614; 3^rd T. Cairns & Son 1591; 4^th J. Dawson & Son 1590; 5^th T. Cairns & Son 1590; 6^th J. Dawson & Son 1589

J. Dawson & Son Kingsmoss HPS Winners

Larne & District: (13/320): 1^st A S McNaghten 1668; 2^nd M. Witherspoon 1654; 3^rd M. Witherspoon 1652; 4^th A S McNaghten 1646; 5^th A S McNaghten 1644; 6^th Crawford & Robinson 1641

Alistair Stuart McNaghten Larne & District HPS Winner

Ligoniel & District: (13/364): 1^st Bingham & Seaton & Dowie 1698; 2^nd Bingham & Seaton & Dowie 1698; 3^rd McMurray & Anderson 1694; 4^th McMurray & Anderson 1694; 5^th G. McCann 1693; 6^th C. McCormick 1690

Darren McMurray of McMurray & Anderson 1st & 2nd Ligoniel & Dist

West End: (1/49): 1^st D. McElhone & Dtr 1686; 2^nd D. McElhone & Dtr 1686; 3^rd D. McElhone & Dtr 1685; 4^th D. McElhone & Dtr 1682; 5^th D. McElhone & Dtr 1680; 6^th D. McElhone & Dtr 1660

East Antrim Amalgamation

Benamore Y/B

1/8/26

Taking the red card and a brace from Benamore was Carrick socials Geordie Robinson. No stranger to the EAA top spot Geordie takes 3 of the top 6. His winner on this occasion is an uncle to Hugh Biggers super pigeon “Atchie” open winner multiple section winner top national positions etc now residing in the US of A. Just goes to show the top bloodlines of that particular strain are producing the goods more weeks than not. Nice to see pigeons exchanged between club mates too. Well done George on another EAA winner

Well done to all on the sheet

Benamore mention goes to poacher turned game keeper from distance to sprint Chris lynch of Ballycarry showing up with a very impressive card in what was his first yb outing of the year if I’m correct good stuff

Jonny Baxter EAA press officer

East Antrim Amalgamation Result

1^st G. Robinson 1688; 2^nd G. Robinson 1688; 3^rd A&T Agnew 1679; 4^th D&J Campbell 1673; 5^th A S McNaghten 1668; 6^th G. Robinson 1664; 7^th Lynch Bros 1663; 8^th G. McKenna 1662; 9^th A&T Agnew 1660; 10^th J. Robinson 1659; 11^th A&T Agnew 1656; 12^th M. Witherspoon 1654; 13^th M. Witherspoon 1652; 14^th Lynch bros 1652; 15^th Lynch bros 1652; 16^th Lynch Bros 1647; 17^th A S McNaghten 1646; 18^th G. McKenna 1646; 19^th A S McNaghten 1644; 20^th Crawford & Robinson 1641

41 Members Sent 934 Birds

SECTION D REPORT

The Winner of Section D (45/1,361) from Benamore was Matthew Russell of Lisburn & District HPS. Matthew claims top spot in Dromara club (220 birds) and takes home a 1^st Section D win from the weekend (1,361 birds) overall in the NIPA open result he earned 16^th Open a super result (10,882 birds) Matthews new Section D Winner GB26 D 20102 is a blue cock flying to the perch. His sire is a mix of Russell Bros x P&J Boal, and his dam is of a kit from J. Smyth & Sons Drumnavady.

Matthew Russell Section D Winner from Benamore

Congratulations to Section D Winner Matthew Russell and Congratulations to all Club Winners

Colin HPS: (6/199): 1^st O&M Monaghan 1697; 2^nd O&M Monaghan 1688; 3^rd J. Gregory & Sons 1685; 4^th J. Gregory & Sons 1685; 5^th J. Gregory & Sons 1683; 6^th J. Gregory & Sons 1682

O&M Monaghan Colin HPS Winners

Derriaghy: (3/95): 1^st K. Johnston 1674; 2^nd K. Johnston 1644; 3^rd K. Johnston 1641; 4^th R. Benson 1630; 5^th K. Johnston 1628; 6^th D. Johnston 1606

Dromara HPS: (8/220): 1^st M. Russell 1707; 2^nd Russell Bros 1691; 3^rd M. Russell 1688; 4^th C. Rooney & Sons 1681; 5^th M. Russell 1667; 6^th C. Rooney & Sons 1661

Dromore HPS: (4/125): 1^st P&J Boal 1695; 2^nd R. Keegan & Son 1695; 3^rd R. Keegan & Son 1694; 4^th P&J Boal 1694; 5^th S. Wilson & Son 1680; 6^th J. Turner 1679

P&J Boal Dromore H.P.S. Winner

Glenavy & District: (2/88): 1^st I. Gibb & Sons 1693; 2^nd I. Gibb & Sons 1667; 3^rd G&S Owens 1655; 4^th I. Gibb & Sons 1651; 5^th I. Gibb & Sons 1644; 6^th I. Gibb & Sons 1642

Harmony HPS: D/S

Hillsborough & Maze: (3/149): 1^st J. Greenaway 1688; 2^nd J.  Greenaway 1661; 4^th Lyons & Kennedy 1658; 5^th J. Greenaway 1635; 6^th J. Greenaway 1634

Jeff Greenaway Hillsborough & Maze Winner

Lisburn & District: (8/183): 1^st R. Topping & Son 1692; 2^nd Smyth & Adams 1688; 3^rd Smyth & Adams 1680; 4^th Smyth & Adams 1676; 5^th Smyth & Adams 1668; 6^th Smyth & Adams 1668

R. Topping & Son Lisburn & District Winner

South Belfast HPS: (5/113) 1^st T. McNally 1685; 2^nd T. McNally 1658; 3^rd M. Lavery 1651; 4^th M. Lavery 1649; 5^th T. McNally 1642; 6^th M. Lavery 1634

Tucker McNally South Belfast H.P.S. Winner

Trinity RPC: (6/199): 1^st J&L Smyth 1696; 2^nd P&K McCarthy 1695; 3^rd J&L Smyth 1694; 4^th J&L Smyth 1693; 5^th J&L Smyth 1686; 6^th P&K McCarthy 1684

SECTION F REPORT

The Winner of Section F (33/849) from Benamore was P. Murray of Killyleagh Central HPS. Paddy had a great card from Benamore taking the first 5 in his club (203 birds) these 5 birds also won the same positions in the Section F result (849 birds) and overall in the NIPA open obtained a memorable result in winning 11^th, 22^nd, 31^st, 44^th & 49^th Open (849 birds)

Paddy Murray Section F Winner

Congratulations to Section F Winners P. Murray and Congratulations to all Club Winners.

Annalong: D/S

Bangor RPC: (9/259): 1^st Lambert & Stewart 1636; 2^nd Burgess & Brennan 1630; 3^rd Lambert & Stewart 1627; 4^th Lambert & Stewart 1604; 5^th R. Moore & Son 1603; 6^th R. Moore & Son 1602

Lambert & Stewart Bangor R.P.C. Winners

Cloughey HPS: (4/100): 1^st Gordon Bros & Sons 1689; 2^nd Gordon Bros & Sons 1660; 3^rd Gordon Bros & Sons 1650; 4^th Gordon Bros & Sons 1650; 5^th C&H Cully 1639; 6^th Gordon Bros & Sons 1622

Gordon Bros & Sons Cloughey Winners

Comber Central HPS: (2/27): 1^st G. Marshall 1541; 2^nd G. Marshall 1506; 3^rd D. McQuade 1499; 4^th G. Marshall 1481; 5^th G. Marshall 1479; 6^th G. Marshall 1478

Corrigs: D/S

Crossgar: (5/260): 1^st McCartan & Woodside 1686; 2^nd D. Grieves 1685; 3^rd McCartan & Woodside 1680; 4^th McCartan & Woodside 1662; 5^th Adair & McCombs 1646; 6^th D. Grieves 1643

McCartan & Woodside Crossagr H.P.S. Winners

Downpatrick Premier: (/): 1^st T. Burns 1649; 2^nd Mrs E&C Wynn 1607; 3^rd Mrs E&C Wynn 1606; 4^th Mrs E&C Wynn 1592; 5^th Mrs E&C Wynn 1592; 6^th F. Black & Sons 1574

Killyleagh Central: (6/203): P. Murray 1711; 2^nd P. Murray 1697; 3^rd P. Murray 1696; 4^th P. Murray 1693; 5^th P. Murray 1691; 6^th Gordon Bros & Sons 1691

Kircubbin: D/S

Millisle & District HPS: (4/58): 1^st M. Ferris & Grandson 1552; 2^nd M. Ferris & Grandson 1544; 3^rd M. Ferris & Grandson 1537; 4^th M. Ferris & Grandson 1535; 5^th M. Ferris & Grandson 1499; 6^th M. Ferris & Grandson 1481

Michael Ferris & Grandson Millisle & District H.P.S. Winners

Newtownards HPS: (4/76): 1^st H&S Muckle 1551; 2^nd H&S Muckle 1546; 3^rd J. Orr 1538; 4^th B. Griffiths 1491; 5^th B. Griffiths 1484; 6^th J. Orr 1483

Mr Muckle Ards HPS Winner from Benamore

SECTION G REPORT

The Winner of Section G (31/1,213) from Benamore was Owen Markey of Ballyholland HPS. (See opening report for more info) Owen is the overall winner from Benamore winning 1^st Club (354 birds) winning 1^st Section G (1,213 birds) and overall winning 1^st, 2^nd, 4^th & 5^th Open NIPA Benamore plus many other top positions in the top 300 open prizes (10,882 birds)

Congratulations to Section G & Open Winner Owen Markey and congratulations to all club winners.

Ballyholland: (7/354): 1^st O. Markey 1728; 2^nd O. Markey 1720; 3^rd Harry O’Hare 1719; 4^th O. Markey 1719; 5^th O. Markey 1719; 6^th E&B McAteer 1712

Banbridge HPS: (8/231): 1^st R. Carson & Son 1689; 2^nd McCracken Bros 1669; 3^rd R. Carson & Son 1645; 4^th R. Carson & Son 1638; 5^th McCracken Bros 1622; 6^th McCracken Bros 1621

R. Carson & Son Winners of Banbridge H.P.S

Drumnavady: (8/241): 1^st D&K Mallen 1667; 2^nd S. Ogle 1665; 3^rd S. Ogle 1648; 4^th S. Ogle 1636; 5^th S. Ogle 1636; 6^th D&K Mallen 1634

D&K Mallen Drumnavady Winners

Millvale: (4/125): 1^st T. Mooney & Son 1704; 2^nd N. Murtagh 1677; 3^rd T. Mooney & Son 1651; 4^th N. Murtagh 1646; 5^th N. Murtagh 1639; 6^th N. Murtagh 1627

Tommy Mooney & Son Winners of Millvale H.P.S

Newry City: (1/41): 1^st Thompson & Lunn 1640; 2^nd Thompson & Lunn 1631; 3^rd Thompson & Lunn 1628; 4^th Thompson & Lunn 1628; 5^th Thompson & Lunn 1628; 6^th Thompson & Lunn 1628

Newry & District: (6/318): 1^st William Chambers 1716; 2^nd William Chambers 1713; 3^rd William Chambers 1712; 4^th William Chambers 1710; 5^th Gary McLoughlin 1696; 6^th Gary McLoughlin 1696

William Chambers Newry & District winner from G. Delaney of O'Roory Hill stud

 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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