JOURNEY’S END - N.I.P.A NOTES – SECTIONS C, D, F, & G
After another busy week of racing done and dusted. Up next on the Mighty N.I.P.A’s Calendar was the Inland Yearling Inland National which was due to be held in Skibbereen in County Cork. However due to unfavourable weather being forecasted looking at an unfavourable and impossible release. The N.I.P.A’s Team of Race Controllers made the decision to move the Race point to Fermoy in County Cork where a release was certain. The team done an amazing call as ever with the pigeon’s health and wellbeing in most consideration while also ruling out the possibility of an unwanted hold over. With the go-ahead given Race marking took place at allocated centres on Saturday the 10th of June with the birds arriving on site in Fermoy on Sunday the 11th. 250 members of the Mighty N.I.P.A. sent 2,183 Birds to the Inland Yearling National. The Birds were liberated on Sunday the 11th at 10:20 AM on Sunday morning in a Light South West Wind.
Yearling Inland National moved to Fermoy
The Winning Bird from the Fermoy Inland Yearling National Race belongs to J. Hutchinson & Son of Ballymoney H.P.S in Section B. Many Congratulations to J. Hutchinson & Son on claiming 1st N.I.P.A National from Fermoy Inland Yearling National.
Also, Big Congratulations to R&D Calvin of Annaghmore H.P.S finishing 2nd National. Also, Congratulations to D. Mullan of Strabane H.P.S finishing 3rd National. Congratulations lads great result. It was a great day for the members of Section H & E claiming most of the top spots in the result.
Fermoy Yearling National Result
1st J. Hutchinson & Son Ballymoney 1625;2nd R D Calvin Annaghmore 1614; 3rd D. Mullan Strabane 1611; 4th J. Ramsey & Son Derry & District 1611; 5th D C & P McArdle Armagh 1610; 6th J. Ramsey & Son Derry & District 1607; 7th Freddie Patterson Strabane 1605; 8th R. Parkes & Son Armagh 1598; 9th I. Rollins & Son Hillsborough & Maze 1597; 10th D. Fegan Lurgan Social 1596; 11th J. Calvin & E Calvin Annaghmore 1595; 12th C J & B Ferris Lurgan Social 1595; 13th C J & B Ferris Lurgan Social 1594; 14th Mr & Mrs G. Delaney Dromore 1592; 15th Stephen Delaney Dromore 1591; 16th D C & P McArdle Armagh 1590; 17th G. Marsden Hillsborough & Maze 1588; 18th D. Booth Mourne & District 1586; 19th R. Keegan & Son Dromore 1585; 20th Blair & Rankin Ballymena 1585;
Centre Results
Ligoniel Centre – J & D Braniff Glen 1573, Whiteside Bros Eastway 1568, McMurray & Anderson Ligoniel 1568, Ed Heaney & Son Ligoniel 1565, J & D Braniff Glen 1565, J Ward & Son Glen 1563, Ed Heaney & Son 1560, C McVeigh & Daughter 1559, P & M Travers Glen 1554, J & D Braniff Glen 1537.
J&D Braniff Section C WInners from Fermoy Inland Yearling National
Newry Centre – Thompson & Lunn Newry City 1572, Mark Maguire & Son Newry & District 1566, Owen Markey Ballyholland 1540, J F McCabe & Son Newry & District 1531, Owen Markey Ballyholland 1529, Thompson & Lunn Newry City 1521, Mark Maguire & Son Newry & District 1520, Thompson & Lunn Newry City 1517, J F McCabe & Son Newry & District 1497, Pat McCabe Newry & District 1494.
Thompson & Lunns Winning Pigeon from Ferrmoy Yearling Inland National bred by Jeff Greenaway. 1st Club 1st Newry Centre 1st Fed 15th Section E 30th Open
SECTION C REPORT; FERMOY YEARLING NATIONAL
The Winner of Section C (34/290) from Fermoy Yearling National was J&D Braniff of Glen H.P.S. The lads Finish 1st Section C (290 Birds) and 32nd Open (2,183 Birds) Yet another Section win for Joe and David doing in from the channel and from the land having a great season guys first class. Many Congratulations to Section C Winners J&D Braniff and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners
SECTION D REPORT; FERMOY YEARLING NATIONAL
The Winner of Section D (30/282) from Fermoy Yearling National was I. Rollins & Sons of Hillsborough & Maze H.P.S. The partnership Finishes 1st Section (282 Birds) and 9th Open N.I.P.A. (2,183 Birds) The Section Winner this year she previously was 9th Club, 21st Section, 171st Open Pilmore Beach. 40th Section Fermoy. The Sire is down from Paul Janssens line, and from Lyons & Kennedy Roger Maris. The Dam is also down from Paul Janssen, she was a decent racer herself having been 1st Club, 2nd North Section, 8th Open INFC Skibbereen National. Many Congratulations to Section D Winners I. Rollins & Sons and Big congratulations to all Club Winners
I. Rollins & Son Section D Winning Pigeon from Fermoy Inland Yearling National
SECTION F REPORT; FERMOY YEARLING NATIONAL
The Winner of Section F (7/66) from Fermoy Yearling National was Burgess & Brennan of Bangor R.P.C They finish 1st,2nd,3rd & 4th Section F (66 Birds) and 73rd, 74th, 75th, & 76th Open N.I.P.A (2,183 Birds) That’s yet another Section Win for the Bangor Men, and for the first season back in the N.I.P.A it’s certainly one they won’t forget, Winning the Section this week wasn’t enough they had to take the first 4 placings in it lol. Many Congratulations to Section F Winners Burgess & Brennan and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners.
SECTION G REPORT; FERMOY YEARLING NATIONAL
The Winner of Section G (24/311) from Fermoy Yearling National was Mr & Mrs G. Delaney of Dromore H.P.S. Gerard finishes 1st Section (311 Birds) and 14th Open (2,183 Birds) Brilliant racing from the Delaney family with Gerald’s son Stephen finishing close 2nd Section G. Another Section Win and 2nd Section to add to the growing honours list in O’Roory Hill Stud. Top quality birds and I expect no less than winners from the stud who excel when it comes to Fermoy and Skibbereen races. Many Congratulations to Mr & Mrs G. Delaney and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners.
Gerald Delaney Section G Winner Fermoy Inland Yearling National
Final Inland Race Flown from Fermoy
The last inland race of the 2023 O.B Season for the N.I.P.A. took place from Fermoy in Co. Cork. With the go-ahead given Race marking took place on Friday the 16th of June. 279 members of the Mighty N.I.P.A. sent 4,080 Birds for the final Fermoy Inland Race of the 2023 N.I.P.A O.B Season. The Birds were liberated on Saturday the 17th at 10:40 AM in a Light South East Wind.
SECTION C REPORT; FERMOY 4
The Winner of Section C (29/342) from Fermoy 4 was C. McVeigh & Dtr of Trinity R.P.C. The father and Daughter partnership consisting of Ciaran & Daughter Patti. Finish 1st Club (86 Birds) 1st Section C (342 Birds) and 63rd Open (4,080 Birds) The Section Winning pigeon is a blue cock GB22A 81301. he's bred from a hen bought from Karl Donnelly of Jackpot Lofts and she's responsible for lots of very good pigeons Karl tells me the sire of the cock belongs to their very good friends Kevin and Kristopher Rooney. We decided to do some joint breeding with the hen in question and they've bred a few good pigeons for both of us. Ciaran’s secret weapon is his daughter Patti who has a great interest in the birds and will be a great up and coming fancier to keep an eye on in the future with Ciaran. The Team have won the last 4 club races in the Trinity Club and this is only their second season racing. Many Congratulations to Section C Winners Ciaran McVeigh & Daughter Patti and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners
Ciaran McVeigh & Dtr Patti Section C Winners from Fermoy 4
Ballycarry & District: D/S
Ballyclare & District: D/S
Carrick Social: D/S
Doagh & District: D/S
Eastway H.P.S: (?/?) 1st J. Burrows 1292; 2nd D. McElhone 1292; 3rd J. Burrows 1292; 4th J. Burrows 1272; 5th J. Burrows 1206; 6th D. McElhone 1151
Jimmy Burrows Eastway Winner from Fermoy 4
Glenarm & District: D/S
Horseshoe H.P.S: D/S
Kingsmoss: (3/30) 1st G&C Lowry 1299; 2nd PR Wilson 1299; 3rd G&C Lowry 1244; 4th G&C Lowry 1215; 5th G&C Lowry 1120; 6th G&C Lowry 1110
Larne & District: D/S
Ligoniel & District: (17/173) 1st T. Longman 1422; 2nd Ed Heaney & Son 1363; 3rd Bingham & Seaton 1358; 4th C. McManus 1328; 5th A. Taylor & Son 1325; 6th Bingham & Seaton 1324
Trevor Longman Winner of Ligoniel & District from Fermoy 4, bred by his good friend Sammy Maginty
SECTION D REPORT; FERMOY 4
The Winner of Section D (30/397) from Fermoy 4 was J. Gregory & Sons of Colin H.P.S. The partnership Finishes 1st Club (40 Birds) 1st Section (397 Birds) and 56th Open N.I.P.A. (4,080 Birds). The boys Fermoy 4 Section D winner is a yearling hen racing to 12 days old eggs. She has been a steady racer for them and is a daughter of their number 1 pair who have bred many winners including 1st Open N.I.P.A. Skibbereen YB National 2019 for themselves. Her sister was 3rd section from Fermoy earlier this season and her brother was 5th North Section INFC Skibbereen a couple of weeks ago. Many Congratulations to Section D Winners J. Gregory & Sons and Big congratulations to all Club Winners
Eamon and John Gregory of J. Gregory & Sons of Colin H.P.S Winners of Section D from Fermoy 4
Colin H.P.S: (4/40) 1st J. Gregory & Sons 1438; 2nd J. Gregory & Sons 1356; 3rd J. Gregory & Sons 1355; 4th O&M Monaghan 1353; 5th J. Gregory & Sons 1352; 6th J. Gregory & Sons 1330
Derriaghy: D/S
Dromara H.P.S: D/S
Dromore West End: D/S
Dromore H.P.S: (4/139) 1st Mr & Mrs G. Delaney 1442; 2nd Mr & Mrs G. Delaney 1348; 3rd Mr & Mrs G. Delaney 1331; 4th Mr & Mrs G. Delaney 1325; 5th Mr & Mrs G. Delaney 1315; 6th Mr & Mrs G. Delaney 1315
Glen H.P.S: (6/103) 1st B+K Mullan & Dunlop 1418; 2nd J&D Braniff 1394; 3rd J&D Braniff 1382; 4th J&D Braniff 1368; 5th J. Ward & Son 1317; 6th J. Ward & Son 1317
Glenavy & District: (3/32) 1st I. Gibb & Sons 1384; 2nd I. Gibb & Sons 1235; 3rd H. McKeown 1171; 4th Lilley & Withers 1112
Ian Gibb & Sons Winners of Glenavy & District H.P.S from Fermoy 4
Harmony H.P.S: (8/132) 1st Abernethy & Turner 1411; 2nd B. Wallace 1337; 3rd S. Delaney 1307; 4th Abernethy & Turner 1303; 5th M. McClure 1301; 6th S. Delaney 1298
L-R Billy Wallace, John Turner the rose between two thorns, John Abernethy. Winners of Harmony H.P.S from Fermoy 4 & 'The Boss Cock' Winner of Harmony H.P.S for Abernethy & Turner from Fermoy 4
Hillsborough & Maze: (5/113) 1st I. Rollins & Son 1411; 2nd I. Rollins & Son 1411; 3rd G. Marsden 1408; 4th J. Greenaway 1367; 5th J. Greenaway 1366; 6th G. Marsden 1359
Kingswood H.P.S: D/S
Lisburn & District: D/S
South Belfast H.P.S: (3/26) 1st B. Hutchinson 1300; 2nd T. McNally 1227; 3rd R. Kenna 1030; 4th R. Kenna 1027
Brett Hutchinson Winner of South Belfast H.P.S from Fermoy 4
Titanic H.P.S: D/S
Trinity R.P.C: (8/86) 1st C. McVeigh & Dtr 1434; 2nd J&L Smyth 1430; 3rd O. Farrelly 1393; 4th O. Farrelly 1391; 5th C. McVeigh & Dtr 1349; 6th C. McVeigh & Dtr 1337
SECTION F REPORT; FERMOY 4
The Winner of Section F (22/331) from Fermoy 4 was Burgess & Brennan of Bangor R.P.C They finish 1st Club (53 Birds) 1st Section F (331 Birds) and 118th Open N.I.P.A (4,080 Birds) This lads Section F winner from Fermoy 4 is a hen on the roundabout system bred by club mates lambert & Stewart and is off his famous ‘06 lines’ This is her third time this season in the first four prizes in Section F and yet again another Section Win added for the Season. Many Congratulations to Section F Winners Burgess & Brennan and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners.
Burgess & Brennan of Bangor R.P.C Winners from Fermoy 4 & Fermoy Inland Yearling National
Ards: D/S
Annalong: D/S
Bangor R.P.C: (6/53) 1st Burgess & Brennan 1393; 2nd R. Moore & Son 1379; 3rd R. Moore & Son 1349; 4th Burgess & Brennan 1332; 5th R. Moore & Son 1260; 6th R. Moore & Son 1210
Comber Central H.P.S:
Corrigs: (/) 1st P. Brown & Son 1224; 2nd P. Brown & Son 1212; 3rd P. Brown & Son 1090; 4th J. Cleland 1079; 5th J. Cleland 1069; 6th P. Brown & Son 990
Crossgar: (12/238) 1st McCartan & Woodside 1318; 2nd McCartan & Woodside 1290; 3rd McCartan & Woodside 1271; 4th McCartan & Woodside 1248; 5th Sean McLoughlin 1230; 6th McCartan & Woodside 1229
McCartan & Woodside Winners of Crossgar H.P.S from Fermoy 4
Downpatrick Premier: D/S
Killyleagh Central: (3/29) 1st C. Healy 1245; 2nd C. Healy 1198; 3rd C. Healy 1142; 4th C. Healy 1142; 5th R. Watson & Son 1017; 6th R. Watson & Son 1007
Killyleagh & District: D/S
Kircubbin: D/S
Newtownards H.P.S: D/S
SECTION G REPORT; FERMOY 4
The Winner of Section G (22/569) from Fermoy 4 was D&K Mallen of Drumnavady H.P.S. The Duo of Kenny and Son Dean finishes 1st & 3rd Club (118 Birds) 1st & 3rd Section (569 Birds) and 29th & 32nd Open (4,080 Birds) The father and son sent 7 to Fermoy. Their 1st Section Winner is a blue widowhood cock, this is his second win and has numerous open and section prizes to his name. His brother has also won 3x1sts this year for the Mallen’s. The sire is ‘Mr Dependable’ bought from Tommy McKinstry he’s a Cuester bird. The dam is a blue pied Soontjen hen from Davy Hutchinson, she is a daughter of ‘Leanne’s lad’. This pair has now bred them 5x1sts prize winners. Their 3rd Section Winning pigeon is a cheq widowhood cock. He has won before as a youngster and also has numerous open and section prizes. His sire is a cheq cock from Philip Boal and the dam is a blue hen from Philip Boal’s ‘Box 2 cock’. Many Congratulations to D&K Mallen and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners.
Kenny & Dean Mallen of Drumnavady H.P.S Winners of 1st & 3rd Section G from Fermoy 4
Ashfield: D/S
Ballyholland: (1/) 1st O. Markey 1448; 2nd O. Markey 1432; 3rd O. Markey 1429; 4th O. Markey 1417; 5th O. Markey 1413; 6th O. Markey 1405
Owen Markey Winner of Ballyholland H.P.S from Fermoy 3
Banbridge H.P.S: (1/28) 1st McCracken Bros 1207; 2nd McCracken Bros 1202; 3rd McCracken Bros 1179; 4th McCracken Bros 1146; 5th McCracken Bros 1118; 6th McCracken Bros 1086
Banbridge Social:
Drumnavady: (9/118) 1st D&K Mallen 1460; 2nd J. Smyth & Sons 1459; 3rd D&K Mallen 1458; 4th G&S McMullan 1454; 5th G&S McMullan 1454; 6th S. Ogle 1451
Millvale: (1/12) 1st JJ McCabe 1382; 2nd JJ McCabe 1312
John J McCabe Winner of Millvale H.P.S from Fermoy 4 & John J McCabes Winner from Fermoy 4 also previously 2nd Open from Fermoy, I myself love this boy and wish I could take him home every week from the club after handling him lol
Newry City: (6/105) 1st Thompson & Lunn 1458; 2nd Thompson & Lunn 1372; 3rd Gary Hughes & Son 1333; 4th Gary Hughes & Son 1320; 5th D. Hzyz 1311; 6th Thompson & Lunn 1297
Newry & District: (5/187 1st J F McCabe & Son 1453; 2nd J F McCabe & Son 1449; 3rd O. Markey 1448; 4th J F McCabe & Son 1448; 5th J F McCabe & Son 1447; 6th J F McCabe & Son 1443
J F McCabe & Son Winners of Newry & District H.P.S from Fermoy 4
That’s a wrap for the Inland Racing for members of the N.I.P.A. It was a great set of races from start to finish from Inland race points. Especially with all the Fermoy races we had which was great and by the end of the final Fermoy race they could fly it backwards lol. We turn our attention to the Penzance/Penzance & Penzance Classic Races in the South Coast of England on the same day from the Channel. Then topping it all off with the Old Bird N.I.P.A Channel National from St. Malo in France for the N.I.P.A Season Finale. Big Thanks again to everybody for their kind regards on my weekly reports, it really means a lot to me and gives me a great boost when talking to so many of you all that look forward to my weekly reports and enjoy the read. It’s been great chatting with fanciers from all over and hearing your birds’ stories from before and after the race. I would like to thank everybody for the help in gathering info for myself as it gives me a great help in completing my reports to my best ability. I would like to kindly ask for all club representatives/race secretaries within the covered sections to contact myself to be included in my weekly Reports, With Club , Section & Open Winning Photos, With the Winning Pigeons Info. Or if anyone would like to have anything included in my reports such as any other information/announcements looking to be published.
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Yours in Sport , Jordan Hughes
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