JOURNEY’S END - N.I.P.A NOTES – SECTIONS C, D, F, & G
This week seen a repeat of last week’s destination with another trip back down the road to Fermoy in County Cork. A total of 721 Members sent 23,053 Birds to Fermoy for the fifth race of the N.I.P.A. Old Bird Season. With an overcasted Saturday morning, conditions weren’t suitable for a release until early afternoon with the weather clearing up as the day progressed. The Birds were liberated at 1:30PM with High clouds and good visibility in a Fresh North West Wind at the liberation point.
‘STAFFY’ MAKES HORNER BROS & SON DREAMS COME TRUE FROM FERMOY
The Winning Bird from the fifth Old Bird Race belongs to Horner Bros & Son of Ballyclare & District H.P.S in Section C.
Horner Bros & Son Winners of 1st Open N.I.P.A. from Fermoy 2 out of 23,053 Birds. The lads are proudly displaying 1st Open Winning bird 'Staffy'
The newly crowned Open Winners from Ballyclare & District pictured all smiles proudly displaying the Fermoy 2 Open Winner from 23,053 Birds. The Open Winning bird is a 2 year old cock raced on the roundabout system and has been in the prizes 3 times. The Sire is from Koopman, and the mother is from Davy Campbell. The lads have named the Open Winner as ‘Staffy’ after Georges Father Stafford. A Super Result to remember on what was a tough fly up into the Ballyclare Area.
Many Congratulations to Horner Bros & Son on claiming 1st N.I.P.A. Open from the fifth Old Bird race of the Season.
Also, Congratulations to 2nd Open Hugh Bigger Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger of Carrick Social H.P.S. in Section C previous Winner of 1st Open this Season from Roscrea. Winner is a Blue Cock of a kit of 6 bought from Blaine McEvoy racing roundabout and is a Grandson of his King’s Cup Winner & 3rd Open Donnelly Bros of Newry City H.P.S. Winning 1st Section G.
Hugh Biggers 2nd Open Winning Pigeon from 23,053 Birds
A Tough fly for our birds this week in the Mighty N.I.P.A. with some top results had all-round from up and down the country in what was a testing day.
SECTION C REPORT
The Winner of Section C (107/3,034) from Fermoy 2 was Horner Bros & Son of Ballyclare & District H.P.S. The lads take home first prize in their club (304 Birds) 1st Section C (3,034 Birds) and the ultimate prize of finishing 1st Open (23,053) (See Opening Report for more Info)
Many Congratulations to Section C Winners Horner Bros & Son and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners
Ballycarry & District: (8/186) 1st S. Beattie & Dtr 1101; 2nd G. Davidson 1082; 3rd S. Beattie & Dtr 1053; 4th N J Arthurs 1042; 5th N J Arthurs 1033; 6th N J Arthurs 1030
S. Beattie & Dtr Winning bird in Ballycarry & District H.P.S. Stunning Mealy Cock racing to eggs, out of their wee specials
Ballyclare & District: (11/457) 1st Horner Bros & Son 1189; 2nd A&T Agnew 1103; 3rd W R Moore & Son 1096; 4th A&T Agnew 1096; 5th Horner Bros & Son 1096; 6th J&R Blair 1092
Carrick Social: (7/234) 1st Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1186; 2nd Mr & Mrs Robinson 1159; 3rd D&J Armstrong & Son 1141; 4th Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1115; 5th Mr & Mrs Robinson 1115; 6th D&J Armstrong & Son 1103
Doagh & District: (10/361) 1st Mr & Mrs B. McNeilly 1098; 2nd A&N Lewis 1097; 3rd J&R Scott 1093; 4th J&R Scott 1085; 5th A&N Lewis 1082; 6th S. Collins 1073
Mr & Mrs McNeilly Winners of Doagh & District H.P.S. Winner is a yearling widowhood hen and its from the line of 22 which was one of their top racing cocks that won 6x1st Clubs
Eastway H.P.S: (10/309) 1st R. Francey 1127; 2nd J. Dawson & Son 1119; 3rd Whiteside Bros 1118; 4th D&J Campbell 1105; 5th G. McKenna 1104; 6th D&J Campbell 1091
Glenarm & District: (7/128) 1st J&R Baxter 1075; 2nd O. O’Neill & Son 1056; 3rd O. O’Neill & Son 1052; 4th McMullan Bros 992; 5th McMullan Bros 977; 6th McMullan Bros 970
J&R Baxter Winning bird in Glenarm & District H.P.S. A two year old hen which was bred from stock obtained from the best of Crowe & Worral, Liverpool
Horseshoe H.P.S: (4/88) 1st K&D Hagans 1063; 2nd K&D Hagans 1051; 3rd K&D Hagans 1049; 4th D. McAuley 1007; 5th D. McAuley 989; 6th N. Ferguson & Son 950
Kingsmoss: (9/186) 1st J. Dawson & Son 1119; 2nd T. Cairns & Son 1060; 3rd J&S Graham 1037; 4th R&C Johnston 1027; 5th T. Cairns & Son 1007; 6th T. Cairns & Son 1004
J Dawson & Son Kingsmoss HPS Winners
Larne & District: (16/454) 1st K&S Doherty 1123; 2nd D&P Harvey 1112; 3rd C. Campbell 1108; 4th C. Campbell 1087; 5th G K & I Moxham 1086; 6th Crawford & Robinson 1076
K&S Doherty Winning their first race of the season in Larne & District H.P.S. Winner is a Blue Cock raced on the roundabout system and was bred by Hugh Bigger
Larne & District Members working hard on Friday night round the clubrooms
The Man the Myth the Legend Jim. Great to see Jim down at the Club Friday Night
The Mighty N.I.P.A. Lorry locked and loaded onto its next stop after picking up Larne & District H.P.S.
Ligoniel & District: (19/393) 1st Armstrong & McAllister 1135; 2nd W. Corbett & Son 1109; 3rd C. McManus 1108; C. McManus 1102; 5th C. McManus 1100; 6th T. Longman 1086
East Antrim Amalgamation: 1st Horner Bros & Son 1189, 20 Points; 2nd Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1186, 19 Points; 3rd Mr & Mrs Robinson 1159, 18 Points; 4th D&J Armstrong 1141, 17 Points; 5th R. Francey 1127, 16 Points; 6th K&S Doherty 1123, 15 Points; 7th J. Dawson & Son 1119, 14 Points; 8th Whiteside Bros 1118, 13 Points; 9th Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1115, 12 Points; 10th Mr & Mrs Robinson 1115, 11 Points; 11th D&P Harvey 1112, 10 Points; 12th C. Campbell 1108, 9 Points; 13th D&J Campbell 1105, 8 Points; 14th G. McKenna 1104, 7 Points; 15th A&T Agnew 1103, 6 Points; 16th D&J Armstrong 1103, 5 Points; 17th D&J Armstrong 1103, 4 Points; 18th Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1102, 3 Points; 19th S. Beattie & Dtr 1101, 2 Points; 20th J. McMaw 1098, 1 Point
Paul Harvey looks like hes the Best in Show Winner this week
East Antrim Amalgamation
Fermoy 2 O/B
18/5/24
The acid test was always going to come at some point, and it arrived on sat in the shape of stiff north / north west winds, throw in some mist and fog with reports of the odd rumble of thunder and you get the race for only the brave!
I have to say I’m very pleased to report our second open winner in three weeks flying the flag for the EAA also.
This week’s very worthy winners are Horner Bros & Son of Ballyclare.
Winning your club in conditions like we had would be great but furthermore section c EAA and the NIPA open with 23,000+ birds out is simply outstanding.
The 2year old Koopman/D&J Campbell cock has been in the prizes now no less than three times and has been flying well for the lads, the father of this cock topped the section from Talbenny, he was racing on the roundabout system, and I’ve been assured he is now retired.
A very modest Mr Horner when I spoke to him on the phone, I told him then and I’ll say it again that is an absolutely fantastic effort given the day it was a very big well done to you from all at the EAA.
The 2nd Fermoy was also our first pool race, and the winners are in one of the pictures so congratulations to them as well with Geo Robinson scooping the top cut.
Well done to everyone across the country on yesterday’s race, it was a test indeed!
A mention also again to Hugh bigger who finished 2nd sec c 2nd open into the north road in Carrick , a loft on fire hammering in top class results, well done Hugh.
Congratulations
Jonny Baxter EAA Press Officer
SECTION D REPORT
The Winner of Section D (75/2,451) from Fermoy 2 was R. Keegan & Son of Dromore H.P.S. The partnership of Brian and Sharron Keegan had a great result from Fermoy 2 Winning Dromore H.P.S. (360 Birds) Winning 1st Section D (2,451 Birds) along with a super 5th Open position (23,053 Birds) Sharron pictured holding their section winner proud as punch after a super day at the races. Winner is a 2 year old Blue Cock. His Sire was a gift from their friends P&J Boal and the Dam is a Direct Belgian Hen
Sharron Keegan of R. Keegan & Son Section D Winner from Fermoy 2
Many Congratulations to Section D Winners Brian & Sharron Keegan and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners
Colin H.P.S: (8/205) 1st J. Gregory & Sons 1096; 2nd J. Gregory & Sons 1091; 3rd O&M Monaghan 1084; 4th O&M Monaghan 1064; 5th J. Gregory & Sons 1062; 6th J. Gregory & Sons 1057
Eamon and John Gregory of J. Gregory & Sons of Colin H.P.S Winners
Derriaghy: (6/153) 1st D. Johnston 1124; 2nd D. Johnston 1112; 3rd D. Johnston 1112; 4th R. Benson 1098; 5th K. Johnston 1091; 6th D. Johnston 1067
Dromara H.P.S: (10/381) 1st C. Rooney & Sons 1088; 2nd M. Russell 1081; 3rd D. Aiken 1076; 4th C. Rooney & Sons 1065; 5th D. Aiken 1056; 6th M. Russell 1054
Dromara Winners Chris Rooney & Sons
Dromore West End: D/S
Dromore H.P.S: (9/360) 1st R. Keegan & Son 1168; 2nd Mr & Mrs G. Delaney 1166; 3rd Mr & Mrs G. Delaney 1166; 4th Mr & Mrs G. Delaney 1156; 5th Mr & Mrs G. Delaney 1134; 6th Mr & Mrs G. Delaney 1134
Glen H.P.S: (9/282) 1st J&D Braniff 1126; 2nd J&D Braniff 1119; 3rd J. Kennedy & Son 1119; 4th J&D Braniff 1117; 5th J&D Braniff 1115; 6th J&D Braniff 1105
J&D Braniff Glen H.P.S. Winners from Fermoy 2
Glenavy & District: (6/181) 1st I. Gibb & Sons 1138; 2nd I. Gibb & Sons 1113; 3rd I. Gibb & Sons 1101; 4th G&S Owens 1013; 5th I. Gibb & Sons 1012; 6th G&S Owens 1006
Ian Gibb & Sons Winners of Glenavy & District H.P.S
Harmony H.P.S: (13/321) 1st S. Delaney 1152; 2nd Abernethy & Turner 1134; 3rd Abernethy & Turner 1109; 4th Abernethy & Turner 1109; 5th Abernethy & Turner 1108; 6th S. Delaney 1102
Hillsborough & Maze: (7/463) 1st J. Greenaway 1132; 2nd J. Greenaway 1131; 3rd G. Marsden 1124; 4th Lyons & Kennedy 1120; 5th G. Marsden 1117; 6th J. Greenaway 1109
Jeff Greenaway Hillsborough & Maze Winner
Kingswood H.P.S: D/S
Lisburn & District: (18/518) 1st A T & J Houston 1104; A T & J Houston 1096; 3rd R. Topping & Son 1088; 4th R. Topping & Son 1083; 5th Smyth & Adams 1077; 6th A T & J Houston 1075
Alan Houston of A&T&J Houston Winners of Lisburn & District HPS from Fermoy 2, celebrating the win with his complimentary Winegums
South Belfast H.P.S: (3/70) 1st T. McNally 1114; 2nd T. McNally 1103; 3rd T. McNally 1063
Tucker McNally South Belfast H.P.S. Winner
Titanic H.P.S: D/S
Trinity H.P.S: (7/238) 1st P&K McCarthy 1142; 2nd P&K McCarthy 1101; 3rd O. Farrelly 1082; 4th P&K McCarthy 1072; 5th O. Farrelly 1056; 6th J. Begley & Son 1051
SECTION F REPORT
The Winner of Section F (96/2,565) from Fermoy 2 was McCartan & Woodside of Crossgar H.P.S. The Successful partnership of Paul and Darren takes the top 3 podium positions in their club (401 Birds) along with 1st Section F (2,565 Birds) and 35th Open to top it all off.
McCartan & Woodside Winners of Section F from Fermoy 2
Many Congratulations to Section F Winners McCartan & Woodside and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners.
Ards: (8/172) 1st McGimpsey Bros 1097; 2nd W. Leckey 1074; 3rd W. Leckey 1070; 4th W. Leckey 1063; 5th McGimpsey Bros 1037; 6th McGimpsey Bros 1017
Annalong: D/S
Bangor R.P.C: (10/283) 1st Burgess & Brennan 1121; 2nd Burgess & Brennan 1103; 3rd Burgess & Brennan 1095; 4th R. Moore & Son 1093; 5th Burgess & Brennan 1084; 6th R. Moore & Son 1081
Burgess & Brennan Bangor R.P.C. Winners from Fermoy 2
Cloughey H.P.S: (6/140) 1st Chris Angus 1075; 2nd Gordon Bros & Sons 1057; 3rd C&H Cully 1053; 4th Gordon Bros & Sons 1040; 5th Chris Angus 1024; 6th Chris Angus 1006
Chris Angus Cloughey Winner from Fermoy 2. Winner is from a Kit of 6 from R. Moore & Son
Comber Central H.P.S: (5/139) 1st W&L Robinson 1082; 2nd W&L Robinson 1065; 3rd W&L Robinson 1024; 4th W&L Robinson 980; 5th W&L Robinson 962; 6th W&L Robinson 956
Corrigs: (11/401) 1st R. Shaw 1068; 2nd J. McCleland 1059; 3rd Toner Bros 1028; 4th R. Shaw 985; 5th Toner Bros 982; 6th G&P Brown 979
Crossgar: (11/401) 1st McCartan & Woodside 1127; 2nd McCartan & Woodside 1087; 3rd McCartan & Woodside 1086; 4th Adair & McCombs 1079; 5th McCartan & Woodside 1074; 6th McCartan & Woodside 1068
Downpatrick Premier: (10/216) 1st J. Crossan 1109; 2nd J. Crossan 1107; 3rd J. Crossan 1105; 4th B. Connolly 1104; 5th J. Crossan 1102; 6th P. McCullough & Dtr 1100
Killyleagh Central: (11/265) C. Healy 1118; 2nd C. Healy 1086; 3rd R. Watson & Son 1072; 4th C. Healy 1063; 5th P. Murray 1062; 6th P. Murray 1041
Killyleagh & District: (11/248) 1st K. Murray 1093; 2nd K. Murray 1071; 3rd D. Grieves 1054; 4th J. Pirie 1052; 5th J. Cochrane 1052; 6th Morrisson Bros 1050
Kircubbin: D/S
Millisle & District H.P.S: (8/139) 1st R. Strain & Son 1058; 2nd R. Strain & Son 1053; 3rd R. Strain & Son 1032; 4th Rainey Bros 1017; 5th Rainey Bros 1004; 6th R. Strain & Son 996
Rory & Jack Strain Winners of Milisle & District from Fermoy
SECTION G REPORT
The Winner of Section G (60/2,938) from Fermoy 2 was Donnelly Bros of Newry City H.P.S. The two bothers Richard & John clocks the highest velocity in Newry City Club (411 Birds) While also topping Section G (2,396 Birds) and finishing off with a top prize of winning 4th Open overall (23,053 Birds) The Section Winner for the successful brother partnership is a yearling widowhood cock and is from the best of their channel lines. His Mother is a daughter of their hen that won 5th North Section out of the Friendship National and was 5th Open INFC when paired to a son of ‘Ballybay Destroyer’ 1st Open Bude for Prunty and Larkin. His Sire was a gift from John Greenaway carrying the best of bloodlines of Hall of Fame Winner ‘Iron Lady’.
Richard Donnelly of Donnelly Bros Section G Winners from Fermoy 2
Many Congratulations to Richard & John Donnelly and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners.
Ashfield: D/S
Ballyholland: (9/602) 1st E&B McAteer 1152; 2nd Gary Murphy 1146; 3rd Owen Markey 1126; 4th Owen Markey 1112; 5th P. Murtagh 1103; 6th Owen Markey 1097
Banbridge H.P.S: (9/332) 1st McCracken Bros 1116; 2nd T. Mallon 1112; 3rd F. Simpson 1072; 4th F. Simpson 1072; 5th T. Mallon 1067; 6th R. Carson & Son 1060
Banbridge Social: D/S
Drumnavady: (16/546) 1st S. Ogle 1146; 2nd S. Ogle 1143; 3rd S. Ogle 1130; 4th G&S McMullan 1127; 5th D&K Mallen 1124; 6th G&S McMullan 1124
Millvale: (6/298) 1st T. Mooney & Son 1096; 2nd JJ McCabe 1094; 3rd 5th R. McMinn & Dtr 1091; 4th 5th JJ McCabe 1090; 5th JJ McCabe 1083; 6th 5th JJ McCabe 1077
Tommy Mooney & Son Winners of Millvale H.P.S
Newry City: (7/411) 1st Donnelly Bros 1171; 2nd Thompson & Lunn 1133; 3rd Thompson & Lunn 1088; 4th Thompson & Lunn 1088; 5th Donnelly Bros 1058; 6th Donnelly Bros 1058
Newry & District: (13/673) 1st Mark Maguire & Son 1170; 2nd Mark Maguire & Son 1147; 3rd J.F McCabe & Son 1143; 4th R. Williamson 1104; 5th R. Williamson 1090; 6th J.F McCabe & Son 1086.
Mark Maguire & Son Newry & District H.P.S. Winners from Fermoy
It was a very tough and testing race for everyone’s birds this week. Next week sees the first double header and the first N.I.P.A. National Race from Skibbereen followed with a Fermoy on the same date and therefore finishing another chapter of racing with the first channel race beckoning. I would like to kindly ask for all club representatives/race secretaries within the covered sections of C, D, F & G to contact myself to be included in my weekly Reports, With Club, Section & Open Winning Photos, With the Winning Pigeons Info etc.
Yours in Sport ,
Jordan Hughes
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