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Young Bird Nationals 2023 –

Gerald Delaney Oroory Hill Stud. Fantastic breeding and racing by Oroory Hill Stud pigeons in the three YB National races. In the photo Steven Delaney Dromore, Gerald Delaney Dromore and Philip Calvin Loughgall. Steven holding the


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Millar Gold Cup 2022 –

On the 23rd of June 2022 many federations in Ireland were in St Malo France, the birds were released at 6.15 am with fanciers dreaming that they would be crowned the Miller Gold Cup winner and


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Southern Area Hospice Sale

Fundraising high-flyers! THE organisers of a charity pigeon auction are celebrating a remarkable milestone, with over £100,000 having been raised for the Southern Area Hospice over the past 15 years. The Banbridge District Annual Charity Sale


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RPRA (Irish Region) AGM 2022 –

Irish Region (RPRA) AGM In Ballymac Hotel The local (Irish Region) of the RPRA held their annual meeting for the first time in Ballymac Hotel just outside Lisburn in County Antrim on Saturday 5th February, the


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NIPA President 2022 –

Retiring NIPA president Davy Mawhinney (l) is seen here presenting the Presidents Chain to the incoming President Mr Paddy Murray from Killyleagh representing Section F. Davy congratulated Paddy on his appointment and wished his well for


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Liam McCall wins Grand National Kings Cup 2021 –

Thursday 08/07/21 Grand National St. Allouestre King’s Cup. Sponsored by Frazers Animal Feeds. 495 members have entered 2511 pigeons in the race and are competing for £29,055.00 in pools and prize money. The pigeons have been


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Millar Gold Cup 2021 – G O’Reilly & Sons

Well last week we had one of the most testing and endurance races of the season as we had our French Open race from St Malo also competing for the MILLER GOLD CUP 2021. This is


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7 x 1st INFC for Alan Darragh

Sennen Cove Yearling National update Thursday @ 00:30 Sennen Cove Yearling National – Sponsored by Versele Laga & H Beattie & Son Provisional result subject to correction. 1st A Darragh Cullybackey 1248 2nd A Darragh Cullybackey


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Mr & Mrs Magill of Muckamore –

RP Magill 160421 page7 Click here for article by Ronnie Johnston    


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Loft Feature T McLoughlin & sons –

This week I spoke with Thomas to compile his article on there fantastic 2020 racing season and also to highlight some great past performances from this great loft in dublin .this partnership consist of thomas his


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Northern Ireland Continental Club –

Welcome everyone. Hopefully this will be a constructive group, with one objective. To promote Long distance racing into Ireland. We all know how good Northern Irish long distance pigeons are, lets strive to promote them in


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News Items Requested –  Seasons Reports etc

I would be sure I am going to have a lot of space available for the pigeon column over the next number of weeks and months and I will be looking articles of top winners, I


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NIPA Awards – 2020 Season

Northern Ireland Provincial Amalgamation of Racing Pigeon Societies Awards 2020 – Old Bird Trophy winners 2020: G F Whiteside Cup (Tullamore) – R Williamson, Newry & Dist Vel 1539; Gilmour & Beattie Cup (Gowran Park) –


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RPRA Meeting Guidance @ 15/09/20

ROYAL PIGEON RACING ASSOCIATION COVID-19 MEETING GUIDANCE FOR AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS. Version 1 – 15th September c2020 Introduction Now that the racing season is coming to an end attention is being turned to meetings. This document will


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North Coast Classic 2020 –

FINAL UPDATE 2020 AT 16 00 14\9\20 14th September 2020 4:12 pm | By: NCC AUTHOR – Adrian Youngsters liberated at 8 15am in little or no wind with good sunshine , cleared instantly – Good


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