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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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AFRIKAPRO INTERNATIONAL 2022 –

SIX PAGES BHW ADVERT & PRESS RELEASE FOR AFRIKAPRO 2022. Scan    


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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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Website Update & Fred Simpson Major Reduction Sale

Fred Simpson from Doagh & District is leaving the sport and all the birds will be for sale in the Ballyclare & District HPS Clubrooms on Saturday 12th February between 11.00am and 4.00pm with prices on


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INFC Skibbereen Double for Derek Walsh of Tower Invitation – A Record 3 x 1sts in 2021

INFC Skibbereen Double for Derek Walsh of Tower Invitation – A Record 3 x 1sts in 2021 Skibbereen YB Nat was the final race of the season for the INFC, entries were well down as expected


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Malahide Phone-in Auction

Malahide and District RPC September Late Bred Phone-in Auction  This auction is being organised to raise funds to support St Paul’s Youth Club, Artane. The Youth Club provides opportunities and facilities for the young people within


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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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Mr & Mrs Magill of Muckamore –

RP Magill 160421 page7 Click here for article by Ronnie Johnston    


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Import of Pigeons to NI –

Import of birds into Northern Ireland – I must bring the following to your attention regarding the importation of pigeons into Northern Ireland. There is strong evidence that pigeons are being imported into Northern Ireland without


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Bird Flu confirmed at Clough, Co Antrim and Maghaberry

Note info and map, Clough is just North of Ballymena and some local lofts will be in this area. 2 Jan 21 DECLARATION TCZ Hi everyone A further update from DAERA  GIVING US A MORE DETAILED


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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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RPRA Update Bird Flu –

Following the latest outbreaks of Avian Influenza and the requirement to keep all captive birds indoors from 14th December 2020 I have met with DEFRA today (10th December 2020) to  discuss the impact on racing pigeons.


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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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