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Irish SR Federation
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HANDY Website Links
Some of the most popular links for local fanciers, if you require any added please contact Homer. - 1 Topics
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NIPA Weekly Race Results
All results will be listed here each week of the racing season, NIPA Clubs should contact Homer either through Facebook, Text to Mobile or via E-Mail. Results for Clubs not in contact will be lifted from the NIPA Website after listing following each race. To be included on this list member clubs must Fax their result to NIPA by 8.30pm on race day. I can also take a Fax as well to Tel: (028) 256 44683. Sect C, D, F & G contact Jordan Hughes Po with Homer re NIPA. - 210 Topics
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Journey's End with Jordan Hughes
New NIPA Press Officer – I would like to inform everyone that I have been newly elected as Press Officer for the NIPA and will be covering Sections C, D, F and G in the NIPA in this forthcoming season 2024. I kindly ask for all the Club Secretaries or race Secretaries within these sections to get in contact with me highlighting their club and contact details for the future publication of results, loft reports and any other information for publication. I would loke to take this opportunity to wish everyone the best of luck and good health in 2024. I am very privileged to be taking on this esteemed role and I can’t wait to get up and running. Jordan Hughes. "Journey’s End” NIPA Press Officer. Mobile: 07713 808554, E-mail: jordanhughespro.gmail.com - 40 Topics
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2nd Fermoy OB Sat 18/05/24
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Picture Parade
This forum page will be used to display bird photos and montage displays of many of the top fanciers and performance pigeons racing in Ireland. If your interested in having any of your Champion pigeons photographed contact Homer. Tel: 07538 238364. - 50 Topics
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Northern Ireland Provincial Amalgamation (NIPA)
The NIPA was founded in 1945 and it's membership was open to all members within Northern Ireland - We are one of the largest weekly convoying organisations in the UK. Presently we have approx. 100 clubs as members, with over 2,000 members. Birds competing each week can reach 25 to 30 thousand, depending on the race. The race programme starts in Ireland down to Rosscarbery and continues through Wales & England to Penzance, and the Premier OB Nat flown from St Malo (France). - 263 Topics
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Mid Antrim Combine
Going forward into 2024 the Ballymena based MAC has the following clubs in membership.Ballymena & District, Ahoghill Flying Club, Rasharkin & Dist, Randalstown HPS,Kells & District, Cullybackey HPS, Broughshane & District and Harryville HPS.. New officials are Chairman Robin Service from Ballymena & District and Secretary Willie Reynolds from Ballymena & District. President is Danny Dixon. Mervyn Eagleson is PO. All the latest news and results will be listed here, including Champions League and OB & YB Knock-out. Fees for 2024 are £5.00 for Clubs that includes all members. - 373 Topics
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East Antrim Amalgamation
After a number of years we have a local competition going again in East Antrim for lofts to enjoy. The new PO is Johnny Baxter who races the birds in Glenarm & District. - 5 Topics
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2nd Roscrea OB - Sunday 05/05…
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Homer's Odyssey
Homer's Odyssey - News From Around Ireland by Willie Reynolds BHW & RP Scribe and PO for NIPA, INFC and RPRA (Irish Region). - 966 Topics
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Obituary Jim Belshaw Derriagh…
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Irish National Flying Club
It was in 1932 that His Majesty King George V presented a new cup to the Irish National Flying Club to be known as The King George V Challenge Cup and was to be awarded to the winner of the OB Grand National.
The 1932 Grand National race was flown from Les Sables at a distance of some 600 miles and the race was won by R Hawthorn from Ligoniel in North Belfast.This race was flown under IHU rules and it was not until 1948 that the Kings Cup was flown under IHU and RPRA rules.The race in 1948 was won by Sammy Robinson from Belfast.
The Irish National Flying Club have a six race programme for the 2020 season which enables its members to compete in the inland Nationals or over the channel at the very highest level. I hope you will enjoy using the website as it will be a source of information through out the season. Good luck to all members competing in this years Nationals. Ronnie Johnston Patron INFC.
The INFC has 2,100 members across Ireland. The 6 Race Programme includes the famous Kings Cup from France. Friendship Nat is also France, Ylr Nat Sennen Cove, YB Nat Penzance and OB and YB Nat from Skibbereen. Numerous other awards including Gold Medal, Hall of Fame Diploma, Triple Championship, Single Bird Challenge, 3 Bird Championship, Merit Awards etc. Results, Reports, Latest News etc. See Website http://www.irishnationalflyingclub.com or http://www.infc.co.uk - 244 Topics
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Single Bird Challenge entries…
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East Down Combine
The East Down Combine was formed in 1967 and caters for pigeons fanciers within the County of Down in Northern Ireland. There are currently 22 clubs with approx 200 members sending a birdage of up to 5,000 pigeons each week. The Combine is currently spilt into 2 Section with a line running North to South creating an East to West Section. The membership currently race for 40 Open positions and 20 Section positions on a weekly basis. The Combine is affiliated to The Irish Homing Union Regulating and Promoting the Sport of Pigeon Racing in Ireland since 1895. Click here for all the latest news and results from the East Down Combine. Weekly reports penned by Clifford Browne. - 337 Topics
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Tom Marshall 2023 -
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Ulster Federation
Click here for all the latest news and results for the Ulster Federation. - 187 Topics
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Prize Night 2023 in Beechlawn…
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Local Club - Dinner Presentations
This new board will feature all the local club annual dinner and prize presentations. To be listed e-mail all text and photos to homerbhw@gmail.com - 113 Topics
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Randalstown Season 2023 Award…
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Show Scene in Northern Ireland
Results, reports and photos from the local clubs in Northern Ireland. E-mail your info to Homer for inclusion homerbhw@gmail.com - 75 Topics
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Kells Open Show Boxing Day 20…
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FREE Classifieds
Something to sell pigeon related, why not drop Homer an email homerbhw@gmail.com with all your detail including contact name and telephone number and he will display your Free Classified Advert here for you. - 727 Topics
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Housto Bros Entire Clearance …
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Liberation News
Click Here for all the latest Liberation News for the INFC, NIPA, Ulster Fed, East Down Combine, ISRF, East Coast Federation, South Leinster Fed, Munster Federation etc. - 347 Topics
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John Ghent reports
John lives in Leicester, United Kingdom and is a local scribe for the BHW. He has recently been selected as PO for the big British International Championship Club in England. He is also on Facebook, see The Pigeon World. E-mail: johnghent@me.com - 2 Topics
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BICC Pre-Season Update 2018 -
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Irish Homing Union National Flying Club
This board will carry all info relating to the IHU National Flying Club including results with the excellent support of the Secretary Ken Knight. - 68 Topics
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Valentia - Sat 11th May 2024
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The National Flying Club
Patron :- Her Majesty The Queen - Founded in 1898 - PO Drew Callan brings the Pigeonnetwork Forum members all the latest news and race reports for the above prestiage organisation. - 13 Topics
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Fougeres 2016 -
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Around Ireland - with Adie
The Pigeon Fancier, Top Loft Reports, Articles and much more... Plus Lisburn City & Around to include the NIPA Clubs in Lisburn and Dromore and Lisburn based Lagan Valley RPC who race in the Ulster Federation. - 39 Topics
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Loft Feature Update - P & J B…
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Irish South Road Federation
The Irish South Road Federation (ISRF) was formed in 1968 and currently has approximately 800 racing members/partnerships in over thirty clubs. The federation covers an area from Wicklow to Monaghan, with the majority of the members located in the Dublin region The weekly races have approx 8,000 to 14,000 birds competing in the inland races, and 2000 to 4000 approx birds competing in the six channel races. Depending on where the birds cross, they will fly between 60 and 100 miles approximately from England (the Irish Channel) and over 600 miles from France (St Malo) to Dublin. The ISRF has four 40 foot transporters with a carrying capacity of nearly 17,000 birds at 20 birds per crate. For all the latest News and Results on the Federation click here. - 173 Topics
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ISRF Race Programme 2022 -
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East Coast Federation (Dublin)
The Dublin based ECF have a full race programme each season that includes both Open Races and also a race in each of the INFC 6 race programme, some competition that. News & Results will be listed here, All the earlier info is in Homer's Odyssey. - 211 Topics
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Millar Gold Cup 2023 - Tommy …
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From the Barrow Valley
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Carlow Single Bird Nom -
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South Leinster Federation
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IHU South Region Awards 2022 -
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South Down Federation
Click here for all the latest news and results from the South Down Federation racing within East Down Combine. Special reports penned by Brendan McLoughlin. - 73 Topics
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Derek Wishart Classic - Sat 0…
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Bilco's Bulletin
The articles displayed within the Bilco's Bulletin area off the forum have been retyped by one of our pigeonnetwork.com editorial team in the interests of promoting the sport of pigeon racing in Ireland with the prior approval of late Bill Cowell, for the enjoyment of our many loyal members around the world who don't have access to the Racing Pigeon Weekly. - 11 Topics
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Bilco - RP Column 21/05/10
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"Flying Start with Ross Kelly"
New scribe to cover Northern Ireland, all the news reports here plus all the info on his Charity Sales. - 10 Topics
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Welcome & Announcements ...
Welcome to Pigeon Network Forums ...Here you will find updates and announcements from our admin and moderators ... including the latest news as it comes in.
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AUCTION NEWS BLACKPOOL 2020
Contact Homer if you wish to be included on this Blackpool Board - Tel: 07538 238364. - 48 Topics
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Kinallen View Lofts - Friday …
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NEWS LETTER/FARMING LIFE - First published in 1737 www.newsletter.co.uk
The News Letter, now in its fourth century of continuous publication, has come a long way since it first saw the light of day in 1737. On a visit to Northern Ireland, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth described the longevity of the newspaper as "an achievement in which the people of Northern Ireland can take great pride". Pigeon News is featured in the Farming Life supplement each Wednesday. - 307 Topics
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FL Wed 28/10/15 - Last Column…
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Cork AREA News
BHW Scribe Mick Crean will keep this board up to date on all the pigeon news in and around the Cork City Area. - 2 Topics
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Cork City Racing Pigeon Feder…
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From the Fair City by Kevin Barry
Welcome!, My name is Kevin Barry and I race in the Sarsfield RPC in Dublin part of the Irish South Road Fed. Our Fed at the moment has 730 members and on average fly between 8,000 and 12,000 birds Inland per week with 2 to 3,000 going in our channel races. The Federation is based mainly in the greater Dublin area streaching from Bray in Co. Wicklow to Rush and Skerries in North County Dublin. - 4 Topics
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RING List - IHU2012S
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Leinster NR Federation
Updates on all the local North Road news and events by Punch. E-mail: franciscorcoran@alpinelofts.net Tel: 00353 599145419
Francis Corcoran, Alpine Lofts/Aviaries, 568 Shed Road, Levitstown,Maganey, Co. Kildare, http://www.alpinelofts.net - 12 Topics
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Punch Notes 2015 -
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Wexford Premier RPC
Why Join the Wexford Premier RPC?
When asked about their opinions on the club one fancier said 'Probably the cheapest racing around' while another described it as 'Racing for the Recession'. There are No Federation Fees. Our racing is Inter Club Racing. A member can individually join the Wexford Premier RPC or if you are already in a club and you have 5 members you can apply to race with us under your own club name. - 2 Topics
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Flying into the North West by Billy Knox
Top competition in Derry City between the five local clubs Foyle, Maiden City, Londonderry, Ameila Earhart and Derry & Dist. Click here for all the latest news and results for the City of Derry Federation etc. - 96 Topics
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NW Combined - Mullingar 22/04…
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Coleraine Triangle
Bannsider has wide experience of racing in this area and has contact with all the local clubs in the North West. The Triangle involves all lofts racing in the Coleraine Area. - 3 Topics
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Roscrea - 23/04/11
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NI Show Racers Society
Based in the North West the Secretary is John Edgar. 23 Ballywatt Road, Coleraine, Co Londonderry. BT52 2LT. Tel: (028) 20 732765. All the latest news and results will be published here. - 6 Topics
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Prize Night 2018/2019 -
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London & South East Classic Club Forum
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Text and Photos by the \'Ace\' Scribe Keith Mott and the highly regarded Peter Gretton (Pedro). - 6 Topics
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Re: L & SECC Success for Khan…
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Scottish National Racing Pigeon Club
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SNRPC - YB Sale 2011
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A look back at the 1950's & 60's
A look back at the 1950's & 60's through the Archives - 10 Topics
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A look back at the 1970's
A look back at the 1970's through the Archives - 64 Topics
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A look back at the 1980's
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McCabe Bros of Antrim by Miln…
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A look back at the 1990's
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Looking back from Jan 2000
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Dinner/Prize Presentations -
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AFRIKA Premier One Loft Series
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North Coast Classic (Coleraine) -
The North Coast Classic is now in its 8th year! All our prize money and pool money has been paid within 10 days. We have SIX Hotspot races prior to the North Coast Classic Race from Cork. The six Hot Spot races will take place from 70, 115, 150, 175, 196 and 150 miles on consecutive Sundays. Each week we have given prizes for the top 5 in each Hotspot race. The final race, The North Coast Classic, from Cork will be 265 miles. 1st Prize £15,000, other estimated prizes are £3,000, £2,000, £1,000, £800, £600, £400, £200, 7 x £150 and 6 x £100. Ace Pigeon £1,000, 2 Bird Average £500 and Six Hot Spot Races with prizes 1st £150, 2nd £100, 3rd £50, 4th £50 and 5th £50. All prizes are based on 700 birds, deadline for entry is the end of April 2020. Adrian. - 47 Topics
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Wild Atlantic Way (Dublin)
We are based in Dublin, regarding the Wild Atlantic Way OLR, we will be taking our first entries immediately, it’s €100 deposit per team to secure your entry. You can also place your Entries at the south side Corn Store and with the designated Agents
The website is also now live, although not fully complete, there is plenty of information regarding the race for anyone interested - wildatlanticwayolr.ie - 1 Topics
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18th-24th South Africa Million Dollar Race
THE 24th SOUTH AFRICAN MILLION DOLLAR “PLATINUM EDITION” (THE RACE WITH THE PROVEN TRACK RECORD)- (THE GREATEST PIGEON RACE IN THE WORLD) DUE TO BE HELD at Heron Banks Golf & River Estate, SOUTH AFRICA ON SATURDAY 1st FEBRUARY 2020. All training and race reports listed here. - 90 Topics
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Final Race 01/02/2020 Part 2 -
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Who Dares Wins - One Loft Race
The UK's Premier One-Loft Race From FRANCE. THE ULTIMATE IN ONE LOFT RACING. - 19 Topics
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Entry Form 2021 -
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Strains / Bloodlines ...
Discussing all aspects of specific strains ... - 4 Topics
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WELCOME MEMBERS INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO THE FORUM
Register to become a member of the pigeonnetwork forum. There is loads going on that remaining as a guest you cant see, so log on today, then you can introduce yourself to the rest of the members - 11 Topics
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www.clayburnracing.com
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Top Fanciers/Flyers Worldwide Recognition ...
This is the forum to be in ... to see who is winning what, where and with what birds etc.. - 6 Topics
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Race Methods ...
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Dr. Philip Quinn - Blue Sky
A series of articles published by the Newry City based Dr Philip Quinn from Blue Sky Pigeon products. Send orders to blueskypigeon@hotmail.co.uk - 1 Topics
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ENERGY AND THE PIGEON DIET - …
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Remembering Fanciers Past and Present ...
This area of the forum we would like to dedicate to fellow fanciers, gone but not forgotten ... - 2 Topics
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Loft Construction ...
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Carrick Advertiser
The East Antrim Gazette Series has three editions - The Carrickfergus Advertiser, (established in 1883), and the Ballyclare Gazette and Larne Gazette which both commenced publication in 1994. Now out of circulation. - 27 Topics
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Articles & Loft Features
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Hall of Champions ...
If you are the owner of a champion bird and believe your bird deserves recognition for it's wins - then email us a photograph of the bird, it's strain or bloodlines and it's winning results and we will display your bird for you in the Hall of True Champions please E-Mail homerbhw@gmail.com
Click Here To View Hall Of True Champions
Ron-Ville- Millennium Superstar
Probably the best sprint pigeon in the world!
1st Open 22,585 birds (Nenagh) in Ireland, 1st Open 22,889 birds (Mallow) in Ireland, 1st Open 23,767 birds (Tramore) in Ireland
2nd Open 24,105 birds (Wexford) in Ireland (beaten by two loft mates) 16th Open 20,699 birds (Arklow) in Ireland Other open positions were also won by champion Ron-Ville-Millennium Superstar.
Winning four R.P.R.A. awards in one season racing as follows:
1st R.P.R.A. Irish region 0 – 250 miles sprint champion; 1st R.P.R.A. Irish region Any Distance Champion; 1st R.P.R.A. National 0 – 250 miles champion (United Kingdom); 1st R.P.R.A. National Any distance champion (United Kingdom). Ron- Ville-Millennium Superstar also won the Selby Thomas Trophy for the 0 – 250 national sprint champion of the United Kingdom and the Tony Comwall trophy for the Any distance National champion of the United Kingdom.
The 3 x 1st Opens won by Ron- Ville-Millennium Superstar were won three weeks in a row from three different race points.
No other pigeon in the history of the N.I.P.A. has ever won the open three times, never mind three in a row. What a Champion! - 0 Topics
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