* Banbridge will have the annual Panel/Supper & Sale in the local Royal British Legion on Friday 19th February at 8.00pm, admission just £2. Top night guaranteed.
Banbridge Social annual Breeder & Buyer Sale will be held in the local Royal British Legion on Friday 12th March, last season £1,700 was paid out over four prizes. The race will be flown from Skibbereen in conjunction with the Irish Nat FC. Contact Gary Tel: (028) 40 669825.
Breeder/Buyer Sale for Drumnavaddy Invitation will take place on Thursday 18th March in Banbridge British Legion .Race to be flown from Fermoy. Birds donated from many top lofts. More info will be available in the next few weeks. Contact - Davy Tel: 07593 666757, Brendan Tel: 07547 802590, or Kenny Tel: 07737 521355.
The Ballymena & District AGM will be held in the local Clubrooms at Fountain Place on Monday 15th February at 8.00pm. The Harryville HPS annual meeting will be held on Wednesday 17th February in the local clubrooms at 8.00pm. The annual dinner and prize presentation will be held in the Countryman Inn on Friday 26th February, contact Robert Alexander. Kells & District HPS have a club meeting arranged for Thursday 11th February to discuss the NIPA Resolutions etc, the AGM will take place on Thursday 25th February. Billy Seaton from Ligoniel has informed me that an NIPA Section C meeting will be held in Doagh on Monday 15th February at 8.00pm. Doagh & Dist have been given permission to act as a Race Centre during 2010 provide they meet the conditions, this will change the representation on the Committee and it might effect the numbers using Muckamore.
The NIPA have reported another very good season and the AGM will be held in Glenavy on Saturday 20th February at 2.00pm, Joe & Mark Brown will be holding their Annual Sale of young birds (complete first round), door open at Noon in the downstairs hall. This sale of birds has been a top success the last couple of years, last time he sold out in minutes. They will have around 90 birds from their winning stock, just £25 each, and buy Ten get one bird Free.
The Irish Nat FC annual meeting will be held in the Lagan Valley Leisure Plex, Lisburn on Saturday 27th February at 2.00pm members interested in being selected to the committee should attend the RPRA Irish Region AGM.
The RPRA (Irish Region) AGM will be held in the Clarion Hotel, Carrickfergus on Saturday 6th February starting at 1.30pm. Mid Antrim Combine AGM will be held in the Harryville HPS on Wednesday 17th March at 8.00pm. Danny Dixon has some spare yearling hens from his top bloodlines Tel: 07770 778015 and Martin Graham will have youngsters from all his winning lines, sprint and distance Tel: (028) 25 637929.
Belfast Gold Ring Race planned for Ulster Fed
Gary Shaw has been in touch with info on the Gold Ring race for Ulster Federation members, it will be run in conjunction with the 2nd last Ulster Fed race of the young bird season. ALL MONIES raised will be distributed over 20 positions except for the £5 levied for admin costs. All rings have been Sold Out and we look forward to the race, those who missed out will have another opportunity in 2011.
Roland Janssen’s Experience – Robert Morrow has purchased the best of the best. AT Stock
“White Diamond” Top breeder direct from Roland’s stock loft, daughter of the Oude Gryzen 19 x 1sts, 3 times First Ace Pigeon, Champion of Champions at stock. He is sire of the great Rode Bingo winner 10 x 1sts. The Dam of White Diamond is the mother of the loft Diamond White, she is the mother of Rode Bingo, and many more other super champions.
“Super White” bred by Roland Janssen. This is a dream hen, and a direct daughter of the golden breeder Super Ken. Super White is a full sister of the Favourite, a champion racer for Roland Janssen.
“Red Rose” bred by Roland Janssen, another top class hen. Full sister to Red Sprint, champion racer, at present in Roland’s race team and one of his up and coming stars. Sire of Red Rose, is Red Devil, already a top sire of sprint pigeons. Dam of Red Rose is a full sister to the great champion Kleine Jos, noted to be one of the finest aces in the whole of Beligum in the last few years, a winner of 22 x 1sts, lst Ace Pigeon on 6 different occasions, 6th Open Golden Ring Championship 20,000 birds, 1st Golden Ring Championship 13,000 birds, 1st Silver Ring Championship 15,000 birds, 1st National all Belgium Speed Championship, 4th National all Belgium Speed Championship.
“Red Skies” what an outstanding young cock, breathtaking looker. Direct from the star racer breeder Rode Bingo a winner 10 x 1st, 4 x 1st Ace Pigeon, 1st Provincial Champion, 1st Silver Ring Champion 20,000 birds, 1st Golden Ring Bingo Champion. Dam of Red Skies is a daughter of the number one stock cock Superkweeker 12, winner of 4 x1st and directly responsibly for 1st Silver Ring 20,000 birds.
He only has a few pairs of the Roland’s, but what he has are top class blood lines, the quality of the stock birds are a credit to the master of sprint, Roland Janssen .
A very limited number of 2010 young birds for sale at £100 each. Contact Robert Morrow Tel: 07794 194549
The New Antrim Amalgamated will have a meeting on Monday 1st February at 7.30pm for Subs and AOB. The Ballymena & District AGM will be held in the local Clubrooms at Fountain Place on Monday 15th February at 8.00pm, Resolutions in writing must be with the Secretary Willie Reynolds no later than Saturday 30th January. Two Rings GB10B starting 313 were picked up at the Cliffs Hotel in Blackpool that might be Irish, owner can contact me.
The http://www.pigeonnetwork.com 10th Birthday Bash which was put off late last year will now take place at the Lisburn Rugby Club on Friday 26th March. It’s probably a good idea not to list the guests at this early stage after what happened last time but you can be sure they will be special. More details nearer the time, the evening will include the usual presentations for NI Fancier of the Year, Cornish Connection Cup and the Mid Antrim Champions League. The small sale of gift birds which this time will be youngsters which can be flown in 2010. Entry is £5 Pay at Door, usual buffet etc.
Millisle HPS are holding a Pigeon Moot at Ards Sailing Club, Portaferry Road, Newtownards on Friday 12th February. The Quiz Panel will include Alan Darragh (Cullybackey), Davy Hutchinson (Ashfield), Gerald Delaney (Dromore) and George Rankin, a SNFC winner. Supper will be provided and John said the heat will be on. Admission is £5. Any further details contact John Hollinger Tel: (028) 91 863536.
* Banbridge will have the annual Panel/Supper & Sale in the local Royal British Legion on Friday 19th February at 8.00pm, admission just £2. Top night guaranteed.
Springvale Social intend to once again promote a Gold Ring Race in 2010, rings at £20 each are available now. Open to lofts competing in the NIPA Sections B & C the race will be as last year flown in conjunction with the NIPA Rosscarbery National. Prizes will be 1st £750, 2nd £150 and 3rd £100 and the contact numbers are as follows. Victor Montgomery Tel: 93-340021, Robert Scott Tel: 93-322798, Campbell McGrugan Tel: 93-340981 and Michael Fasciolo Tel: 07854 910228.
Eddie McAlinden was telling me about the Charity Breeder/Buyer Sale to be held in the British Legion Banbridge with half the total proceeds going to Blue Dove Hospice in Newry. The other half will be paid out for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the INFC Penzance YB National at 50%, 30% and 20% (split both ways) Breeder & Buyer. The event will be held on Friday 26th March at 8.00pm, those wishing to donate a bird should contact any of the following. E McAlinden Tel: 07771 813198. D Carson Tel: 07813 265311. T Lennon Tel: 07711 409205.
Coming Events - From Jan 2010 on
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Re: Coming Events - From Jan 2010 on
Springvale Social intend to once again promote a Gold Ring Race in 2010, rings at £20 each are available now. Open to lofts competing in the NIPA Sections B & C the race will be as last year flown in conjunction with the NIPA Rosscarbery National. Prizes will be 1st £750, 2nd £150 and 3rd £100 and the contact numbers are as follows. Victor Montgomery Tel: 93-340021, Robert Scott Tel: 93-322798, Campbell McGrugan Tel: 93-340981 and Michael Fasciolo Tel: 07854 910228. I have to inform the fancy that long time member John (Nook) Wilson has passed away at the advanced age of 91 years, he had many years of top success and was the former winner of the Yearling Nat. Sincere condolences to the family circle.
Sales: Corcreeney Breeder & Buyer Sale in Newtownbreda Thursday 25th March at 8.00pm. The second sale will be held in Banbridge on Thursday 1st April at 8.00pm. Charity B & B on behalf of Blue Dove Hospice (Newry) in Banbridge Legion Friday 26th March and on the same night a YB Sale for Carrick Social (Club Repairs) at 8.00pm. The Breeder & Buyer Sale for Doagh & Dist will be held in McConnells Lounge on Saturday 27th March at 2.00pm.
Ballycarry & District will hold a Young Bird National sale to be flown from Rosscarbery at 1/3 breeder,1/3 buyer,1/3 club funds. The sale will be in the local clubrooms on Friday 2nd April @ 7.30pm open to all in NIPA Section C. Also new for 2010 they will hold a Young Bird weekly sale to be raced from the first five mass lib young bird races, This sale will be held in the clubrooms on Wednesday 7th April @ 7.30pm, sale open to members in Carrick Social RPC, Carrick & District HPS & Ballycarry HPS. Could members please note that all dues will be paid on Friday 2nd April, and also clocks in for 3 way test the same night, this is of course the night of the YB Nat Sale.
Larne & District HPS will host a Young Bird Sale in the local clubrooms on Friday 2nd April, birds in the pen from 7.00pm, sale at 7.30pm. Birds have been donated by local lofts and friends and the sale is in support of Brian & Val Derbyshire who tragically lost their grand-son following an accident in Australia. Brian is a good worker for the sport and is part of the D Donnelly & Partners team.
Fanciers in the Southern Region are organising a series of Young Bird Auctions in aid of funds for the Southern Area Hospice, Ballyholland GAC in Newry is the venue on Saturday 3rd April at 8.00pm. For further information on the Newry Sale please contact Pat McAteer Tel: 07789 846028. All pigeon fanciers are asked to support the sale to help raise much needed funds for the Hospice. The youngsters will be ready for racing this season.
Ballynure & District will have the annual Breeder & Buyer Sale in the Larne & Dist HPS Clubrooms, Glenarm Road in Larne on Wednesday 7th April, penning at 7.30 and sale at 8.00pm. The race will be the Rosscarbery YB National, £600 has been paid out each year and all fanciers are welcome.
Ronnie Johnston will auction birds at two sales that have been arranged on behalf of Allanah Donnelly who is just 7 years old and a Leukaemia Sufferer. Dates are Thursday 8th April in the Banbridge British Legion and Monday 12th April in the Newtownbreda Clubrooms. Fantastic selection of top quality Young Birds direct from some of Ireland’s leading lofts, will be ready to race.
Glenarm & District HPS will have their annual Breeder & Buyer Sale in the Larne & Dist HPS on Thursday 15th April at 8.00pm. The race will be Fermoy and prizes £100 for Breeder and £250 for the Buyer. All fanciers welcome.
Sales: Corcreeney Breeder & Buyer Sale in Newtownbreda Thursday 25th March at 8.00pm. The second sale will be held in Banbridge on Thursday 1st April at 8.00pm. Charity B & B on behalf of Blue Dove Hospice (Newry) in Banbridge Legion Friday 26th March and on the same night a YB Sale for Carrick Social (Club Repairs) at 8.00pm. The Breeder & Buyer Sale for Doagh & Dist will be held in McConnells Lounge on Saturday 27th March at 2.00pm.
Ballycarry & District will hold a Young Bird National sale to be flown from Rosscarbery at 1/3 breeder,1/3 buyer,1/3 club funds. The sale will be in the local clubrooms on Friday 2nd April @ 7.30pm open to all in NIPA Section C. Also new for 2010 they will hold a Young Bird weekly sale to be raced from the first five mass lib young bird races, This sale will be held in the clubrooms on Wednesday 7th April @ 7.30pm, sale open to members in Carrick Social RPC, Carrick & District HPS & Ballycarry HPS. Could members please note that all dues will be paid on Friday 2nd April, and also clocks in for 3 way test the same night, this is of course the night of the YB Nat Sale.
Larne & District HPS will host a Young Bird Sale in the local clubrooms on Friday 2nd April, birds in the pen from 7.00pm, sale at 7.30pm. Birds have been donated by local lofts and friends and the sale is in support of Brian & Val Derbyshire who tragically lost their grand-son following an accident in Australia. Brian is a good worker for the sport and is part of the D Donnelly & Partners team.
Fanciers in the Southern Region are organising a series of Young Bird Auctions in aid of funds for the Southern Area Hospice, Ballyholland GAC in Newry is the venue on Saturday 3rd April at 8.00pm. For further information on the Newry Sale please contact Pat McAteer Tel: 07789 846028. All pigeon fanciers are asked to support the sale to help raise much needed funds for the Hospice. The youngsters will be ready for racing this season.
Ballynure & District will have the annual Breeder & Buyer Sale in the Larne & Dist HPS Clubrooms, Glenarm Road in Larne on Wednesday 7th April, penning at 7.30 and sale at 8.00pm. The race will be the Rosscarbery YB National, £600 has been paid out each year and all fanciers are welcome.
Ronnie Johnston will auction birds at two sales that have been arranged on behalf of Allanah Donnelly who is just 7 years old and a Leukaemia Sufferer. Dates are Thursday 8th April in the Banbridge British Legion and Monday 12th April in the Newtownbreda Clubrooms. Fantastic selection of top quality Young Birds direct from some of Ireland’s leading lofts, will be ready to race.
Glenarm & District HPS will have their annual Breeder & Buyer Sale in the Larne & Dist HPS on Thursday 15th April at 8.00pm. The race will be Fermoy and prizes £100 for Breeder and £250 for the Buyer. All fanciers welcome.