Present
A SENSATIONAL BLACKPOOL FRIDAY SPECTACULAR
For GIBB & BYRNE (Ireland)
6 Old Park Road, Lisburn, Northern Ireland. BT28 3QT.
FRIDAY 21st JANUARY 2011
In the CONFERENCE SUITE, BLACKPOOL FOOTBALL CLUB, SEASIDERS WAY, BLACKPOOL.
Birds on View from 6.00pm, Sale KO 7.00pm Sharp
Full Sales List and photos available on http://www.pigeonnetwork.com
(Sex of young birds not guaranteed).
** In 2010 winner 16 x 1st Club, 4 x 1st Section, 2 x 1st Open NIPA.
At the Gibb & Byrne Stud we are proud to own one of the finest collections of Jos Soontjen pigeons anywhere in Europe with pigeons such as “The Statesman”, “Miss Atom”, “The Schoular”, “The Bl Witpen”, “The Stud”, “The Dandy cock”, “De 916” also the multiple RPRA Award Winner “Champion Strauss” to name just a few. Having firstly bought out J S Lofts in 2001 we subsequently continued to add only performance pigeons to this already award winning family of exceptional stock pigeons including more recently “The 147” winner of 1st Club, 1st Section, 1st Open EDC Skibbereen Classic 1,187 Birds; 1st Club, 3rd Section, 4th Open EDC Fermoy 6,107 Birds; 2nd Club, 6th Section, 6th Open EDC Thurles 4,894 birds; 1st Club, 1st Section, 1st Open EDC Thurles 6,312 Birds; 1st Club, 1st Section, 3rd Open Tullamore 3,833 Birds. Plus many more positions. The ‘147’ was also EDC Bird of the Year in 2006. We also purchased his brother “The 718” winner of 1st Club, 1st Section, and 1st Open East Down Combine Mallow 5,541 pigeons. This family of Jos Soontjens have been responsible every year for winners, just not for us, but for many fanciers in Ireland and through the U.K.
In line with our objective in providing a Super Stud that can continue to produce winners we monitor the pigeon racing patterns just not in Ireland & the UK but around Europe also, we have and continue to invest heavily in purchasing very Elite pigeons from many of the Modern Day winning families from the Continent & UK, these include: Van de Brande – Van Gastel – Wal Zoontjen – Van Tilborgh – Marijke Vink – Koopman – Kees Bosua – Stickers/Donckers – Van Dyck – Van Hove/Uytterhoeve – A & H Reynaert – Hofkens – Wim de Troy - Noel Peiren – Alfon Slates – etc. We strive to provide the best available bloodlines, winners reported every year!
Racing in both Derriaghy HPS and Glenavy & Dist during 2010 we achieved a Sect D Points total of 674 Points, the highest points total achieved by any one loft racing in the highly competitive NIPA Section D. Results included: 1st Tullamore, 18th Tullamore, 8th Roscrea, 26th Clonmel, 15th Clonmel, 1st Fermoy, 22nd Rosscarbery OB Nat, 17th Talbenny (1), 6th Talbenny (2), 23rd Fermoy 5 Bird, 28th Penzance, 21st St Malo OB Nat, 13th Rosscarbery Yearling Nat, 2nd Tullamore, 29th Roscrea, 1st Roscrea, 32nd Clonmel, 1st Fermoy, 6th Talbenny YB Nat, 4th Fermoy, 18th Rosscarbery YB Nat.
** Also in the Mighty NIPA – 1st Open Roscrea (2) 1,028/27,087 doing velocity 1336 and 1st Open Fermoy 883/19,604 doing velocity 1907. In 2010 winner of 16 x 1st Clubs and 4 x 1st Section NIPA.
Lot 1. Blue Hen GB 10 K 44148 Jos Soontjen. SIRE GB 01 H 01502 “Champion Strauss” winner of 4 x RPRA Awards. Bird of the Year in the UK and the Mid-Antrim Combine with up to 4,000 Birds weekly. Winner of 1st Section B, 5th Open NIPA Arklow (1); 1st Section B, 26th Open Open NIPA Arklow (2); 4th Section B, 9th Open NIPA with some 25,000+ pigeons competing each week. He is Sire, G/Sire, G/G/Sire and G/G/G Sire to scores of winner across the country and at all levels of competition. DAM GB 08 D 00001 “Star” Direct daughter of “Champion Kevin” RPRA Y/Bird Performer of the Year (All UK) also winner of the RPRA Irish Region 0 – 250 mileage award (O/B and Y/B's) and the RPRA Irish Region Y/Bird Performer of the Year his performances include 4 x 1st Club, 1st Section D, 3rd Open NIPA 14,785 Birds; 2nd Section D, 11th Open NIPA 5,422 birds; 4th Section D, 29th Open NIPA; 8th Section D, 21st Open NIPA 16,880 pigeons; 26th Section D finishing 118th Open 11,440 pigeons. “Champion Kevin” was paired to a direct daughter of “Champion Strauss” to produce the Dam of the pigeon in the pen. Awesome quality here in this one to start the sale a direct daughter of the Multiple RPRA Award Winner “Champion Strauss” when paired to a daughter of another multiple RPRA Award Winner “Kevin” how could you go wrong multiple prize winners through and through.
Lot 2. Blue Cock GB 10 K 44143 Jos Soontjen. SIRE IHU 07 N 5134 Bred for Stock this being a direct son of “Secret” Winner of 1st Club, 1st Ulster Federation and 1st Open Championship Sennen Cove flying 309 miles, she is a full sister to “Fifty” winner of 7th North Section Skibbereen Y/Bird National finishing 11th Open INFC. “Secret” is a direct daughter of the “Jan 502” when paired to a son of the famous “Scholar”. To produce the Sire of the pigeon for sale “Secret” was paired to 05/558 Ace Stock cock for Ian Gibb & Sons this being a direct son of the Belg 1991 bred “Prince” when paired to “States Girl”. DAM GB 06 D 08276 Bred for Stock this being a full sister to “Blue Sabre” winner of 1st Club, 1st Ulster Federation Kildare 2005, she is a G/Daughter to four of the main Jos Soontjen breeders namely “Sabre”, “Secret”, “J S Computer” and “Scent”. This Sale on behalf of the Gibb & Byrne Stud continues with yet more outstanding Jos Soontjen winning bloodlines.
Lot 3. Blue Cheq Pied Cock GB 10 D 00050 ***** FIVE STAR ***** Jos Soontjen/Grondaeler. SIRE IHU 05 EDC 0147 “The 147 Cock” Purchased for a vast amount of money, this probably one of the best racers ever for John Patterson of Ballylesson and one of the most consistent racers ever in the East Down Combine. Winner of 1st Club, 1st Section and 1st Open EDC Skibbereen Classic 1,187 pigeons; 1st Club, 3rd Section, 4th Open EDC Fermoy 6,107 Birds; 2nd Club, 6th Section, 6th Open EDC Thurles 4,894 pigeons; 1st Club, 1st Section, 1st Open EDC Thurles 6,312 pigeons; 1st Club, 1st Section, 3rd Open Tullamore 3,833 pigeons plus many many more positions. He is a G/Son from the 1992 bred “Stud” What a producer Sire, G/Sire and G/G/Sire to scores of winners including no less than 20 x 1st's. DAM GB 08 V 34346 Bred for stock this is a G/Daughter of the famous “Three Toes” and “The Bishop” but more inportantly she is a FULL SISTER to “Champion Kevin” RPRA Y/Bird Performer of the Year (All UK) also winner of the RPRA Irish Region 0 – 250 mileage award (O/B and Y/B's) and the RPRA Irish Region Y/Bird Performer of the Year his performances include 4 x 1st Club, 1st Section D, 3rd Open NIPA 14,785 Birds; 2nd Section D, 11th Open NIPA 5,422 birds; 4th Section D, 29th Open NIPA; 8th Section D, 21st Open NIPA 16,880 pigeons; 26th Section D finishing 118th Open 11,440 pigeons for Ian Gibb & Sons. Attention Attention not often pigeons of this calibre come up for Auction and only through a lot of requesting has this son and a daughter (Lot 31) been added to this sale in Blackpool in the pen a direct son of the famous “147 Cock” purchased for a vast sum of money from the Legendary John Patterson 'JP' of Ballylesson. Without doubt one of the leading lots in tonights sale. See Photo.
Lot 4. Blue Cock GB 10 K 44128 Van Loon. SIRE GB 06 Z 79559 “Hard Ridden” Purchased for Stock this the best of the old Bolton & Williamson Bloodlines coming direct from 04/249 winner of 1st Club, 1st Section and 1st Open Clermont 1,741 pigeons also 1st Club, 7th Section and 11th Open 3,534 pigeons he is a direct son of “Pinza” and “Meld”. To produce the Sire of the pigeon for sale the “249” was paired to yet another exceptional racer 04/264 winner of 1st Open Arras 1,723 pigeons; 5th Open Wanstead 3,098 pigeons; 5th Open 4,422 pigeons; 2nd Open 3,423 pigeons; 9th Open 5,534 pigeons and 11th Open 1,741 pigeons. This a direct daughter of “Relko” responsible for 100's of winners. DAM GB 07 Z 77380 ½ Sister to the joint winner of the Las Vegas One Loft Race also ½ sister to the 2nd Europa Classic One Loft Race Winner. She is a direct daughter of the 2000 bred “Ribot” inbred to the “Witoger Kweeker” the top pigeon at the lofts of Planet Bros. To produce the Dam of the pigeon for Sale “Ribot” was paired to “Sun Princess” winner on the road of 3 x 2nd Federaion and a 3rd Fed with up to 5,000 pigeons Dam to 2nd Open Europa Classic One Loft Race winning £15,000. Excellent Van Loon Bloodlines in this young Cock, in the pen a G/Son of two exceptional Van Loon racers also a G/Son of “Sun Princess” multiple winner plus Dam to 2nd Open Europa Classic 2006 winning £15,000.
Lot 5. Blue Hen GB 10 D 00353 Van Dyck/Koopman/Janssen. SIRE AU GFL 06 1028 “Mr Casanova” Sire, G/Sire and G/G/Sire to scores of winner at every level, he is a direct son of the 2000 bred “Casavova” winner of 1st Middle Distance All Holland 2005 when paired to the 2001 American bred “Abrianna” of Mike Ganus this being a direct daughter of “Mikes Boy” and “Diamond Lady”. DAM GB 06 L 27837 “Miss Drum” direct daughter of the famous “Drum” nest brother of the famous “Farah Diba” winner of 11 x 1st also 1st National Ace Pigeon Fond WHZB. He is direct from the world famous “Tips” when paired to “Geschelpte Kanibaal”. To produce the Dam of the pigeon for Sale “The Drum” was paired to “Cleopatra” the extreme best of the Koopman and Van Dyck bloodlines.World Class Bloodlines in this Blue Hen in the pen you have a G/Daughter of “The Drum” nest brother of the world renowned “Farah Diba” 1st National Ace Pigeon. Also she is a G/Daughter of the famous “Casanova” Winner of 1st Ace Pigeon Middle Distance All Holland 2005.
Lot 6. Slate Hen GB 10 D 00264 Bosua/Van De Velde. SIRE GB 09 D 08379 Bred for Stock this being a direct son of “Europa Prince” winner of 2nd Open Europa Classic 2007 winning £15,000 he is also nest mate of “Golden Ace” winner of the Ace Pigeon Award in the same race in 2007. To produce the Sire of the pigeon for sale “Europa Prince” was paired to Belg 07/547 purchased from the loft of Marina Van De Velde this being a direct daughter of the 2001 bred world renowned “Samson” winner of 1st National Argenton 33,097 pigeons. DAM Belg 07 6188575 “Golden Ace” Winner of the Ace Pigeon Award in the 2007 Europa Classic Race also finishing 13th Open in the Final Race. Purchased by the Gibb & Byrne Stud she is already Dam and G/Dam to scores of winners including G/Dam to 1st Section D and 1st Open NIPA Fermoy 19,604 Birds in 2010. She is a G/daughter of the famous “Time Out” of Kees Bosua when paired to the Ace that is “Kerkduifke” winner of 1st Le Mans 120,936 birds and nest mate to the “Kannibaal”. Outstanding Kees Bosua and Van De Velde bloodlines in this young hen, a smasher in the pen a direct daughter of the excellent racer and Breeder “Golden Ace” Dam & G/Dam of many winners including an NIPA Open Winner in 2010 against 19,600 pigeons.
Lot 7. Blue Hen GB 10 D 00356 Van Loon. SIRE GB 09 Z 58967 Purchased for Stock this a direct son of the famous “Oh So Sharp” when paired to a direct son of “Peebles” when paired to “Nimbus” 09/967 has bred winners from the word go including 3rd Section D, 14th Open NIPA Tullamore 21,119 pigeons also Sire to 24th Section D Fermoy 2,250 pigeons. DAM GB 09 D 08010 Bred For Stock this a direct daughter of “Hard Ridden” Purchased for Stock this the best of the old Bolton & Williamson Bloodlines coming direct from 04/249 winner of 1st Club, 1st Section and 1st Open Clermont 1,741 pigeons also 1st Club, 7th Section and 11th Open 3,534 pigeons. To produce the Dam of the pigeon for sale “Hard Ridden” was paired to GB 07 Z 77380 ½ Sister to the joint winner of the Las Vegas One Loft Race also ½ sister to the 2nd Europa Classic One Loft Race Winner. She is a direct daughter of the 2000 bred “Ribot” inbred to the “Witoger Kweeker” the top pigeon at the lofts of Planet Bros. Something here for the Van Loon fancier outstanding winning bloodlines in this smashing hen in the pen you have a G/Daughter of “Oh So Sharp” and “Hard Ridden”.
Lot 8. Cheq Hen GB 10 K 44132 Koopman/Bosua. SIRE NL 05 1936860 “Lorris” Outstanding Stock Cock for the Gibb & Byrne Stud, he is firstly a ½ brother of the legendary “Magic Man” winner of 1st National Le Mans, more importantly in the stock loft he is Sire, G/Sire and G/G/Sire to many winners at all levels including more recently 14th Section D and 36th Open NIPA Fermoy 19,604 pigeons also 36th Section D and 97th Open NIPA Roscrea 27,087 Birds and G/Sire of the Ulster Federation Talbenny Y/Bird Derby Winner of 2009. He is a direct son of the 2002 bred “De Lorris” Sire of a number of excellent pigeons including “Magic Man” to produce the Sire of the pigeon for sale “De Lorris” was paired to the Dutch 2000 bred “Miss Dynamite” of Koopman full sister to the “Kleine Dirk”. DAM GB 09 D 08380 Bred for Stock and already proving her worth Dam in 2010 to 14th Section D and 36th Open NIPA Fermoy 19,604 pigeons also 36th Section D and 97th Open NIPA Roscrea 27,087 Birds. She is a Direct daughter of “Europa Prince” winner of 2nd Open Europa Classic 2007 winning £15,000 he is also nest mate of “Golden Ace” winner of the Ace Pigeon Award in the same race in 2007. To produce the Sire of the pigeon for sale “Europa Prince” was paired to Belg 07/547 purchased from the loft of Marina Van De Velde this being a direct daughter of the 2001 bred world renowned “Samson” winner of 1st National Argenton 33,097 pigeons. This young hen is a cracker containing all the best of the Koopman and Bosua bloodlines housed at the Gibb & Byrne Stud. See Photo.
Lot 9. Blue Pied Hen GB 10 K 44117 Van Tilborgh/Wim De Troy. SIRE Belg 08 6205930 Purchased for stock from the lofts of Van Tilborgh while on a visit to this legend of a sprint flyer in Belgium at the age of 84 Frans continues to dominate his local area with no less than 20 – 25 1st's achieved each year, this Cock already proving his worth in the Stock Loft being Sire to 9th Section D against 2,250 Birds and 9th Section D 1,870 birds finishing 40th Open NIPA against 21,199 pigeons. DAM Belg 08 6374708 Purchased for stock from the lofts of Wim De Troy while on a visit this hen is a full sister to 6th National Asduif KBDB Grote Half Fond 2007, coming down direct from the 2003 bred “Den Chaterrou” when paired to the “Blauw Kweekduiven” In the Stock loft she is Dam to 9th Section D against 2,250 Birds and 9th Section D 1,870 birds finishing 40th Open NIPA against 21,199 pigeons. Some new introductions to the Gibb & Byrne Stud in this ones pedigree namely the Ace lofts of Frans Van Tilborgh (doing extremly well in Ireland) and Wim De Troy as you can see already both breeding the goods.
Lot 10. Blue Cock GB 10 K 44111 Jos Soontjen. SIRE GB 08 D 00003 Bred for Stock this a Full Brother of the Multiple RPRA Award Winner “ Champion Strauss” Winner of 4 x Awards including the Masarella Trophy for Best Y/Bird all RPRA. He is a direct son of the 1999 bred “State 52” Sire, G/Sire and G/G/Sire to no less than 10 x 1st Club and 4 x 1st Section Winners. To produce the Sire of the pigeon for sale the “State 52” was paired to “Smugglars Girl” Direct daughter of the 1993 Belg bred “Smugglar. DAM IHU 06 N 16904 Bred for Stock this being a G/Daughter of the “Blue Witpen Late Tom” direct from “Blue Ace” when paired to “Belle” one of the leading G/Daughters of the best Soontjen producer of the loft namely the “Statesman”. For the Soontjen men you wont go wrong with this one containing all the top winning bloodlines from the Gibb & Byrne Stud.
Lot 11. Black Cock GB 10 K 44105 Wim De Troy. SIRE Belg 09 6109194 Purchased for stock by Ian Gibb while on a visit to Wim De Troy's in 2009 this a G/Son of the famous “Super Vlieger”. DAM Belg 09 6109285 Purchased for stock also this one a full sister to 1st Provincial Vierzon 2,386 Birds also 1st Provincial Argenton finsihing 2nd Inter Provincial. Coming directly from the Belg 2001 bred '574' direct son of the “Den Rapit” and “Het Zwartje” when paired to Belg 02/032. These Wim De Troys have took off very well since their recent introduction into Ireland with fanciers winning both North and South of Ireland with these sprinters.
Lot 12. Blue Cock GB 10 K 44101 Van Den Brande. SIRE Belg 09 6250999 Purchased for stock during one of three visits to the lofts of the Van Den Brande Bros this yearling selected from the stock loft, he is a direct son of the 2003 Belg Bred '681' of Herman Ceusters this Dam of the Asduif Noyon 2008 winner, to produce the Sire of the pigeon for Sale the '681' was paired to a direct son of the 2002 bred '238' one of the best racers ever for the Van Den Brande Bros. DAM Belg 07 6336760 Purchased for stock this hen is a direct daughter of “Anoukske” Best Hen in the Van Den Brande Loft and this a Daughter of the 2003 bred “Toro” The Ace Racer of the Van Den Brande Loft. (Plese Note) The Gibb & Byrne Stud will have a sale of 45 Mature Direct Van Den Brande pigeons on Saturday Night at the Claremont Hotel the sale will include “Toro” yes the 2003 Bred Top Racer of Van Den Brande's loft and Sire of the best hen of the Loft “Anoukske”. The Van Den Brande name is now starting to emerge in the UK they are elite racers in Belgium against the likes of Lambrachts etc. With outstanding results. Here is your opportunity to purchase a G/Son of the best Hen of their Loft.
Lot 13. Blue Hen GB 10 D 00400 Bosua/Koopman. ** Something Special ** SIRE GB 09 D 08133 “Blue Figo” Sire of many winners already including “The Blacksmith” winner of 1st Section D 2,502 Birds going on to win 1st Open NIPA Fermoy 19,604 pigeons. He is a direct son of the 2004 bred “De Kees” full brother of the world renowned “Kerkduifje” 1st Nat Le Mans and Ace Pigeon NPO also “Kannibaal” Olympic All Round National Ace Pigeon NPO 2004. To produce the Sire of the pigeon for sale “De Kees” was paired to “Golden Ace” Winner of the Ace Pigeon Award and finishing 13th Open in the Finl of the 2007 Europa Classic.DAM GB 07 E 77437 “Maya” Dam of many winner for Ian Gibb & Sons including 1st Section D 3,622 pigeons finishing 15th Open NIPA against 26,159 pigeons. She is also Dam to one of this years NIPA Open Winners for Ian Gibb namely “The Blacksmith” winning 1st Open Fermoy aganist 19,604 pigeons. She is a direct daughter of the 2003 Belg bred “Picaso” One of Premier Studs best sons of the famous “Kannibaal” of D & L Van Dyck. To produce the Dam of the pigeon for sale “Picaso” was paired to the 2004 dutch bred “Racilis” of C & G Koopman winner of 6th against 8,626 pigeons Orleans; 11th against 8,491 pigeons Le Mans; 248th against 28,828 pigeons Isnes; 412th against 23,727 pigeons Pommeroeu and 141st against 5,737 pigeons Blois. She is a direct daughter of the famous “Kleine Dirk” when paired to “Eenogg” of G & P Lindelauf. We always try and put something special into Lot 13 and I think you will agree what a Lot this is, in the Pen here you have a Full Sister to the “Blacksmith” winner of 1st Club, 1st Section D and 1st Open NIPA Fermoy 19,604 pigeons for Ian Gibb & Sons in 2010. (See Photo) She is a Smasher and the only one this way bred in this sale.
Lot 14. Blue Cock GB 10 T 38246 Van Hove Uytterhoeven. SIRE Belg 07 6383541 Purchased at cost for Stock this being a direct son of one of the leading pigeons within the Van Hove loft that being the Champion “Shinjisan” winner of a number of top prizes including 1st National Bourges 16,950 pigeons when paired to “Miss Tempo” direct daughter of the 1996 bred “Miss Miracle” when paired to “Costa Rica”. DAM Belg 08 6065287 Purchased for Stock this being a G/Daughter of the 1997 bred “Bingo” the Ace producer of many top pigeons including the “Golden Oscar” the 3rd Olympic Pigeon Middle Distance France 2003. Superb Van Hove Bloodlines in this Yearling Cock, in the pen you have a G/Son of the Super National Winner for the Van Hove family namely “Shinjisan”
Lot 15. Blue Hen GB 10 T 38242 Marijke Vink. SIRE NL 07 1802207 “Dirk” Ace Stock Cock this one a direct son of NL 03/459 A Full Brother of Tips Sire to 11 x 1st Prize Winners including Sire to “Reza” winner of 1st Peronne 28,332 pigeons; 1st Chantilly 21,892 pigeons and 1st Chantilly 10,589 pigeons coming down directly from “Aladin” of Koopman when paired to the exceptional “Last Lady”. To produce the Sire of the pigeon in the pen the full brother of 'Tips' was paired to “Kampioentje” Dam of a number of winners including 07/146 winner of 1st Mariembourg 4,332 pigeons. DAM NL 1802190 “Anna” Direct daughter of “Daan” full brother of the “Blauw 171” winner of 1st Creil 3,394 Birds also ½ brother to 04/522 winner of 1st NPO Tours 6,144 pigeons. To produce the Dam of the pigeon for Sale “Daan” was paired to a G/Daughter of the Ace that is “De Lorris” Sire to many winners including the famous “Magic Man”. The Extreme best of the Marijke Vink Bloodlines in this ones pedigree a beauty.
Lot 16. Blue W/F Hen GB 10 D 00388 Zoontjen/Van Loon/Bosua. SIRE IHU 09 S 76217 Bred for Stock this is a direct son of “Pacemaker” Winner of the Europa Classic in 2007 for Gibb & Byrne winning £30,000. Direct son of the “Classic Hen” and “Classic Cock”. DAM GB 09 D 08336 Bred for Stock this a direct daughter of “De Kees” Full brother to the “Kerkduifje” winner of 1st National Le Mans against 99,104 Birds in 2005 who in turn was nest mate to the famous 'Kannibaal” Ace Pigeon NPO 2004. “Dee Kees” is G/Sire of 1st Section D and 1st Open NIPA Fermoy 19,604 pigeons for Ian Gibb & Sons. He is a direct son of the “Kleine Figo”of A & H Reynaert when paired to the 1998 bred “Witkopje”. To produce the Dam of the pigeon for sale “De Kees” was paired to “Golden Ace” Winner of the Ace Pigeon Award in the Europa Classic One Loft Race of 2007 a race won by Gibb & Byrne. She is a G/Daughter of the famous “Time Out” of Bosua when paired to the “Kerkduifke” Outstanding “Kees Bosua” Bloodlines in this one on top of that in the pen is a G/Daughter of the Europa Classic Winner of 2007 “Champion Pacemaker”
Lot 17. Blue Hen GB 10 D 00380 Jos Soontjen. SIRE GB 09 D 08080 “Houdini” Bred especially for Stock Purposes this being a direct son of “Champion Kevin” winner of 3 x RPRA Awards also winner of 6 x 1st Club, 1st Section D, 3rd Open NIPA 14,785 pigeons; 2nd Section D and 11th Open NIPA 5,422 Birds; 3rd Section D and 12th Open NIPA 23,557 pigeons; 4th Section D and 29th Open; 8th Section D and 21st Open NIPA 16,880 pigeons; 26th Section finishing 119th Open 8,219 pigeons and 29th Section finishing 118th Open NIPA Etc. To produce the Sire of the pigeon for sale “Kevin” was paired to “Starlight” a direct daughter of “Champion Strauss” winner of 4 x RPRA Awards. Winner also Bird of the Year with performances such as 1st Section B and 5th Open Arklow 30,477 pigeons; 1st Section B and 26th Open Arklow 29,550 pigeons; 4th Section B and 9th Open Carnsore Point 24,809 birds plus much much more. DAM GB 09 D 08040 Bred for Stock this direct from 08/230 winner for Ian Gibb & Sons of 1st Section, 6th Open NIPA Rosscarbery Y/Bird National also 14th Section D and 19th Open NIPA Tullamore, plus 11th Section D and 77th Open NIPA Clonmel 30,201 pigeons. To produce the Dam of the pigeon for sale 08/230 was paired to a direct daughter of the 4 x RPRA Award winning “Champion Strauss”. Where else would you find breeding like this incredible Soontjen bloodlines containing multiple RPRA Award Winning pigeons.
Lot 18. Blue Pied Hen GB 10 D 00376 Van Den Brande/Van Gastel. SIRE Belg 07 6336703 Purchased for stock during one of three visits to the lofts of the Van Den Brande Bros this three year old was selected from the stock loft, he is a direct son of the 2003 Belg Bred '681' of Herman Ceusters this Dam of the Asduif Noyon 2008 winner, to produce the Sire of the pigeon for Sale the '681' was paired to a direct son of the 2002 bred '238' one of the best racers ever for the Van Den Brande Bros. DAM Belg 08 6386238 Purchased for stock this one a direct son of '003' winner of 1st Asduif Quiverain Jaarse 07 in all on the road a winner of four times 1st. To produce the Dam of the pigeon for sale the '003' was paired to a direct daughter of the “Den 610” when paired to the “De Ceuster Achiel”. Fantastic bloodlines from the continent in this one from two of the leading sprint lofts around today.
Lot 19. Dark Cheq Cock GB 10 D 00362 Frans Van Tilborgh. SIRE Belg 08 6205943 “Black Jack” purchased for stock by Ian Gibb while on a visit to the lofts of Frans Van Tilbourg direct from one of the leading pigeons in the loft 97/210. DAM Belg 08 6205940 hand picked once again from the stock loft of Frans Van Tilborg while on a pre-arranged visit. This elderly fancier has been at the top of his came now for some time averaging 20 – 25 1st's per year against some difficult competition and has finished top Y/Bird flyer more time than not in his local Union. These are the bloodlines that are doing the winning for some fanciers now in Ireland, not many of them out their but the ones who are racing them are doing the business. See Photo.
Lot 20. Blue Cock GB 10 D 00330 Reynaert/Marijke Vink. SIRE GB 07 Z 77421 Excellent stock cock for the Gibb & Byrne Stud, Sire of a number of good pigeons including 1st Club, 13th Open Kildare and 2nd Club 12th Open against 3,352 pigeons. He is a Direct son of “Top Hat” and “Gem Twist” two outstanding Antoon & Hilde Reynaert breeders for Premier Stud. DAM NL 07 1802124 Dam to many winners including the same above the best of the Marijke Vink bloodlines here this a G/Daughter of “Mascotte” a direct son of the famous “Farah Diba”. Top Class Bloodlines once again in this young cock with both Sire and Dam already producing the goods in the Stock Loft.
Lot 21. Mealy Hen GB 10 D 00296 Van Den Brande. SIRE Belg 09 6250952 Hand Picked at the lofts of Van Den Brande Bros this being a direct son of “Boonen” the best son from the famous “Stier” (The “Stier” will be for sale on Saturday evening as part of The Gibb & Byrne Stud Van Den Brande spectacular.) DAM Belg 09 6251004 Purchased for stock this one being a G/Daughter of the Famous “Stier” Best Breeder and Racer for the Van Den Brande boys.
Lot 22. Blue Cock GB 10 D 00280 Jos Soontjen. SIRE GB 00 V 19217 “Blue Ace” Bred for Stock he is an Ace Breeder at the lofts of Gibb & Byrne and is a son of one of the best Soontjen Cocks namely the “Bl Witpen Late Tom” Sire, G/Sire, and G/G/Sire to scores of winners at every level of competition. To Produce “Blue Ace” the 1991 bred “Bl Witpen Late Tom” was paired to the 1993 bred “Scent” direct from a son of the world renowned “Rambo”. DAM IHU 05 N 34449 Bred for Stock this one is a G/Daughter of the famous “Statesman” the fantastic Soontjen breeder. She is a direct daughter of “Blue Ace” when paired to a daughter of the “Statesman” who also is Dam to “Select Lady” the Ulster Federation 5 Bird Championship Winner. A Unique opportunity to purchase in the pen a G/Son of the 1991 Belg bred “Bl Witpen Late Tom”.
Lot 23. Mealy Pied Cock GB 10 D 00273 Stickers Donckers. SIRE Belg 09 6359942 Purchased for stock this a G/Son of the 2003 bred “Goeie Zwarte” The Best Y/Bird in 2003 and the Best O/Bid of 2005. DAM Belg 09 6359943 Purchased for stock this a G/Daughter of the 2003 bred “Weerborstel” of Herman Ceusters. The Stickers Donckers are starting to emerge as one of the leading sprint families in Ireland with a number of prolific lofts both North and South winning very well with this speedy family. See Photo.
Lot 24. Blue Cock GB 10 D 00268 Jos Soontjen. SIRE IHU 06 EDC 0718 “The 718 Cock” Winner of 1st Open EDC Mallow against 5,541 pigeons. Outstanding Racer for John Patterson of Ballylesson before being purchased along with his brother “The 147” for a vast amount of money, this probably one of the best racers ever for John Patterson of Ballylesson and one of the most consistent racers ever in the East Down Combine. Winner of 1st Club, 1st Section and 1st Open EDC Skibbereen Classic 1,187 pigeons; 1st Club, 3rd Section, 4th Open EDC Fermoy 6,107 Birds; 2nd Club, 6th Section, 6th Open EDC Thurles 4,894 pigeons; 1st Club, 1st Section, 1st Open EDC Thurles 6,312 pigeons; 1st Club, 1st Section, 3rd Open Tullamore 3,833 pigeons plus many many more positions. He is a G/Son from the 1992 bred “Stud” What a producer Sire, G/Sire and G/G/Sire to scores of winners including no less than 20 x 1st's. DAM GB 09 D 08307 Bred for Stock she is a direct daughter of “Champion Kevin” winner of 3 x RPRA Awards also winner of 6 x 1st Club, 1st Section D, 3rd Open NIPA 14,785 pigeons; 2nd Section D and 11th Open NIPA 5,422 Birds; 3rd Section D and 12th Open NIPA 23,557 pigeons; 4th Section D and 29th Open; 8th Section D and 21st Open NIPA 16,880 pigeons; 26th Section finishing 119th Open 8,219 pigeons and 29th Section finishing 118th Open NIPA Etc. To produce the Sire of the pigeon for sale “Kevin” was paired to “Starlight” a direct daughter of “Champion Strauss” winner of 4 x RPRA Awards. Winner also Bird of the Year with performances such as 1st Section B and 5th Open Arklow 30,477 pigeons; 1st Section B and 26th Open Arklow 29,550 pigeons; 4th Section B and 9th Open Carnsore Point 24,809 birds plus much much more.What a pigeon you have here, the extreme best of the Jos Soontjen winning Bloodlines within the Gibb & Byrne Stud, this the only one of this breeding in the sale.
Lot 25. Blue Cock GB 10 D 00203 Soontjen/Tilborgh. SIRE GB 08 D 00090 “Magician” Bred for stock this a direct son of the 1999 bred “State 52” responsible for numerous winners around the country indeed no less than 10 x 1st Clubs and 4 x 1st Sections he is direct of the “State 72” when paired to “Star Turn”. To produce the “Magician” the “State 52” was paired to “Smugglars Girl” Dam to many winners around the UK including Dam to “Champion Strauss” winner of 4 x RPRA Awards and UK Bird of the Year 2001. DAM Belg 08 6205931 G/Daughter of Frans Ace Racer of 2001 and hand picked once again from the stock loft of Frans Van Tilborg while on a pre-arranged visit. This elderly fancier has been at the top of his came now for some time averaging 20 – 25 1st's per year against some difficult competition and has finished top Y/Bird flyer more time than not in his local Union. Outstanding bloodlines in this young cock with a combination of two winning families doing extremly well in Ireland and the UK.
Lot 26. Blue Cock GB 10 D 00378 Van Den Brande. SIRE Belg 09 6250999 Purchased for stock during one of three visits to the lofts of the Van Den Brande Bros this yearling selected from the stock loft, he is a direct son of the 2003 Belg Bred '681' of Herman Ceusters this Dam of the Asduif Noyon 2008 winner, to produce the Sire of the pigeon for Sale the '681' was paired to a direct son of the 2002 bred '238' one of the best racers ever for the Van Den Brande Bros. DAM Belg 07 6336760 Purchased for stock this hen is a direct daughter of “Anoukske” Best Hen in the Van Den Brande Loft and this a Daughter of the 2003 bred “Toro” The Ace Racer of the Van Den Brande Loft. (Plese Note) The Gibb & Byrne Stud will have a sale of 45 Mature Direct Van Den Brande pigeons on Saturday Night at the Claremont Hotel the sale will include “Toro” yes the 2003 Bred Top Racer of Van Den Brande's loft and Sire of the best hen of the Loft “Anoukske”. The Van Den Brande name is now starting to emerge in the UK they are elite racers in Belgium against the likes of Lambrachts etc. With outstanding results. Here is your opportunity to purchase a G/Son of the best Hen of their Loft.
Lot 27. Cheq W/F Hen GB 10 K 44131 Koopman/Bosua. SIRE NL 05 1936860 “Lorris” Outstanding Stock Cock for the Gibb & Byrne Stud, he is firstly a ½ brother of the legendary “Magic Man” winner of 1st National Le Mans, more importantly in the stock loft he is Sire, G/Sire and G/G/Sire to many winners at all levels including more recently 14th Section D and 36th Open NIPA Fermoy 19,604 pigeons also 36th Section D and 97th Open NIPA Roscrea 27,087 Birds and G/Sire of the Ulster Federation Talbenny Y/Bird Derby Winner of 2009. He is a direct son of the 2002 bred “De Lorris” Sire of a number of excellent pigeons including “Magic Man” to produce the Sire of the pigeon for sale “De Lorris” was paired to the Dutch 2000 bred “Miss Dynamite” of Koopman full sister to the “Kleine Dirk”. DAM GB 09 D 08380 Bred for Stock and already proving her worth Dam in 2010 to 14th Section D and 36th Open NIPA Fermoy 19,604 pigeons also 36th Section D and 97th Open NIPA Roscrea 27,087 Birds. She is a Direct daughter of “Europa Prince” winner of 2nd Open Europa Classic 2007 winning £15,000 he is also nest mate of “Golden Ace” winner of the Ace Pigeon Award in the same race in 2007. To produce the Sire of the pigeon for sale “Europa Prince” was paired to Belg 07/547 purchased from the loft of Marina Van De Velde this being a direct daughter of the 2001 bred world renowned “Samson” winner of 1st National Argenton 33,097 pigeons. This young hen is a cracker containing all the best of the Koopman and Bosua bloodlines housed at the Gibb & Byrne Stud.
Lot 28. Blue Cock GB 10 D 00355 Van Loon. SIRE GB 09 Z 58967 Purchased for Stock this a direct son of the famous “Oh So Sharp” when paired to a direct son of “Peebles” when paired to “Nimbus” 09/967 has bred winners from the word go including 3rd Section D, 14th Open NIPA Tullamore 21,119 pigeons also Sire to 24th Section D Fermoy 2,250 pigeons. DAM GB 09 D 08010 Bred For Stock this a direct daughter of “Hard Ridden” Purchased for Stock this the best of the old Bolton & Williamson Bloodlines coming direct from 04/249 winner of 1st Club, 1st Section and 1st Open Clermont 1,741 pigeons also 1st Club, 7th Section and 11th Open 3,534 pigeons. To produce the Dam of the pigeon for sale “Hard Ridden” was paired to GB 07 Z 77380 ½ Sister to the joint winner of the Las Vegas One Loft Race also ½ sister to the 2nd Europa Classic One Loft Race Winner. She is a direct daughter of the 2000 bred “Ribot” inbred to the “Witoger Kweeker” the top pigeon at the lofts of Planet Bros. Something here for the Van Loon fancier outstanding winning bloodlines in this smashing cock in the pen you have a G/Son of “Oh So Sharp” and “Hard Ridden”.
Lot 29. Blue Cock GB 10 D 00263 Bosua/Van De Velde. SIRE GB 09 D 08379 Bred for Stock this being a direct son of “Europa Prince” winner of 2nd Open Europa Classic 2007 winning £15,000 he is also nest mate of “Golden Ace” winner of the Ace Pigeon Award in the same race in 2007. To produce the Sire of the pigeon for sale “Europa Prince” was paired to Belg 07/547 purchased from the loft of Marina Van De Velde this being a direct daughter of the 2001 bred world renowned “Samson” winner of 1st National Argenton 33,097 pigeons. DAM Belg 07 6188575 “Golden Ace” Winner of the Ace Pigeon Award in the 2007 Europa Classic Race also finishing 13th Open in the Final Race. Purchased by the Gibb & Byrne Stud she is already Dam and G/Dam to scores of winners including G/Dam to 1st Section D and 1st Open NIPA Fermoy 19,604 Birds in 2010. She is a G/daughter of the famous “Time Out” of Kees Bosua when paired to the Ace that is “Kerkduifke” winner of 1st Le Mans 120,936 birds and nest mate to the “Kannibaal”. Outstanding Kees Bosua and Van De Velde bloodlines in this young cock, a smasher in the pen a direct son of the excellent racer and Breeder “Golden Ace” Dam & G/Dam of many winners including an NIPA Open Winner in 2010 against 19,600 pigeons.
Lot 30. Blue Cock GB 10 K 00157 Jos Soontjen. SIRE GB 01 H 01502 “Champion Strauss” winner of 4 x RPRA Awards. Bird of the Year in the UK and the Mid-Antrim Combine with up to 4,000 Birds weekly. Winner of 1st Section B, 5th Open NIPA Arklow (1); 1st Section B, 26th Open Open NIPA Arklow (2); 4th Section B, 9th Open NIPA with some 25,000+ pigeons competing each week. He is Sire, G/Sire, G/G/Sire and G/G/G Sire to scores of winner across the country and at all levels of competition. DAM GB 08 D 00001 “Star” Direct daughter of “Champion Kevin” RPRA Y/Bird Performer of the Year (All UK) also winner of the RPRA Irish Region 0 – 250 mileage award (O/B and Y/B's) and the RPRA Irish Region Y/Bird Performer of the Year his performances include 4 x 1st Club, 1st Section D, 3rd Open NIPA 14,785 Birds; 2nd Section D, 11th Open NIPA 5,422 birds; 4th Section D, 29th Open NIPA; 8th Section D, 21st Open NIPA 16,880 pigeons; 26th Section D finishing 118th Open 11,440 pigeons. “Champion Kevin” was paired to a direct daughter of “Champion Strauss” to produce the Dam of the pigeon in the pen. Awesome quality here in this one, a direct son of the Multiple RPRA Award Winner “Champion Strauss” when paired to a daughter of another multiple RPRA Award Winner “Kevin” how could you go wrong multiple prize winners through and through. See Photo.
Lot 31. Blue Pied Hen GB 10 D 00153 Jos Soontjen SIRE GB 99J 85752 “State 52” responsible for numerous winners around the country indeed no less than 10 x 1st Clubs and 4 x 1st Sections he is direct of the “State 72” direct son of the “Statesman” when paired to the Belg 1990 bred “Schilling” to produce the Sire of the Pigeon in the pen the “State 72” was paired to “Star Turn” this a direct daughter of the 1997 Belg Bred “Master Magic” when paired to the 1991 bred “Miss Levi. DAM IHU 08 N 13218 Bred for stock this being a full sister to “Champion Strauss” winner of four RPRA Awards, this being a direct daughter of the “State 52” when paired to “Smugglars Girl”. What Jos Soontjen breeding you have here in the pen you have a ½ sister of “Champion Strauss” winner of four RPRA Awards and very much inbred to the 1999 bred “State 52”. See Photo.
Lot 32. Blue Cock GB 10 K 44145 Jos Soontjen. SIRE IHU 06 N 16912 Bred for Stock this a G/Son of the 1990 bred “Wazir” when paired to the Belg 1990 bred “Girl Thunder” DAM GB 08 D 00357 Bred for Stock this being a direct daughter of “Schoulars Lad” Sire of a number of winners including 11th Section D and 16th Open NIPA, he is a direct son of the Belg 1990 bred “Schoular” when paired to “Miss Blue”. To produce the Dam of the pigeon in the pen “Schoulars Lad” was paired to “Miss Prince” this a direct daughtr of the 1991 bred “Prince” one of Jos Soontjen's finest. In the pen, here is your opportunity to purchase a G/Son of the 2002 bred “Schoulars Lad”
Lot 33. Blue Cock GB 10 K 44120 Jos Soontjen. SIRE GB 00 01111 “Double Rung Cock” Winner of 2nd Midland's National Flying Club beat by loft mate. He is a direct son of 97/834 Sire, G/Sire and G/G/Sire of scores of winners and considered the best producing son of the legend that was the “Statesman”. DAM IHU 05 N 34477 “Saffron” Bred for stock this a G/Daughter of four of the main Jos Soontjen breeders namely the “Bl Witpen Late Tom”, “Scent”, “Statesman” and “Magic Girl”. A Fantastic opportunity here for the Soontjen fanciers not to many ever sold direct of the “Double Rung Cock” winner of 2nd Open Midlands National. See Photo.
Lot 34. Blue Cheq Pied Hen GB 10 K 44110 Jos Soontjen. SIRE GB 09 D 08347 “Global” Bred for Stock already Sire to 16th Open Europa Classic 2010 same minute as the winner. Direct son of “The 147 Cock” Purchased for a vast amount of money, this probably one of the best racers ever for John Patterson of Ballylesson and one of the most consistent racers ever in the East Down Combine. Winner of 1st Club, 1st Section and 1st Open EDC Skibbereen Classic 1,187 pigeons; 1st Club, 3rd Section, 4th Open EDC Fermoy 6,107 Birds; 2nd Club, 6th Section, 6th Open EDC Thurles 4,894 pigeons; 1st Club, 1st Section, 1st Open EDC Thurles 6,312 pigeons; 1st Club, 1st Section, 3rd Open Tullamore 3,833 pigeons plus many many more positions. He is a G/Son from the 1992 bred “Stud” What a producer Sire, G/Sire and G/G/Sire to scores of winners including no less than 20 x 1st's. To produce the Sire of the pigeon in the pen “Global” was paired to “Sienna” Ace daughter of “Champion Strauss” winner of 4 x RPRA Awards. DAM GB 09 D 08308 “Kevin's Girl” Bred for Stock she is a direct daughter of “Champion Kevin” winner of 3 x RPRA Awards also winner of 6 x 1st Club, 1st Section D, 3rd Open NIPA 14,785 pigeons; 2nd Section D and 11th Open NIPA 5,422 Birds; 3rd Section D and 12th Open NIPA 23,557 pigeons; 4th Section D and 29th Open; 8th Section D and 21st Open NIPA 16,880 pigeons; 26th Section finishing 119th Open 8,219 pigeons and 29th Section finishing 118th Open NIPA Etc. To produce the Sire of the pigeon for sale “Kevin” was paired to “Starlight” a direct daughter of “Champion Strauss” winner of 4 x RPRA Awards. Winner also Bird of the Year with performances such as 1st Section B and 5th Open Arklow 30,477 pigeons; 1st Section B and 26th Open Arklow 29,550 pigeons; 4th Section B and 9th Open Carnsore Point 24,809 birds plus much much more.What a pigeon you have here, the extreme best of the Jos Soontjen winning Bloodlines within the Gibb & Byrne Stud, this the only one of this breeding in the sale.
Lot 35. Blue Cock GB 10 K 44146 Jos Soontjen. SIRE IHU 06 N 16912 Bred for Stock this a G/Son of the 1990 bred “Wazir” when paired to the Belg 1990 bred “Girl Thunder” DAM GB 08 D 00357 Bred for Stock this being a direct daughter of “Schoulars Lad” Sire of a number of winners including 11th Section D and 16th Open NIPA, he is a direct son of the Belg 1990 bred “Schoular” when paired to “Miss Blue”. To produce the Dam of the pigeon in the pen “Schoulars Lad” was paired to “Miss Prince” this a direct daughtr of the 1991 bred “Prince” one of Jos Soontjen's finest. In the pen, here is your opportunity to purchase a G/Son of the 2002 bred “Schoulars Lad”
Lot 36. Blue Hen GB 10 D 00147 ***** FIVE STAR ***** Jos Soontjen/Grondaeler. SIRE IHU 05 EDC 0147 “The 147 Cock” Purchased for a vast amount of money, this probably one of the best racers ever for John Patterson of Ballylesson and one of the most consistent racers ever in the East Down Combine. Winner of 1st Club, 1st Section and 1st Open EDC Skibbereen Classic 1,187 pigeons; 1st Club, 3rd Section, 4th Open EDC Fermoy 6,107 Birds; 2nd Club, 6th Section, 6th Open EDC Thurles 4,894 pigeons; 1st Club, 1st Section, 1st Open EDC Thurles 6,312 pigeons; 1st Club, 1st Section, 3rd Open Tullamore 3,833 pigeons plus many many more positions. He is a G/Son from the 1992 bred “Stud” What a producer Sire, G/Sire and G/G/Sire to scores of winners including no less than 20 x 1st's. DAM GB 08 V 34346 Bred for stock this is a G/Daughter of the famous “Three Toes” and “The Bishop” but more inportantly she is a FULL SISTER to “Champion Kevin” RPRA Y/Bird Performer of the Year (All UK) also winner of the RPRA Irish Region 0 – 250 mileage award (O/B and Y/B's) and the RPRA Irish Region Y/Bird Performer of the Year his performances include 4 x 1st Club, 1st Section D, 3rd Open NIPA 14,785 Birds; 2nd Section D, 11th Open NIPA 5,422 birds; 4th Section D, 29th Open NIPA; 8th Section D, 21st Open NIPA 16,880 pigeons; 26th Section D finishing 118th Open 11,440 pigeons for Ian Gibb & Sons. I can not stress enough what this pigeon is all about, in the pen look at the ring number this one was bred for stock purposes by Ian Gibb, but I personally persuaded Ian to add this hen to the sale in Blackpool, a direct daughter of the famous “147 Cock” purchased for a vast sum of money from the Legendary John Patterson 'JP' of Ballylesson. Without doubt one of the biggest lots in tonights sale and one thats fit to end tonights auction.
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The famous Champion 147 - Direct birds in the sale.
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