Runner-up for the second time this year was the top Cookstown partnership of Glen Smith and father who in fact won this particular race a number of years back. The Smyth team are having a season to remember and last week from Mallow had 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th Sect A – something not done before. In Rosscarbery they can add 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, & 7th Sect A and 2nd, 46th, 82nd, 85th & 106th Open NIPA plus almost £1,000. Their Blue yearling hen is the very best of their Soontjen family of birds, sent to the race sitting eggs 9 days. One the same way bred, a Blue cock has won over the last 2 seasons 2nd Sect A & 6th Open Rosscarbery OB Nat plus 1st & 2nd Sect A in the Fermoy 5 Bird. Thanks to Steve McGarry for the help this weekend.
NIPA Rosscarbery OB Inl Nat 632/5669 –
1-1E G Buckley & Son Annaghmore 2152, 2-1A G & S Smith Cookstown 2128, 3-1C G & M Atcheson Ligoniel 2127, 4-1D I Gibb & Sons Glenavy 2118, 5-2D J Kelly & Sons Dromore 2115, 6-2C C Campbell & Son Larne 2114, 7-3D J Gregory & Sons Colin 2111, 8-3C Beggs & Hall Larne 2109, 9-4C Grattan Bros Eastway 2107, 10-5C N Armstrong 2107, 11-1B Steele & McNeill Rasharkin 2106, 12-4D Kemp & McBride Kingswood 2104, 13-6C G & M Atcheson 2104, 14-7C Beggs & Hall 2104, 15-8C Rea & Magill Larne 2104, 16-9C J Burrows Eastway 2103, 17-10C Grattan Bros 2102, 18-2E G Douglas Wilton Cross 2101, 19-5D J Gregory & Sons 2101, 20-11C M & A Pearson Eastway 2101.
Best in each NIPA Section:
Sect A 44/451 – G & S Smith Cookstown 2128, G & S Smith 2086, K Murphy Coalisland 2084.
Sect B 82/659 – Steele & McNeill Rasharkin 2106, T & M Morrow Kells & Dist 2073, Blair & Rankin Ballymena & Dist 2069.
Sect C 121/1046 – G & M Atcheson Ligoniel 2127, C Campbell & Son Larne & Dist 2114, Beggs & Hall Larne & Dist 2109.
Sect D 59/581 – I Gibb & Sons Glenavy 2118, J Kelly & Sons Dromore 2115, J Gregory & Sons Colin 2111.
Sect E 133/1370 – G Buckley & Son Annaghmore 2152, G Douglas Wilton Cross 2101, E Wright & Son Lurgan Soc 2088.
Sect F 29/194 – McGimpsey Bros Ards 2066, McComb Bros Killyleagh Cent 2009, W & L Robinson Comber Cent 2004.
Sect G 58/662 – R Carson & Son Banbridge 2098, J Brush Banbridge Soc 2094, G Hughes & Son Newry & Dist 2093.
Sect H 61/267 – K Armstrong Omagh & Dist 1955, J Coyle Amelia Earhart 1935, A Hall Omagh & Dist 1903.
NIPA National Centres Top 10 –
Loughgall Centre Rosscarbery – G Buckley & Son Annaghmore 2152, G & A Campbell Armagh 2053, J Greenaway Bondhill 2051, S O’Brien Monaghan 2043, D Calvin Bondhill 2041, T McClean Annaghmore 2038, D Calvin 2033, T McClean 2024, Collins & Douglas Blackwatertown 2019, J Graham Monaghan 2013.
Coalisland Centre Rosscarbery – G & S Smith Cookstown 2128, G & S Smith 2086, K Murphy Coalisland 2084, K Shannon Dungannon 2076, G & S Smith 2069, G & S Smith 2069, A Grew Charlemont 2069, G & S Smith 2062, G Stringer Coalisland 2057, B Morgan Coalisland 2044.
Cullybackey Centre Rosscarbery 60/484 – Steele & McNeill Rasharkin 2106, T & M Morrow Kells 2073, Blair & Rankin Ballymena 2069, J & N Simpson Broughshane 2069, A Darragh Cullybackey 2068, Blair & Rankin 2053, Young McManus & Sons Ahoghill 2048, M/M M Sempey Ballymena 2048, Young McManus & Sons 2048, D Craig 2045.
Muckamore Centre Rosscarbery – McConville Bros Crumlin 2087, 2048, A & E Bell Muckamore 2041, McConville Bros 2040, Fleming Bros Crumlin 2036, 2008, 2008, 2003, D J Thompson Muckamore 1998, G F Lindsay Crumlin 1991.
Killyleagh Centre Rosscarbery – McGimpsey Bros Ards 2066, McComb Bros Killyleagh Cent 2009, W & L Robinson Comber Cent 2004, McGimpsey Bros 1985, P Lue & Son Downpatrick 1977, B Griffith Ards 1973, Plunkett Pollock & Nelson Ards 1971, McGimpsey Bros 1969, W & L Robinson 1969, P Murray Killyleagh & Dist 1962.
Coleraine Centre Rosscarbery – A McDonnell Coleraine Prem 2061, Hanson & Harpur Coleraine Prem 2058, Bond & Diamond Coleraine Prem 2047, Diamond Bros Coleraine Prem 2042, K Darragh Coleraine Prem 2032, D Dixon Ballymoney 2028, J Connolly Ballymoney 2021, A McDonnell 2015, K Darragh 2013, Hanson & Harpur 2007.
NIPA Race/Date
Rosscarbery OB Nat – Lib 11.15 brisk Southerly wind
NIPA Sect A Clubs
Coalisland & District 12/156 – K Murphy 2084, G Stringer 2057, B Morgan 2044, G Stringer 2021, B Morgan 2020, R Corey 2014.
Coleraine Premier HPS – A McDonnell 2061, Hanson & Harpur 2058, Bond & Diamond 2047, Diamond Bros 2042, K Darragh 2032, A McDonnell 2015. Anthony McDonnell ABC.
Coleraine & County Derry – D Tosh 1983, T McCrudden 1966, 1877, R McKinney 1859.
Cookstown Social 3/39 – G & S Smith 2128, 2086, 2069, 2069, 2062 1989. G & S Smith win the OB Inland National and looking like 1st and 2nd Section A 233miles. Very well done Glen Smith and a big congrats from all club members.
Castledawson 4/41 – S McFlynn 1813, S & K Watson 1786, 1786, 1778, 1778, S McFlynn 1746.
Dungannon – K Shannon 2076, 1968, 1963, S McConnell 1955, 1953, J & J Sampson 1944.
Windsor Social9/90 – K Glass 1993, R & J Parke 1982, 1925, R McCandless 1906, A & M Glass 1895, T Stewart 1847.
NIPA Sect H Clubs
Amelia Earhart – J Coyle 1935, M McCloskey 1902, C Fox 1848.
Derry & District – A McCrudden 1720, M Fahy 1715, A McCrudden 1658, 1650, B & K Reid 1521, A McCrudden 1500.
Foyle RPS 5/21 – P Maxwell Jnr 1738, 1651, 1606, B Hart 1582, 1577, 1425.
Limavady 5/24 – R Witherow 1901, W McIlmoyle 1822, 1794, R Witherow 1793, 1777, 1758. Congratulations to Ronnie Witherow on his win from Rosscarbery.
Londonderry PRS 6/21 – Wick & Murray 1828, D Kelly 1746, D Simpson 1699, D Kelly 1637, T & M Gallagher 1578, B Freeman 1521.
Maiden City 10/41 – Concannon Bros 1861, 1828, S McGrotty 1827, 1796, Coyle Bros 1751, P McLaughlin 1692.
Mourne & District HPS 5/41 – T Conway 1888, D Booth 1817, 1760, 1701, G Quinn 1692, D Booth 1626.
Omagh & District 5/31 – K Armstrong 1955, A Hall 1903, A Kelly 1825, K Armstrong 1817, 1789, A Hall 1787.
Strabane 3/6 – D McNulty 1496, T Ferguson 1472, D McNulty 1197, H McNulty 1162.
NIPA Sect B Clubs
Ahoghill Flying Club 5/54 – Young McManus & Sons 2048, 2048, 1989, J Smyth & Son 1971, Young McManus & Sons 1970, A & N Young 1969. Brooke Supplies 2 Bird Club – Young McManus & Sons 2048.
Ballymena & Dist 13/81 – Blair & Rankin 2069, 2053, M/M M Sempey 2048, D Craig 2045, M Graham 2007, Connolly & Purvis 2002.
Ballymoney 10/112 – D Dixon 2028, J Connolly 2021, D Dixon 2002, J Connolly 1995, 1991, D Dixon 1987. Danny Dixon wins Rosscarbery Nat with a Dark Cheq yearling Lambrecht cock, this is the same pigeon that won last year’s young bird Rosscarbery. Great performance, well done Danny.
Dervock RPS 5/50 – J Hutchinson & Son 1982, D & G McMullan 1933, J Hutchinson & Son 1925, D & H Stuart 1924, A & M Boyle 1917, 1916.
Ballymoney West Combine 3/37 – J Hutchinson & Son 1982, Curry & Gilmore 1980, L Neill 1915.
Broughshane & Dist 4/23 – J & N Simpson 2069, 2025, Mrs M Smyth 2013, D Houston & Son 2007, J & N Simpson 2000, 1984. J & N Simpson won both the weekend races.
Cullybackey HPS 8/88 – A Darragh 2068, 2044, 1990, 1978, 1977, 1971.
Crumlin & District – McConville Bros 2057, 2048, 2040, Fleming Bros 2036, 2008, 2008.
Harryville HPS 9/67 – J Rock 2026, R H Clements 2020, J Millar & Son 1997, J Rock 1996, 1961, A McBride 1957.
Kells & District 8/70 – T & M Morrow 2073, Surgenor Bros 2027, B Swann & Son 2017, H Boyd 2017, B Swann & Son 2004, T & M Morrow 1987. Sizzlers 2 Bird Club – H Boyd 2017, B Swann & Son 2004, T & M Morrow 1987, Scott & Clements 1980, McFarlane & Agnew 1951.
Muckamore 12/78 – A & E Bell 2041, D J Thompson 1998, F Todd 1986, 1963, T & A Yates 1959, A & E Bell 1955.
Randalstown 8/79 – Stewart Bros 1978, Houston Bros 1973, Stewart Bros 1971, Houston Bros 1955, 1933, Stewart Bros 1924.
Rasharkin & Dist 6/42 – Steele & McNeill 2106, T Kaczynski 2011, 1996, A C & T Tweed 1979, Steele & McNeill 1939, A C & T Tweed 1874. Steele and McNeill win their second race of the day timing at 2.48pm for the 255 mile fly, the winner a yearling widowhood Ad van Berkel. D Dixon: 1969.725.
NIPA Sect E Clubs
Annaghmore – G Buckley & Son 2152, T McClean 2038, 2024, H Cordner 2010, 2007, G Buckley & Son 2002.
Armagh 12/116 – G & A Campbell 2053, R Parkes & Son 1986, F McLaughlin 1985, D C & P McArdle 1967, P Campbell & Sons 1949, D C & P McArdle 1939. Armagh 2 Bird Club – D C & P McArdle 1967, P Campbell & Sons 1949, I Parkes & Son 1912, P Tennyson 1796.
Beechpark Social – D Mawhinney & Son 2071, 2053, R Bothwell 2047, D Mawhinney & Son 2030, G McEvoy 2000, D Percy & Son 1972. Beechpark 2 Bird Club – D Mawhinney & Son 2030.
Blackwatertown WE – J Brown 2041, 2040, Collins & Douglas 2019, 1988, J Brown 1980, M Brown 1944.
Bondhill Social – J Greenaway 2051, D Calvin 2041, 2033, Capper Bros 2011, D Calvin 2005, 1974.
Charlemont – A Grew 2068, 2040, E Grew 1989.
Edgarstown 17/179 – O Forde 2035, R & J McCracken 2020, J Whitten & Son 1989, T & A Ford 1988, S & E Buckley 1987, G & C Simmons 1986.
Gilford & District – Fitzpatrick & Hyde 2045, O’Dowd & McDonald 1949, S S Cairns 1948, T Wilson 1948, Adamson & Anderson 1944.
Laurelvale – J Dowey & Sons 1991, 1979, S & N Lester 1966, J Dowey & Sons 1966, 1962, R K Abraham 1955.
Loughgall – N Weir 1987, 1933, S West 1930, N Weir 1926, S Corrigan 1900.
Lurgan Amat 3/21 – D McBride 1970, B Carson & Son 1954, J P Nelson 1942, B Carson & Son 1924.
Lurgan Social – E Wright & Son 2088, S Curran 2081, K Henderson & Son 2052, D & B Lyness 2046, F McNeice 2042, R Higginson 2032.
Markethill – G Hewitt 2000, P McCall 1978, G Hewitt 1919, P McCall 1915, 1847, 1837.
Monaghan 13/93 – S O’Brien 2043, J Graham 2011, P Tierney 1983, 1983, Allister & Kruger 1964, P Tierney 1953. 2 Bird Club – H Gormley & Son.
Portadown & Drumcree – M Livingstone 1971, N & S Haughian 1969, A Fearon 1959, B Creaney 1949, A McDonald 1946, B Creaney 1939. A hard to stop Malcolm makes it 2 wins on the same day. A loft in top form!!!
Tandragee – A Craig 1998, Moody Bros 1975, T McKinstry Bros 1929, Moody Bros 1927, T McKinstry 1925, Moody Bros 1914.
Wilton Cross – G Douglas 2101, 2041, 2024, C J & B Ferris 2021, T Fitzpatrick 2006, G Douglas 1999.
City of Derry Federation Rosscarbery – Concannon Bros Maiden City 1861, C Fox Amelia Earhart 1848, Concannon Bros 1828, S McGrotty Maiden City 1827, 1796, Coyle Bros Maiden City 1751, P Maxwell Jnr Foyle 1738, A McCrudden Derry & Dist 1720, M Fahy Derry & Dist 1715, P McLaughlin Maiden City 1692, A McCrudden 1658, T A & D Morrison Maiden City 1656, P Maxwell Jnr 1651, A McCrudden 1650, P Maxwell Jnr 1606, C Fox 1594, B Hart Foyle 1582, 1577, W & D Hamilton Amelia Earhart 1560, B & K Reid Derry & Dist 1521.
Coleraine Triangle Rosscarbery - A McDonnell Coleraine Prem 2061, Hanson & Harpur Coleraine Prem 2058, Bond & Diamond Coleraine Prem 2047, Diamond Bros Coleraine Prem 2042, K Darragh Coleraine Prem 2032, A McDonnell 2015, K Darragh 2013, Hanson & Harpur 2007, D Coyles & Son Coleraine Prem 2003, L & R Hanson Coleraine Prem 1998.
The Rosscarbery OB Nat was flown last Saturday from Rosscarbery in County Cork, liberation was delayed until 11.15am and it worked out well in a brisk Southerly wind the winning birds exceeded 70mph. Steele & McNeill who fly a small team in Rasharkin took 1st Combine & Sect plus a good 11th Open NIPA. They were followed by T & M Morrow 1st Kells (2073), Blair & Rankin 1st Ballymena (2069), J & N Simpson 1st Broughshane (2069), Alan Darragh 1st Cullybackey (2068) and Paddy McManus 1st Ahoghill (2048). Arrangements for the NIPA Cocks & Hens Ylr Nat from Rosscarbery, entry fees collected in Cullybackey on Wednesday 28th May between 8.30pm and 9.30pm. Race marking in Cullybackey on Friday 30th May between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Clubs need a separate cheque for Cocks and Hens and the usual one made out to Cullybackey HPS. Clocks ready after transporter leaves site.
Mid Antrim Combine Rosscarbery 61/504 – Steele & McNeill Rasharkin 2106, T & M Morrow Kells 2073, Blair & Rankin Ballymena 2069, J & N Simpson Broughshane 2069, A Darragh Cullybackey 2069, Blair & Rankin 2053, Young McManus & Sons Ahoghill 2048, M/M M Sempey Ballymena 2048, Young McManus & Sons 2048, D Craig Ballymena 2045, A Darragh 2044, D Dixon Rasharkin 2028, Surgenor Bros Kells 2027, J Rock Harryville 2026, J & N Simpson 2025, R H Clements Harryville 2020, B Swann & Son Kells 2017, H Boyd Kells 2017, Mrs M Smyth Broughshane 2013, T Kaczynski Rasharkin 2011, M Graham Ballymena 2007, D Houston & Son Broughshane 2007, B Swann & Son 2004, D Dixon 2002.
Mark Foulis wind Skibbereen Classic -
East Down members competed in the Skibbereen OB Classic at the weekend, liberation on Saturday was at 10.30am in a South West wind. Dundonald had the best birds with Mark Foulis holding off last season’s Millar Gold Cup winners Stephen Brown & Sons. Others well placed included John Patterson (Ballylesson) and B Hogg & Sons (Newtonbreda). Millisle & Dist had the best birds in the East Section winner R Strain & Son followed by McCormick & Muckle.
East Down Combine Skibbereen Classic Open 140/1456 –
M Foulis Dundonald 2106, S Brown & Sons Dundonald 2096, J Patterson Ballylesson 2084, J Patterson 2078, B Hogg & Sons Newtownbreda 2073, B Hogg & Sons 2072, S Casement & Son Ballylesson 2072, M & A Johnston Ballylesson 2064, R Strain & Son Millisle & Dist 2052, S Brown & Sons 2050, M & A Johnston 2045, McCormick & Muckle Millisle & Dist 2045, L McKinstry Dundonald 2042, W & N Cully Portavogie 2040, J Patterson 2040, Kincaid & McCann Dundonald 2039, Cowan & McCartney Dundonald 2039, B Hogg & Sons 2038, S Brown & Sons 2037, B Hogg & Sons 2037.
EDC West Sect 49/684 - M Foulis Dundonald 2106, S Brown & Sons Dundonald 2096, J Patterson Ballylesson 2084, J Patterson 2078, B Hogg & Sons Newtownbreda 2073.
EDC East Sect 91/808 – R Strain & Son Millisle & Dist 2052, McCormick & Muckle Millisle & Dist 2045, W & N Cully Portavogie 2040, F Gilmore Comber Soc 2032, Lambert & Stewart Bangor 2030.
East Down Combine Clubs Skibbereen
Dundonald HPS – Mark Foulis 2106, S Brown & Sons 2096, 2050, L McKinstry 2042, Kincaid & McCann 2039, Cowan & McCartney 2038.
Ballylesson – J Patterson 2080, 2078, S Casement & Son 2072, M & A Johnston 2064, 2045, J Patterson 2040.
Ballynahinch – R Hunter 1983, 1959, 1951, 1936, 1927, C Lavery & Son 1922.
Annsborough – D Croskery & Son 1981, 1958, M Croskery 1931, J McNally & Son 1931, M Croskery 1930, J McNally & Son 1923.
Ballywalter SPC 6/80 – W McMaster & Son 1939, 1939, S Regan 1936, W McMaster & Son 1936, S Regan 1913, 1911.
Annalong – K & J McCulla 1921, L McCavery 1899, Donnelly Bros 1873, K Rooney Son & Daughter 1846, C McVeigh 1844, K Rooney Son & Daughter 1834.
East Down Combine 2 Bird Mallow – Gordon Bros & Sons Cloughey 1632, J & R Young Portavogie 1579, A Cousins & Sons Ballylesson 1564, J Patterson Ballylesson 1559, J Scates & Sons Hillfoot 1556, McLoughlin Bros Annalong 1551, J Trimble & Son Annalong 1550, F Gilmore Comber Soc 1544, McLoughlin Bros 1540, M Croskery & Son Annsborough 1536, McCormick & Muckle Millisle & Dist 1532, H McVeigh Killyleagh Cent 1531.
NIPA Open Roscrea Comeback 677/15,107 –
1-1D A Crawford Comber Cent 2118, 2-1F J Crossan Downpatrick 2091, 3-2D Cromie & Magee & Son Dromara 2087, 4-2F McComb Bros Killyleagh Cent 2083, 5-1E D Carville & Son Wilton Cross 2077, 6-1C W O’Boyle Ligoniel 2076, 7-3D R Fear South Belfast 2073, 8-2E S Curran Lurgan Soc 2071, 9-2C D & J Campbell & Bigger Eastway 2068, 10-4D S & A Hanna Lisburn & Dist 2067, 11-3E C J & B Ferris Wilton Cross 2062, 12-1G E McAlinden & Sons Banbridge 2061, 13-4E C J & B Ferris 2061, 14-2G Donnelly Bros Newry City 2061, 15-3C J White Muckamore 2057, 16-5E S Fields & Sons Armagh 2056, 17-6E J Douglas & Son Lurgan Soc 2055, 18-4C J Courtney Muckamore 2055, 19-1A G & S Smith Cookstown 2055, 20-7E J Greenaway Bondhill 2055.
Best in each NIPA Section:
Sect A 55/1127 – G & S Smith Cookstown 2055, S Hughes Coalisland 2033, S Hughes 2033.
Sect B 122/2494 – B Swann & Son Kells & Dist 2025, J Ramsey Harryville 2022, J Millar & Son Harryville 2021.
Sect C 93/1823 – W O’Boyle Ligoniel 2076, D & J Campbell & Bigger Eastway 2068, J White Muckamore 2057.
Sect D 76/2003 – A Crawford Comber Cent 2118, Cromie & Magee & Son Dromara 2087, R Fear South Belfast 2073.
Sect E 113/2918 – D Carville & Son Wilton Cross 2077, S Curran Lurgan Soc 2071, C J & B Ferris Wilton Cross 2062.
Sect F 67/1470 – J Crossan Downpatrick 2091, McComb Bros Killyleagh Cent 2083, J & P Rice Killyleagh Cent 2022.
Sect G 74/2166 – E McAlinden & Son Banbridge 2061, Donnelly Bros Newry City 2061, N Murtagh Millvale 2054,
Sect H 77/1106 – P McLaughlin Maiden City 1860, K Armstrong Omagh & Dist 1853, Concannon Bros Maiden City 1852.
NIPA Race/Date
Roscrea 17/05/14 – Lib 9.00am wind Lt Southerly
NIPA Sect A Clubs
Coalisland & District 12/307 – S Hughes 2033, 2033, 2032, B Morgan 2025, 1998, W Bleeks & Son 1982.
Coleraine Premier HPS – Hanson & Harpur 1984, S & B Cummins 1928, S Walker 1918, D Coyle & Son 1918, L & R Hanson 1903, P O’Connor 1891.
Coleraine & County Derry – T McCrudden 1937, 1924, 1904, 1891.
Cookstown Social 6/119 – G & S Smith 2055, 1947, 1947, 1940, G Marshall 1926, 1912.
Dungannon – C Reid 1959, 1956, K Shannon 1930, 1927, 1916, S Shannon 1890.
Windsor Social 10/127 – R & J Parke 2009, G Donaghy Son & Grandson 1974, K Glass 1953, R & J Parke 1942, 1942, 1904. Ernie wins the Nomination.
NIPA Sect H Clubs
Amelia Earhart – T White 1812, 1812, N Doherty 1812.
Derry & District – B & K Reid 1851, S Duffy 1835, B & K Reid 1833, 1830, L & M Moran 1829, Cooley Bros 1815.
Foyle RPS – J Gallagher 1723, N McGrotty & Son 1635. Well done Jamesy a good win.
Londonderry PRS 6/45 – L Flanagan 1838, McFall Murray & Wick 1826, 1818, L Flanagan 1740, 1711, 1695.
Maiden City 14/134 – P McLaughlin 1860, Concannon Bros 1852, P McLaughlin 1840, S McGrotty 1768. Club secretary enjoys another good race. Well done all.
The yearling Cheq w/f cock on widowhood, sire bred by Sean McGrotty, dam from Eamon Quigley - had every race so far including the bad Clonmel.
Mourne & District HPS – 5/100 – T Conway 1814, 1806, G Quinn 1716, T Conway 1687, 1674, D Booth 1666.
Omagh & District 11/175 – K Armstrong 1853, R Adams 1825, K Armstrong 1775, A Hall 1759, R Harkness 1728, A Hall 1728.
Strabane 15/204 – T Ferguson & Son 1832, D McNulty 1789, T Ferguson & Son 1773, 1697, T McBride 1642, 1633.
NIPA Sect B Clubs
Ahoghill Flying Club 11/222 – J Balmer 2016, Young McManus & Sons 2004, 2003, J Balmer 1994, C Moore 1970, 1969. Brooke Supplies 2 Bird Club – J Balmer 2016, Young McManus & Sons 2003.
Ballymena & Dist 13/232 – McFall & McManus 1992, 1992, J McNaghten & Son 1990, W & J Smyth 1982, G & A Eagleson 1964, Blair & Rankin 1960. The partnership of McFall & McManus take the top two places in the race from Roscrea, winner was timed at 11.07am flying 144 miles. Breeding is the best of Paddy McManus Charlie’s son who races in Ahoghill. Congratulations Charlie and happy birthday for last week.
Ballymoney HPS 24/558 – J Connolly 2002, A & M Boyle 1986, L Neill 1974, D Dixon 1969, M Gamble & Son 1963, J Connolly 1954. John Connolly wins Roscrea with a Blue widowhood cock from his A & R McAuley bloodlines.
Dervock RPS 7/199 – A & M Boyle 1986, 1938, R McIntyre 1909, 1904, J Hutchinson & Son 1903, J Walker 1898.
Ballymoney West Combine 10/231 – L Neill 1974, J McDowell & Sons 1911, J Hutchinson & Son 1903, R J Elliott 1865, Curry & Gilmore 1854, D Laverty 1846.
Broughshane & District 5/105 – J & N Simpson 1987, Purvis & Connolly 1986, 1985, J & N Simpson 1969, Purvis & Connolly 1924, D Houston & Son 1919.
Cullybackey HPS 14/408 – A Darragh 1995, J & J Greer 1986, Gibson & Dickey 1986, 1985, A Darragh 1982, J & J Greer 1978.
Crumlin & District 3/91 – Fleming Bros 2020, 1973, McConville Bros 1958, 1953, Fleming Bros 1945, McConville Bros 1924.
Harryville HPS 15/312 – J Ramsey 2022, J Millar & Son 2021, A McBride 2017, 2014, J Rock 2005, R H Clements 2004.
Kells & District 14/233 – B Swann & Son 2025, G McDowell 2021, 2020, Surgenor Bros 2012, T & M Morrow 2003, G McDowell 1995. Sizzlers 2 Bird Club – Scott & Clements 1986, G McDowell 1940, Surgenor Bros 1871, H Turkington 1803, A Barkley & Son 1743.
Muckamore 18/437 – J White 2057, J Courtney 2055, A & E Bell 2016, G Magill 2014, A & E Bell 2014, J Sinton 2012.
Randalstown 4/78 – H Boyd 1984, D Logan & Son 1952, H Boyd 1925, 1921, Percy Son & Murphy 1920, 1920.
Rasharkin & District 8/108 – Steele & McNeill 2017, A C & T Tweed 2009, Steele & McNeill 1987, J & M Milliken 1977, T Kaczynski 1976, 1962. Steele & McNeill win with a yearling Lambrecht widowhood cock timing at 11.09am for the 148 mile fly. This bird wins for the second time previously winning from Rosscarbery last year. D Dixon: 1969.725. Race sponsored by Rudi Gage Cars (Ballymoney).
NIPA Sect E Clubs
Annaghmore – F & D McNeice 2017, 1987, McKernan Bros 1983, F & D McNeice 1950, 1945, 1900.
Armagh 13/278 – S Fields & Sons 2056, D C & P McArdle 2023, G & A Campbell 2016, P Campbell & Sons 2006, G & A Campbell 1996, D C & P McArdle 1985. Armagh 2 Bird Club – P Campbell & Sons 2006, S Fields & Sons 1874, R Parkes & Son 1857, G & A Campbell 1684.
Beechpark Social 13/387 – K Downey 2032, 2016, 2016, 2014, G McEvoy 2003, D Mawhinney & Son 1996. Kevin and Kate have got their team back on song again by having a great race also 1st and 2nd in the Two Bird Club followed by Davy Percy & Son.
Bondhill 7/298 – J Greenaway 2055, D Calvin 2053, D Beattie 2040, Capper Bros 2020, D Calvin 2015, Capper Bros 1984.
Charlemont – E Grew 2002, N Muldoon 1962, E Grew 1960.
Loughgall 3/145 – S West 2042, N Weir 1998, W Corrigan 1987, S West 1930, 1863, W Corrigan 1805.
Lurgan Social – S Curran 2071, J Douglas & Son 2055, K Henderson 2011, 2006, 2001, S Curran 1993.
Markethill 9/209 – P McCall 2038, 2036, 2036, 2033, 2031, K & R Black 2005.
Monaghan 13/289 – P McFadden 2019, 2020, R Mulligan 1967, J Graham 1961, G Swift 1948, S O’Brien 1941. 2 Bird Club – R Mulligan 1967.
Portadown & Drumcree /132 – M Livingstone 2007, Hagan & Rowney 2003, F Wright 1991, Sloan & Reid 1989, 1984, M Livingstone 1977. It's that man again Malcolm Livingstone, with yet another winning performance.
Tandragee – D Thompson & Son 2048, A Craig 2047, D Thompson & Son 2028.
Wilton Cross 8/211 – D Carville & Son 2077, C J & B Ferris 2062, 2061, D Carville & Son 2033 Nom, C J & B Ferris 2021, 2019.
City of Derry Federation Roscrea Comeback – P McLaughlin Maiden City 1860, Concannon Bros Maiden City 1852, B & K Reid Derry & Dist 1851, P McLaughlin 1840, L Flanagan Londonderry 1838, S Duffy Derry & Dist 1835, B & K Reid 1833, 1830, S McGrotty Maiden City 1830, L & M Moran Derry & Dist 1829, M Doherty Derry & Dist 1811, A McCrudden Derry & Dist 1808, P McLaughlin 1802, J & G Ramsey Derry & Dist 1776, S McGrotty 1768, S Duffy 1755, Concannon Bros 1744, L Flanagan 1740, Coyle Bros Maiden City 1720, S McGrotty 1714.
Coleraine Triangle Roscrea – R & J Parke Windsor Soc 2009, Hanson & Harpur Coleraine Prem 1984, G Donaghy Son & Grandson Windsor Soc 1974, K Glass Windsor Soc 1953, R & J Parke 1942, R & J Parke 1942, T McCrudden Coleraine & Co Derry 1937, S & B Cummins 1928, T McCrudden 1924, S Walker Coleraine Prem 1918, D Coyle & Son Coleraine Prem 1918.
Mid Antrim Combine Roscrea Comeback 84/1698 – B Swann & Son Kells 2025, J Ramsey Harryville 2022, J Millar & Son Harryville 2021, G McDowell Kells 2021, G McDowell 2020, Steele & McNeill Rasharkin 2017, A McBride Harryville 2017, J Balmer Ahoghill 2016, A McBride 2014, Surgenor Bros Kells 2012, A C & T Tweed Rasharkin 2009, J Rock Harryville 2005, Young McManus & Sons Ahoghill 2004, R H Clements Harryville 2004, T & M Morrow Kells 2003, Young McManus & Sons 2003, J Rock 2000, G McDowell 1995, A Darragh Cullybackey 1995, J Balmer 1994, McFall & McManus Ballymena 1992, McFall & McManus 1992, G Price Harryville 1992, J McNaghten & Son Ballymena 1990.
Champions League - The Knock-out was already set up and matches for Talbenny are as follows. Young McManus & Sons v Jimmy Rock, Steele & McNeill v George McDowell, Danny Dixon v Allen McBride, Mr & Mrs Sempey v F J & G Dickey, Alan Darragh v Scott & Clements, Denis Craig v Surgenor Bros, J & N Simpson v J Millar & Son, Harold Cubitt v R H Clements.
Photo Captions
G Buckley & Son from Annaghmore 1st Open NIPA Rosscarbery National.
"Kildaragh Julie" OB Nat winner for G Buckley & Son.
G & S Smith Cookstown collect Sect A Fancier of the Year.
Steele & McNeill of Rasharkin & Dist 1st MAC & 1st Sect B Rosscarbery.
Geoffrey Douglas from Wilton Cross 2nd Sect E Rosscarbery.
"Foxy Jen" top racer for G Douglas of Lurgan.