Roscrea - 08/08/15

[willie reynolds]

Magnificent Seven for J L Madden -

The NIPA were in Roscrea for the 4th young bird event, a distance of 159 miles to Coleraine lofts. What a brilliant result for the in-form loft at present in the Coleraine Triangle. J L Madden had what you can only dream about with a drop of seven birds to take the top seven in the mighty NIPA Open, shortly followed with another five placing all these in the top 16 of the NIPA result.

Everyone knows Leslie races the famous Lambrecth lines having done exceptional with these birds. He was the first to have these lines in this area. One bird that has left his mark in the breeding loft is the immortal Kingpin, which won the NIPA National from Barleycove in a north east wind. This super breeder has left sons and daughters in the breeding loft that are churning out top pigeons.

He bought in a new family of top Sprint lines two seasons ago but is keeping these a guarded secret, and crossed them into his Lambrecth lines which have been doing the damage these past few weeks for him.

The first 16 places have been taken by the big Coleraine Premier HPS which is a super performance in a very strong club. Coincidentally these fanciers that take the first 16 in the NIPA Open train on Leslie Maddens transporter from Moneymore three times a week. From the members of Coleraine Premier we congratulate Leslie on a super performance.

NIPA Open Roscrea 756/23,770 –
1-1A J L Madden Coleraine Premier 2099, 2-2A J L Madden 2097, 3-3A J L Madden 2097, 4-4A J L Madden 2097, 5-5A J L Madden 2097, 6-6A J L Madden 2097, 7-7A J L Madden 2097, 8-8A M/M MsSeveney & Son Coleraine Prem 2090, 9-9A M/M McSeveney & Son 2089, 10-10A R Montgomery Coleraine Prem 2084, 11-11A J L Madden 2084, 12-12A J L Madden 2084, 13-13A J L Madden 2084, 14-14A J L Madden 2084, 15-15A J L Madden 2082, 16-16A Newton & Quinn Coleraine Prem 2080, 17-1C G & M Atcheson Ligoniel 2078, 18-2C G & M Atcheson 2077, 19-3C G & M Atcheson 2076, 20-4C G & M Atcheson 2075.

Best in each NIPA Section:

Sect A 59/1865 – J L Madden Coleraine Prem 2099, J L Madden 2097, J L Madden 2097.
Sect B 122/4087 – Stewart Bros Randalstown 2072, Horner Bros & Scott Windsor Soc 2061, D Dixon Ballymoney 2059.
Sect C 148/4266 – G & M Atcheson Ligoniel 2078, G & M Atcheson 2077, G & M Atcheson 2076.
Sect D 78/2352 – J Greenaway Dromore 2065, J Greenaway 2062, J Greenaway 2060.
Sect E 155/6001 – P Caughlin Monaghan 2067, D Parr Annaghmore 2055, D C & P McArdle Armagh 2038.
Sect F 45/1122 – C Hutchinson Comber Cent 2020, C Hutchinson 2019, C Hutchinson 1978.
Sect G 68/2679 – O Markey Ballyholland 2036, C O’Hare & Daughter Ballyholland 2029, R Williamson Newry & Dist 2027.
Sect H 81/1398 – K Armstrong Omagh & Dist 1922, A McCrudden Derry & Dist 1889, J Crawford Limavady 1885.

NIPA Race/Date
Roscrea 08/08/15

NIPA Sect A Clubs

Coalisland & District – S Hughes 2036, P Grew 2015, 1997.

Coleraine Premier HPS 16/597 – J L Madden 2099, 2097, 2097, 2097, 2097, 2097.

Coleraine & County Derry – T McCrudden 1974, S Thompson 1814.

Cookstown Social – S Marshall 2066, G & S Smith 2053, 2034.

Castledawson – R Dunseath 1984, 1955, 1950.

Dungannon – W Leckey & Son 1893, S McConnell 1842, M Pawlak 1837.

Windsor Social 17/461 – Horner & Scott 2061, W & W Murdock 2047, K Glass 2018, 2018, 2017, 2017.

NIPA Sect H Clubs

Amelia Earhart – S Campbell 1863, A Mitchell 1863, G Toner 1851, W & D Hamilton 1851, N Doherty 1842, J Quigley 1780. Congratulations to Sean Campbell on winning this week’s race and having another bird in the top 10. Well done.

Derry & District 11/214 – A McCrudden 1889, 1854, L & M Moran 1843, A McCrudden 1839, Cooley Bros 1821, S Duffy 1801.

Foyle RPS 9/156 – T Bradley 1862, N McGrotty & Son 1836, P Maxwell Jnr 1825, 1817, N McGrotty & Son 1816, P Maxwell Jnr 1805.

Limavady – J Crawford 1885, R McIlmoyle 1847, 1785.

Londonderry PRS 6/71 – L Flanagan & Son 1820, Wick & Murray 1810, 1675, B Houston 1640, 1628, 1618.

Maiden City 11/146 – R & G Martin 1874, T Rodgers 1858, R & G Martin 1853, P McLaughlin 1852, 1851, R & G Martin 1837.

Mourne & District 5/163 – G Quinn 1846, T Booth 1841, D Booth 1816, 1807, T Booth 1777, D Booth 1759.

Omagh & District – K Armstrong 1922, 1857, J Thompson 1838, 1836, K Armstrong 1824, A Hall 1698.

Strabane 9/168 – T McBride 1759, D McNulty 1735, J Gamble 1719, I Deasley 1707, 1704, D McNulty 1696.

NIPA Sect B Clubs

Ahoghill Flying Club 11/416 – A & N Young 1958, Young McManus & Sons 1949, 1948, 1904, J Smyth & Son 1892, T & G Balmer 1886. Brooke Supplies 2 Bird Club – J Smyth & Son 1877, A & N Young 1870.

Ballymena & Dist 19/521 – McAlonan Bros 2004, Blair & Rankin 2001, W & J Smyth 1986, Blair & Rankin 1982, 1957, 1955.

Ballykeel Inv – M/M Sempey 1924, K & K Kernohan 1920, J W Reynolds 1883.

Ballymoney HPS 16/633 – D Dixon 2059, 2030, J Connolly 2023, 2020, J Hutchinson & Son 2016, 1984.

Ballymoney West Combine 9/275 – J Hutchinson & Son 2016, Curry & Gilmore 1916, C Henry 1905, L Neill 1889, R J Elliott 1854, W Blair 1821.

Dervock RPS 4/284 – J Hutchinson & Son 2016, 1984, D Devenney 1937, D & H Stuart 1902, 1899, S Laverty 1878.

Broughshane & District 9/222 – D Houston & Son 2010, Scott & Clements 1976, A Purvis 1969, Scott & Clements 1946, A Purvis 1924, J Simpson 1921.

Cullybackey HPS 16/614 – A Darragh 2016, Reid Bros & McCloy 1976, 1967, 1967, W Scott 1959, 1957.

Crumlin & District – Thompson Bros 1988, McConville Bros 1985, Thompson Bros 1973.

Harryville HPS 11/321 – D Craig 1977, J Rock 1972, T Johnston & Son 1957, D Craig 1954, 1954, 1953.

Kells & District 8/198 – H Turkington 1989, 1980, J Millar & Son 1954, B Swann & Son 1944, 1937, J Millar & Son 1918. Sizzlers 2 Bird Club – B Swann & Son 1808, J Millar & Son 1799, B Swann & Son 1789, Tully Lofts 1747, McFarlane & Agnew 1550.

Muckamore 11/343 – T Fleming 2004, S J G Bones 1989, T Patterson & Son 1988, S J G Bones 1971, T Fleming 1936, T & L Yates 1934. –

New Antrim Amal – K Wilkinson & Son 1943, M D C Magill 1940, R McFall & Son 1925, McFall & McManus 1923, R McFall & Son 1923, M D C 1906.

Randalstown 7/287 – Stewart Bros 2072, 2007, 1964, Percy Son & Murphy 1940, Houston Bros 1937, Percy Son & Murphy 1928.

Rasharkin & District 11/363 – J & M Milliken 2045, W McFetridge 2041, J & M Milliken 2040, W McFetridge 2040, Steele & McNeill 2038, 2037. D Dixon: 2059.463, 2030.522, 1996.454.

NIPA Sect E Clubs

Annaghmore – D Parr 2055, T McClean 1970, W G Neill 1963.

Armagh 8/378 – D C & P McArdle 2038, G & A Campbell 1982, D C & P McArdle 1971, 1964, 1963, D Gallagher & Son 1943. Armagh 2 Bird Club – G & A Campbell 1794, P Campbell & Sons 1765, D C & P McArdle 1690, I Parkes & Son 1647.

Beechpark Social 8/337 – D Mawhinney & Son 1982, G McEvoy 1951, 1950, R Russell 1947. Beechpark 2 Bird Club – D Mawhinney & Son 1982, Dando & Bennett 1820, R Russell 1819.

Bleary – R Adamson 2018, 2006, 2006.

Bondhill Social – Capper Bros 1947, M Robinson 1939, Capper Bros 1909, M Robinson 1899, Capper Bros 1892, D Calvin 1833.

Edgarstown 14/498 – J Whitten & Son 2001, D Love 1968, J Whitten & Son 1966, R & J McCracken 1941, 1939, P Hope 1928. Well done Jason & Jay back to winning ways.

Gilford & District – G Hanratty 2022, 1959, O Fitzpatrick & Son 1931.

Laurelvale - M Milligan & Son 1987, J Trotter 1976, S Fiddes 1925, M Milligan & Son 1912, J Trotter 1909, J Dowey & Sons 1904. Trainers – C Duke & Sons 1988, 1988.

Loughgall – S West 1940, S Corrigan 1842, S West 1842, S Corrigan 1834, 1832, S West 1814.

Lurgan Social – S Curran 2034, 2012, J Douglas & Son 2008, 2007, 1989, 1989.

Markethill 8/458 – P McCall 2018, 2013, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999.

Monaghan 13/542 – P Caughlan 2067, Allister & Kruger 1977, P Caughlan 1977, Allister & Kruger 1975, B Corley 1960, P Caughlan 1956. Packie’s birds going well, 2 x 1st and 2 x 2nds.

Portadown & Drumcree 15/564 – B Creaney 1996, Hagan & Rowney 1978, A McDonald 1966, Hagan & Rowney 1965, M Livingstone 1959, Hagan & Rowney 1941. Congratulations to Bobby on a good win.

Wilton Cross 12/404 – Toman & Hamill 2006, 2005, C J & B Ferris 1990, 1989, T Fitzpatrick 1976, D Carville & Son 1968.


The 4th race of the young bird season was another quick one, birds were released on Saturday at 10.00am in a helping SW wind that was stronger at the home end. Stewart Bros from Randalstown who race to The Grange were best of the lot locally timing at 11.59am to record velocity 2072 for the 140 miles. The Rasharkin area dominated the result, Danny Dixon was next best followed by J & M Milligan 1st Rasharkin & District on velocity 2045. Alan Darragh had 1st Cullybackey (2016) for the second week and D Houston & Son had a good 1st Broughshane & District (2010). Tom McAlonan had the best bird in town winning 1st Ballymena & Dist (2004) on his birthday weekend and Dennis Craig topped his new club Harryville for the first time flying into Brooke Park.

Mid Antrim Combine Roscrea 92/2942 – Stewart Bros Randalstown 2072, D Dixon Rasharkin 2059, J & M Milliken Rasharkin 2045, W McFetridge 2041, J & M Milliken 2040, W McFetridge 2040, Steele & McNeill 2038, Steele & McNeill 2037, W McFetridge 2035, Steele & McNeill 2032, A C & T Tweed Rasharkin 2032, Steele & McNeill 2032, J & M Milliken 2031, D Dixon 2030, J & M Milliken 2023, J & M Milliken 2018, A Darragh Cullybackey 2016, D Houston & Son Broughshane 2010, Stewart Bros 2007, McAlonan Bros Ballymena 2004, Blair & Rankin Ballymena 2001, J & D Surgenor Rasharkin 2000, J & D Surgenor 2000, H Turkington Kells 1989.

Mid Antrim Clubs Roscrea

Randalstown 7/287 – Stewart Bros 2072, 2007, 1964, Percy Son & Murphy 1940, Houston Bros 1937, Percy Son & Murphy 1928, 1928, F & G & J Dickey 1922, 1922, 1917.

Rasharkin & District 11/363 – J & M Milliken 2045, W McFetridge 2041, J & M Milliken 2040, W McFetridge 2040, Steele & McNeill 2038, 2037. D Dixon: 2059.463, 2030.522, 1996.454.

Cullybackey HPS 16/614 – A Darragh 2016, Reid Bros & McCloy 1976, 1967, W Scott 1959, 1957, Russell Bros 1951, A Darragh 1948, S Steele 1943, D Robinson 1929, 1918, E Davidson 1863, S Steele 1857.

Broughshane & District 9/222 – D Houston & Son 2010, Scott & Clements 1976, A Purvis 1969, Scott & Clements 1946, A Purvis 1924, J Simpson 1921.

Ballymena & Dist 19/521 – McAlonan Bros 2004, Blair & Rankin 2001, W & J Smyth 1986, Blair & Rankin 1982, 1957, 1955, W & J Smyth 1937, R McFall & Son 1925, M/M Sempey 1924, McFall & McManus 1923. McAlonan Bros timed their Blue cock at 12.12hrs flying 150 miles into Glarryford for velocity 2004 just holding off the consistent Bertie Blair.

Ballykeel Inv – M/M Sempey 1924, K & K Kernohan 1920, J W Reynolds 1883.

Kells & District 8/198 – H Turkington 1989, 1980, J Millar & Son 1954, B Swann & Son 1944, 1937, J Millar & Son 1918, Tully Lofts 1908, B Swann & Son 1906. Sizzlers 2 Bird Club – B Swann & Son 1808, J Millar & Son 1799, B Swann & Son 1789, Tully Lofts 1747, McFarlane & Agnew 1550.

Harryville HPS 11/321 – D Craig 1977, J Rock 1972, T Johnston & Son 1957, D Craig 1954, 1954, 1953, T Johnston & Son 1949, R H Clements 1947, R Service & Son 1944, M D C Magill 1940. Dennis Craig timed his Blue cock at 12.10hrs flying 146 miles into Harryville, the bird was Soontjen x Gaby bred by good friends M D C Magill.

Ahoghill Flying Club 11/416 – A & N Young 1958, Young McManus & Sons 1949, 1948, 1904, J Smyth & Son 1892, T & G Balmer 1886, Young McManus & Sons 1878, 1878, J Smyth & Son 1877, A & N Young 1870. Brooke Supplies 2 Bird Club – J Smyth & Son 1877, A & N Young 1870.

New Antrim Amal – K Wilkinson & Son 1943, M D C Magill 1940, R McFall & Son 1925, McFall & McManus 1923, R McFall & Son 1923, M D C 1906, M D C 1905, R McFall & Son 1869.

The NIPA birds were in Roscrea last weekend for the 4th race in the young bird season, liberation was at 10.00am in a helping SW wind which was strong at the home end. Stewart Bros from Randalstown having a super season were best locally, flying to The Grange on the corner of Lough Neagh they timed their race winner at 11.59pm to record velocity 2072ypm for the 140 miles. They take 1st in the Mid Antrim Combine, 1st Sect B 122/4087 and 21st Open NIPA 756/23,770. Tom Fleming is 1st Muckamore (2004), Henry Turkington 1st Kells & Dist (1989), Thompson Bros 1st Crumlin & District (1988) and Ken Wilkinson & Son in their first race of young birds have 1st New Antrim Amalgamated (1943). Homer will be taking some bird photos at Ballymena & District on Wednesday evening for those interested.

Antrim Area Update

Randalstown 7/287 – Stewart Bros 2072, 2007, 1964, Percy Son & Murphy 1940, Houston Bros 1937, Percy Son & Murphy 1928, 1928, F & G & J Dickey 1922, 1922, 1917.

Muckamore 11/343 – T Fleming 2004, S J G Bones 1989, T Patterson & Son 1988, S J G Bones 1971, T Fleming 1936, T & L Yates 1934, D J Thompson 1920, N Lusty 1895.

Kells & District 8/198 – H Turkington 1989, 1980, J Millar & Son 1954, B Swann & Son 1944, 1937, J Millar & Son 1918, Tully Lofts 1908, B Swann & Son 1906. Sizzlers 2 Bird Club – B Swann & Son 1808, J Millar & Son 1799, B Swann & Son 1789, Tully Lofts 1747, McFarlane & Agnew 1550.

Crumlin & District – Thompson Bros 1988, McConville Bros 1985, Thompson Bros 1973.

New Antrim Amal – K Wilkinson & Son 1943, M D C Magill 1940, R McFall & Son 1925, McFall & McManus 1923, R McFall & Son 1923, M D C 1906, M D C 1905, R McFall & Son 1869.

The 4th race of the NIPA young bird season was one of great success for local lofts, birds were released in Roscrea at 10.00am in a helping SW wind. J L Madden of the Coleraine Premier had the Card of the Day topping the NIPA on velocity 2099ypm and many more top places. From the same club Mr & Mrs McSeveney and Rob Montgomery were also well placed. Down the road lofts in Rasharkin & District dominated the result in the Mid Antrim Combine, best locally was Danny Dixon recording velocity 2059. J & M Milliken had 1st Rasharkin & District (2045).

Ballymoney & Coleraine Update

Coleraine Triangle – J L Madden Coleraine Prem 2099, J L Madden 2097, J L Madden 2097, J L Madden 2097, J L Madden 2097, J L Madden 2097, J L Madden 2097, M/M McSeveney & Son Coleraine Prem 2090, M/M McSeveney & Son 2089, R Montgomery Coleraine Prem 2084, J L Madden 2084, J L Madden 2084, J L Madden 2084, J L Madden 2084, J L Madden 2082.

Coleraine Premier HPS 16/597 – J L Madden 2099, 2097, 2097, 2097, 2097, 2097, 2097, M/M McSeveney & Son 2090, 2089, R Montgomery 2084.

Windsor Social 17/461 – Horner & Scott 2061, W & W Murdock 2047, K Glass 2018, 2018, 2017, 2017, 2016, 2016, T Scott & Son 2012, Horner & Scott 2001. Congratulations to Willie Horner on taking the top spot with a Cheq hen of Beverdam breeding. Result of Windsor Social Breeder/Buyer. 1st Horner & Scott (Breeder & Buyer), 2nd R McCann (Breeder & Buyer), 3rd T McCrudden (Breeder) and K Glass (Buyer).

Ballymoney HPS 16/633 – D Dixon 2059, 2030, J Connolly 2023, 2020, J Hutchinson & Son 2016, 1984.

Rasharkin & District 11/363 – J & M Milliken 2045, W McFetridge 2041, J & M Milliken 2040, W McFetridge 2040, Steele & McNeill 2038, 2037. D Dixon: 2059.463, 2030.522, 1996.454.

Ballymoney West Combine 9/275 – J Hutchinson & Son 2016, Curry & Gilmore 1916, C Henry 1905, L Neill 1889, R J Elliott 1854, W Blair 1821.

Dervock RPS 4/284 – J Hutchinson & Son 2016, 1984, D Devenney 1937, D & H Stuart 1902, 1899, S Laverty 1878, 1842.