News Update August 2016 -

[willie reynolds]

Hotspot One Report and Congratulations
1st August 2016 11:02 pm | By: NCC AUTHOR - Adrian

We would like to congratulate our first hotspot winner 2016 , Gregory Bros & Leonard and well done to our other prizewinners .
Hotspot 1 was not as we expected with a lot of the youngsters making hard work of it . The birds on release cleared immediately and headed in the direction of home . They were slightly slower by 10 mins of our ETA and within ten minutes of the first arrivals we had about 1/4 entries home and 1 hour after the first arrivals only 1/2 had turned up . Thankfully the youngsters continued to make home right up to dark and we had further ones making home today . Unfortunately we are still 31 adrift . We dont know what happened and have had no evidence of a hawk strike but hopefully the youngsters will have gained some valuable experience from this . The birds were out today bathing and exercising as they wished and most were showing no signs of tiredness . They will be closely monitored tomorrow any showing signs of fatigue will not be entered in Hotspot 2 on Wednesday ( weather permitting ) .

[willie reynolds]

Hotspot 2 Monaghan
3rd August 2016 8:40 pm | By: NCC AUTHOR - Adrian
Hotspot 2 will take place tomorrow from Monaghan . Basket list will be posted later this evening .

Late Returns
3rd August 2016 8:50 pm | By: Willie & Sean (NCC)
Birds not going to Hotspot Two These were Late back from Hotspot One
IHU 16 S 1144119
GB 16 A 16347
GB 16 C 20966
GB 16 C 27336
GB 16 D 22330
GB 16 L 24581
GB 16 N 65810
GB 16 V 28320
GB 16 Z 31256

[willie reynolds]

HOTSPOT TWO WINNERS
4th August 2016 12:41 pm | By: Willie & Sean (NCC)
Hotspot 2 prizewinners

Owen Markey

john Edger

Shalimar Synd

Alanna

Hotspot 2 results
4th August 2016 9:29 pm | By: NCC AUTHOR - Adrian
Hotspot 2 results are now available on our results page . Congratulations to Owen Markey on winning todays hotspot and also well done to our other prize winners .

Hotspot 2 Monaghan Report
4th August 2016 11:27 pm | By: NCC AUTHOR - Adrian
The youngsters were liberated in a strong NW wind and on release they circled twice and headed north for home . Conditions at release were perfect as was the whole route back to the lofts . Today again the first birds arrived 15 minutes slower than we had anticipated and Sean and Willie had another long anxious day waiting on the youngsters to make their way home ,which they continued to do up to dark . We are at present still 55 adrift but expect more arrivals tomorrow . Sean is perplexed to know why they are making such hard work of it and can only conclude that birds of prey are playing their part as the youngsters themselves are in excellent health and condition .

[willie reynolds]

Hotspot 3 Mullingar
6th August 2016 1:37 pm | By: NCC AUTHOR - Adrian
Sean has decided to cancel tomorrows hotspot from Mullingar . The reasons being twofold, in that the forecast is dodgy ,with fresh to strong south westerlies and it will give the birds more time to recover from their exertions . Sean hopes to have Hotspot 3 on monday or tuesday . We will update site when decision is made .

Hotspot 3 Mullingar
7th August 2016 9:24 am | By: NCC AUTHOR - Adrian
After careful deliberation and with Monday and Tuesdays weather forecasts very similar Sean has decided to postpone Hotspot 3 until Tuesday . This will allow more time for the youngsters to recover . We will then hopefully get back on schedule for Hotspot 4 next Sunday .

Hotspot 2 winner Monaghan
7th August 2016 8:22 pm | By: NCC AUTHOR - Adrian
Our Hotspot 2 winner bred and owned by Owen Markey is off Kev 95 Sootjen bred by Locker & Brecon ( top UNC fanciers ). Kev 95 is sire to 1st prize winners and top 10 NIPA winners . Dam is Miss Perfect a top stock hen and Gdam to 1st NIPA winners . Congratulations to Owen and our other prize winners in Hotspot 2 . Photographs of our Hotspot winners will be posted on our photographs page .

Birds not going to Hotspot Three
8th August 2016 7:53 pm | By: Willie & Sean (NCC)
Bird’s not going to Hotspot Three.some through injury or late returns
GB 16 D 22330
GB 16 Z 31256
GB 16 N 53045
GB 16 V 28320
GB 16 Z 31222
GB 16 D 12511
GB 16 V 39645
GB 16 H 17458
GB 16 C20440
GB 16 C 02552
WHU 16 R 06013
IHU 16 S 114119

Hotspot 3 Mullingar
8th August 2016 10:13 pm | By: NCC AUTHOR - Adrian
Basket list for Hotspot 3 from Mullingar is on our Training & Basket page . We hope to liberate at 10 am . Good luck to all competing .

NCC have liberated in Mulingar at 10.10am Tuesday 09/08/16.

[willie reynolds]

Hotspot 3 report and congratulations
10th August 2016 8:44 am | By: NCC AUTHOR - Adrian

Winners of hotspot 3 was the syndicate of Maggies Dream Team , headed by the Small sisters – Margaret & Marlene. T he winning bird was purchased at a charity sale earlier in the season , gifted by top racing partnership of R & R Kemp ,Kingswood . Head of the partnership , the late Bobby Kemp , promised the girls something special and true to his word he bred Bobbies Dream their hotspot 3 winner . No doubt Bobby is looking down and keeping an eye on their latest top performer . Margaret & Marlene would like to thank all concerned in the breeding Bobbies Dream . Congratulations to the girls and also to our other prize winners .

Yesterday the youngsters in Hotspot 3 seemed to have finally straightened themselves out and made a better job of it . The first ones ,a batch of about 15 , spotted by the keen eyes of Karl Murphy arrived racing up the field and as they made the traps another batch appeared . The youngsters continued to arrive steadily and within 30 mins we had approximately 2/3 rds of our entry home . They continued to make their home all day long and unfortunately we are still missing 33 which hopefully will home tomorrow .

The weather forecast for Sunday looks very promising and Hotspot 4 should go ahead .

[willie reynolds]

Hotspot 4 Kildare
12th August 2016 7:26 pm | By: NCC AUTHOR - Adrian
Forecast is very favourable for Sunday and we will be in Kildare 137 miles for our fourth hotspot . We welcome all those who wish to attend to come along and enjoy the barbecue and craic . A basket list will be posted on our training & basket page tomorrow evening . Good luck to all .

Hotspot 4 Kildare
13th August 2016 9:33 pm | By: NCC AUTHOR - Adrian
Basket list is now on Training & Basket page . We hope to liberate in Kildare at 10am . Good luck to all competing .

Hotspot Four Result
14th August 2016 1:59 pm | By: Willie & Sean (NCC)
1st Brophy lofts
2nd Aces Conker
3rd Team Strabane
4th The Galacticos
5th P Carrol

Congratulations to our Hotspot 4 prize winners
18th August 2016 7:28 pm | By: NCC AUTHOR - Adrian

Our hotspot 4 winner was Brophy Lofts with a youngster bred by Paddy McGuire of Cabra RPC Dublin that Brophy lofts and Paddy purchased from Gerald Delaney ,Oroory Stud . Brophy Lofts won their club last week from Pilmore Beach with a youngster bred from the same dam . Congratulations Brophy Lofts and to our other prize winners in Hotspot 4 .


News Update Hotspot Four
14th August 2016 8:38 pm | By: Willie & Sean (NCC)
Good Evening all I am sorry to have to report that today at the North Coast Classic has not went to plan, at the close 19,30 we have 115 returned.I’m sorry we can offer no explanation but i will update again tomorrow where i can only hope to give you better news. Yours In Sport Willie


Update on Hotspot 4 Kildare
15th August 2016 9:34 pm | By: NCC AUTHOR - Adrian
We have had 33 more returned today making our total to date 148 . There have been evidence of a raptor strike in 4 of todays returnees and we have had quite a few reported from Waterford ,Wexford ,Wicklow ,Dublin , Armagh ,Newry and Dromore suggesting that the peregrine has had a go at them .Sean would like to thank Bridget McCrudden , Fran Cullen , Dave Ward , Rose Mulholland , Willie Reynolds and Jim Branniff for all their help in retrieving these reported birds .

[willie reynolds]

Hotspot 5
17th August 2016 6:17 pm | By: NCC AUTHOR - Adrian
After much deliberation Sean has decided to cancel this weeks hotspot to give the birds a chance to fully recover from their exertions on Sunday past . He hopes that everyone understands that his decision has been taken in the interest of both the youngsters and their owners . He intends to give the birds a few trainers to restore their confidence and then on to hotspot 6 on Sunday 28th August which will have double prize money.

[willie reynolds]

Hotspot 5 Roscrea
24th August 2016 6:21 pm | By: NCC AUTHOR - Adrian

Sean has decided because of a dodgy forecast for Sunday to hold Hotspot 5 from Roscrea 157 miles on Friday 28th . He then intends to give the youngsters a few trainers leading up to the North Coast Classic Final on September 4th .
The youngsters had a 25 mile trainer today and will have a 40 miler tomorrow . A trainer returns list is now on our training and basket lists page . The youngsters were liberated in small groups of 30 or so and all groups cleared quickly and made light work of it .

All those who wish to attend our Prizes Presentation at the Lodge Hotel on Finals night please contact Sean 07548607756 or Willie 07709089233 asap as we need to let the Lodge know our expected numbers for catering purposes .

We will be in Roscrea around 6.30 it is our intention to let the birds rest for at least 30 minutes before liberation when the boys get there they will find the best place possible.To contact them if you would like to be present at the lib call 07856569727 Good Luck in Hotspot Five to all taking part,
Yours In Sport WILLIE

Birds for Hotspot Five liberated at 7.30 am
Little wind and a clear sky
Good luck to all

Hotspot Five Result
26th August 2016 10:38 am | By: Willie & Sean (NCC)
1st Maggies Dream Team
2nd The Biscuit Boys
3rd Moffat Bros
4th D Gregg
5th Barns Taylor

Biscuit Boys and Moffat Brothers 2nd and 3rd in today\\\'s final hotspot. Big shout out to Maggies dream team first time ever in Ncc history a bird won two hotspots.


Biscuit Boys and Moffat Bros 2nd and 3rd in todays final Hotspot from Roscrea.