Award Winners 2016 -

It was in 1932 that His Majesty King George V presented a new cup to the Irish National Flying Club to be known as The King George V Challenge Cup and was to be awarded to the winner of the OB Grand National.

The 1932 Grand National race was flown from Les Sables at a distance of some 600 miles and the race was won by R Hawthorn from Ligoniel in North Belfast.This race was flown under IHU rules and it was not until 1948 that the Kings Cup was flown under IHU and RPRA rules.The race in 1948 was won by Sammy Robinson from Belfast.

The Irish National Flying Club have a six race programme for the 2020 season which enables its members to compete in the inland Nationals or over the channel at the very highest level. I hope you will enjoy using the website as it will be a source of information through out the season. Good luck to all members competing in this years Nationals. Ronnie Johnston Patron INFC.

The INFC has 2,100 members across Ireland. The 6 Race Programme includes the famous Kings Cup from France. Friendship Nat is also France, Ylr Nat Sennen Cove, YB Nat Penzance and OB and YB Nat from Skibbereen. Numerous other awards including Gold Medal, Hall of Fame Diploma, Triple Championship, Single Bird Challenge, 3 Bird Championship, Merit Awards etc. Results, Reports, Latest News etc. See Website http://www.irishnationalflyingclub.com or http://www.infc.co.uk
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Irish Nat FC cups and trophies should be returned to either Ronnie Johnston or Secretary Trevor Topping, tickets can also be booked for the Annual Presentation of Awards to be held at Stormont Hotel in Belfast on Friday 25th November, £30 each.

Irish National Flying Club - Trophy and Award Winners 2016

King George V Challenge Cup - Saint Allouestre. Grand National old bird race winner--
Mr. & Mrs. R. Magill Muckamore H.P.S. Vel. 723
Gilliland Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B. -- 1st IHU member after winner in Kings Cup race
A.Kelly Skerries R.P.C. Vel. 703
Nelson Vase – Saint Allouestre O.B.-- 1st RPRA member after winner in Kings Cup raceK.
Carson & Son Crumlin & District H.P.S. Vel. 681
East Down Combine Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B.-- 1st E.D.C. member in the Kings Cup race--
P. Brown & Son Annsborough H.P.S. Vel. 613
Ulster Federation Cup –Saint Allouestre O.B. 1st Ulster Federation member in Kings Cup race
Jim. Braniff Fortfield H.P.S. Vel. 667
NIPA Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B--1st NIPA member in Kings Cup race--
K. Carson & Son Crumlin & District H.P.S. Vel. 681
Joe Cullan Memorial Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B.--1st East Coast Fed. member in the Kings Cup race--
A. Kelly Skerries R.P.C. Vel. 703
Billy Ingle Trophy--- Saint Allouestre O.B.—1st Irish South Fed. member in the Kings Cup race.
D. Browne Northside R.P.C. Vel. 408
Harkness Rose Bowl—Saint Allouestre O.B.--Best two bird average Kings Cup--
E. Murtagh & Sons Individual North Vel. 640
Joe Doheny Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B. Single bird challenge Kings Cup--
E. Murtagh & Son Individual North. Vel. 617
Robinson Trophy—Saint Allouestre O.B. 14th position in Kings Cup--
G. Benson Lisburn & District H.P.S. Vel. 606
McCloud Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B.--1st Yearling in the Kings Cup--
K. Carson & Son Crumlin & District H.P.S. Vel. 681
Ronnie Johnston Challenge Cup--Skibbereen O.B-- Inland National--
I. Parkes & Son Armagh H.P.S. Vel. 1346
Gerald Delaney Trophy—Skibbereen O.B.—Best section winning velocity after winning section.
B. Corley Monaghan H.P.S. Vel. 1340
Framed Diploma – Skibbereen O.B. – Lowest section winning velocity.
J. J. Hurley Barrow Valley R.P.C. Vel. 1256
Friendship Cup—Quimper O.B.-- Friendship National---
Rev. T.A.B. Sawyers & Son Banbridge H.P.S. Vel.1154
British Barcelona Club Trophy—Quimper O.B.-- 2nd position in the Friendship National –
Calderwood & Waite Shankill H.P.S. Vel. 1147
John Millar Logistics Trophy -- Quimper O.B. - 1st member in the section not winning the openP.
Rock & Son Skerries R.P.C. Vel. 1068
Henry Beattie & Son Trophy—Quimper O.B.—Best two bird average Friendship National—
Calderwood & Waite Shankill H.P.S. Vel. 1122
Ervine Trophy—Best Average O.B. Nationals Quimper and Saint Allouestre---
A. McAteer & Sons Ballyholland H.P.S. Vel. 759
Nelson Corry Trophy—Sennen Cove O.B.—Yearling National
B. Smyth & Son Rathnew R.P.C. Vel. 1294
James McGrugan Memorial Cup Sennen Cove Yearling National—Section winner not winning the open----
M. Conlon & Sons Banbridge H.P.S. Vel. 1258
Sam Buckley Memorial Cup – Best two bird average Sennen Cove Yearling National.
P. Murray Killyleagh & District H.P.S. Vel. 1142
Charles Ingle Memorial Trophy—10th Open position Sennen Cove Yearling National----
John Trotter Laurelvale H.P.S. Vel. 1186
J.M.K. McGugan Perpetual Cup--- Penzance—Y.B. Channel Grand National---
M. Robinson Bondhill Social H.P.S. Vel. 1631
William Erwin Memorial Cup- Penzance- 1st South Section in Channel Y.B. National
D. Mooney Dublin North County R.P.C. Vel. 1480
De-Scheemaecker Trophy-Penzance Y.B- Best two bird average in Channel Y.B. National
S. Clarke Doagh & District H.P.S. Vel. 1495
Tom Marshall Trophy—Skibbereen—Y.B. Inland National
Dobbs Bros. Wexford North & South R.P.C. Vel. 1653
Framed Diploma -- Skibbereen – Y.B. Inland National Middle section winner.
A. Mason Donnycarney R.P.C. Vel. 1514
Framed Diploma – Skibbereen --- Y.B. Inland National North section winner.
J. Douglas & Son Lurgan Social H.P.S. Vel. 1451
J. Gilmour Memorial Cup.—Best average Saint Allouestre O B and Sennen Cove Yearling Nationals—
C. & L. Fryers Dromara H.P.S. Vel. 774
A. Darragh Cup Best average Sennen Cove Yearling and Quimper Friendship Nationals
H. Silcock Dromara H.P.S. Vel. 1325
Jarvis Cup—Best Average Penzance and Skibbereen Y.B. Nationals—
M. Robinson Bondhill Social H.P.S. Vel. 1417
Rhead Trophy Best Average – Saint Allouestre O.B. and Penzance Y.B. Nationals
N. Lusty Muckamore H.P.S. Vel. 750
Diamond Cup—Best Average Saint Allouestre O.B. Sennen Cove Yearling and Penzance Y.B.
J. Greenaway Bondhill Social H.P.S. Vel. 787
Harkers Trophy—Best Average Sennen Cove Yearling and Penzance Y. B. Nationals
M. Robinson Bondhill Social H.P.S. Vel. 1298
Robin Duddy Trophy. Best Average Sennen Cove Yearling and Penzance Y B National
(three bird nomination.)
M. Robinson Bondhill Social H.P.S. Vel. 1216
Charles Hunniford Memorial Trophy.--- Best average (North Section) Skibbereen O.B. & Y.B. nationals.
J. Douglas & Son Lurgan Social H.P.S. Vel. 1458
The New North Cup --- Best Average Sennen Cove Yearling, Saint Allouestre Kings Cup,
Quimper Friendship, Penzance Young Bird Nationals.
J. Greenaway Bondhill Social H.P.S. Vel. 833
President’s Cup--- Best Average Saint Allouestre Kings Cup, Sennen Cove Yearling,
Penzance Y.B. and Skibbereen Y.B. Nationals.
J. Greenaway Bondhill Social H.P.S. Ve1. 842
Erwin Trophy—Best Average All National Races---
J. Greenaway Bondhill Social H.P.S. Vel. 903
HALL OF FAME DIPLOMA AWARDED FOR A PIGEON THREE TIMES IN THE KING’S CUP
PRIZES PRESENTED TO E. Murtagh & Sons Individual North.
Blue Bar Hen GB11E 06756 - 2013, 178th *** 2014, 23rd *** 2016, 10th.
LADIES PRIZES WON BY
I. Parkes & Son, B. Smyth & Son , Mr. & Mrs. R. Magill, Rev. T.A. B. Sawyers & Son, M. Robinson, Dobbs Bros.
FRAMED DIPLOMAS SPONSORED BY SAWYERS & CO. ESTATE AGENTS BANBRIDGE
SAINT ALLOUESTRE SINGLE BIRD CHALLENGE.
1st E. Murtagh & Sons Individual North, 2nd Norman Thompson Comber Central H.P.S., 3rd Malachy. Maguire & Son Millvale H.P.S..
Second place best average all races A McAteer & Sons Ballyholland Vel.841.91
Third place best average all races W.G. Neill Annaghmore H.P.S. Vel. 841.85
Any better claims in writing or by email to the secretary within 7 days.

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1st North Section, 1st Open Skibbereen OB, I Parkes & Son Armagh, Vel 1346, Flying 218 miles, winning £863 and the Ronnie Johnstone Challenge Cup

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1st North section, 4th Open Yearling Nat M Conlon & Sons Banbridge, Vel 1258, flying 296 miles, winning £613 and the James McGrugan Memorial Cup for winner of the section not winning the Open.

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1st North Section, 1st Open St Allouestre Mr & Mrs Magill Muckamore, Vel 723, Flying 497 miles, Winning £1150, King George V Challenge Cup, and NIPA Cup for 1st NIPA member

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1st Open Quimper Rev TAB Sawyers & Son Banbridge , Vel 1154; Flying 447 miles, winning £175 and the Friendship Cup

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1st North Section, 1st Open Penzance YB, M Robinson Bondhill , Vel 1631, Flying 301 miles, winning £1285,and the J.M.K McGugan Perpetual Cup

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1st North Section Skibbereen YB, J Douglas & Son Lurgan Social, Vel 1451, Flying 236 miles, winning £542
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