Rosscarbery YB Nat 17/09/17 -

[willie reynolds]

The final race of the NIPA season for young birds was delayed for over a week due to unfavourable weather conditions. The birds were eventually race marked Saturday and released in Rosscarbery on Sunday 17th September at 11.15am in a Lt NE wind. Conditions were not good enough to release any earlier and with no helping wind it appears to have been a tough race for all, a small handful of birds made it into Derry City before dark.

Lisburn Centre Rosscarbery – M/M G Delaney Dromore 1289, J Greenaway Dromore 1288, Delaney & McCambridge Harmony 1287, J & D Coburn & Sons Lisburn 1285, Gregg Bros & McCandless Titanic 1284, 1284, 1282, M/M G Delaney 1276, J Greenaway 1267, 1251.

Muckamore Centre Rosscarbery 10/79 – McConville Bros Crumlin 1269, McConville Bros 1184, McConville Bros 1183, Thompson Bros Crumlin 1154, Thompson Bros 1152, McConville Bros 1143, S Maginty Muckamore 1111, Thompson Bros 1092, McConville Bros 1085, K Wilkinson & Son New Antrim 1080.

Cullybackey Centre Rosscarbery 34/317 – Young McManus & Sons Ahoghill 1234, Young McManus & Sons 1220, J & M Milliken Rasharkin 1214, Young McManus & Sons 1205, J Eagleson & Sons Ballymena 1188, J Eagleson & Sons 1154, J Eagleson & Sons 1149, J Eagleson & Sons 1148, J Rock Harryville 1144, W & J McLean Rasharkin 1141.

Coleraine Centre Rosscarbery – D & H Stuart Ballymoney 1186, Diamond Bros & G McLaughlin Coleraine Prem 1167, D Dixon Ballymoney 1154, E & D Tosh Coleraine Prem 1152, Diamond Bros & G McLaughlin 1149, D & H Stuart 1144, D & H Stuart 1138, D Dixon 1137, D Dixon 1131, B & T McCrudden Coleraine & Co Derry 1126.

Derry Centre Rosscarbery – E Quigley Amelia Earhart 1059, T Bradley Foyle 1019, P Maxwell Foyle 1001, J & G Ramsey Derry & Dist 996, D Booth Foyle 993, P Maxwell 924.

MAC Rosscarbery Nat - Young McManus & Sons Ahoghill 1234, Young McManus & Sons 1220, J & M Milliken Rasharkin 1214, Young McManus & Sons 1205, J Eagleson & Sons Ballymena 1188, J Eagleson & Sons 1154, D Dixon Rasharkin 1154, J Eagleson & Sons 1149, J Eagleson & Sons 1148, W & J McLean Rasharkin 1141, J & M Milliken 1137, D Dixon 1137, D Dixon 1131, W & J McLean 1129, J & M Milliken 1129. Danny Dixon wins the YB Knock-Out.

NIPA Race/Date
Rosscarbery Nat 17/09/17 - Lib 11.15am, wind Lt North East

Coalisland & District–

Coleraine Premier HPS – Diamond Bros & G McLaughlin 1167, E & D Tosh 1152, Diamond Bros & G McLaughlin 1149, T & J McDonald 1117.

Coleraine & County Derry – B & T McCrudden 1126, 1091.

Cookstown Social –

Castledawson –

Dungannon & District HPS – I Blair 1252, 1241, 1217, 1146. Well done Ian on a fantastic result on winning the club and topping the Coalisland Centre, 1st, 2nd & 5th.

Windsor Social 7/54 – K Glass 1102, R & J Parke 1069, A & M Boyle 1066, G Donaghy Son & Grandson 1060.

NIPA Sect H Clubs

Amelia Earhart – E Quigley 1059.

Derry & District 3/11 – Jim & Gary Ramsey 996.

Foyle RPS – Tony Bradley 1019, Paul Maxwell 1001, 924.

NIPA Sect B Clubs

Ahoghill Flying Club - Young McManus & Sons 1234, 1220, 1205, M/M Robinson 1122.

Ballymena & District 4/33 - J Eagleson & Sons 1188, 1154, 1149, 1148.

Ballymoney – D & H Stuart 1187, D Dixon 1154, D & H Stuart 1144, 1138.

Broughshane&Dist HPS 3/22 – D Houston & Son 1091. Davy timed a pied Van Loon cock into Broughshane from Rosscarberry flying 257 miles in a north east wind in what turned out be a very hard race.

Cullybackey HPS – C McIntyre 1098, J & J Greer 1059, C McIntyre 1051, D Robinson 1051.

Crumlin & District – McConville Bros 1269, 1184, 1183, Thompson Bros 1154.

Harryville HPS – Jimmy Rock 1144, 1127.

Kells & District 3/19 – Surgenor Bros 1094, A Barkley & Son 1016, 1015, 995. Sizzlers 2 Bird Club – A Barkley & Son 1016, 995.

Muckamore HPS 4/30 – Sam Maginty 1111, D J Thompson 1047, S Maginty 1035, D J Thompson 1006.

New Antrim Amalgamated – K Wilkinson & Son 1080, 1023, McFall & McManus 902.

Randalstown HPS 3/35 – W & W Gilbert 1019, 952.

Rasharkin & Dist – J & M Milliken 1214, W & J McLean 1141, J & M Milliken 1137, W & J McLean 1129. D Dixon – 1154, 1137, 1131, 1114, 1113, 1113.

NIPA Sect E Clubs

Annaghmore –

Armagh – R Parkes & Son 1244, D C & P McArdle 1185, R Parkes & Son 1180, E & M Curran 1151.

Beechpark Social –

Blackwatertown HPS – Joe Brown 1188, Collins & Douglas 1161, Joe Brown 1157, 1150.

Bleary –

Bondhill –

Edgarstown –

Gilford & District –

Laurelvale –

Loughgall –

Lurgan Social –

Markethill –

Monaghan -

Portadown & Drumcree 7/80 – Hagan & Rowney 1226, 1190, 1184, Larkin Bros 1183.

Wilton Cross – G Douglas 1184, T Fitzpatrick 1180 Gold Ring winner, G Douglas 1167, 1161.

Amelia Earhart YB Final Race report and YB Averages –

With the final race now over us after a week delay due to poor weather; all eyes were on the loft of Tommy White to take the final red card from the Rosscarberry Young Bird National. Being liberated at 11.15am into a light Northeast wind turning variable on route and throughout the day, 7 club members entered 25 pigeons into the last race of the year. From speaking to various guys from the club and local fanciers it seemed that a steady and fairly easy enough race was anticipated. How wrong we all were! With just under 80 pigeons entered through the centre it was a surprise to see that only 6 made it home at centre opening. The winning bird took just under 7 hours to fly the (near) 250mile race. Looking at performances in Rosscarberry over the years and in particular during the old bird season (2017), no one could rule out Eamonn Quigley for this race. As we all know it’s a tricky racepoint to clock from into the northwest of Ireland; but my money was certainly on Eamonn due to previous performances winning the Old Bird inland National Rosscarberry, and 1st Yearling hens Rosscarberry... his birds are certainly bred for the job. It was no surprise to me, but may have been for others that Taking 1st club, 1st Derry Centre (awaiting final section position) went to Eamonn clocking his Suity Blue hen bred down from his Lesley Woodside Kenyons at 18.09hrs bringing his total wins for the year to 5. Gallant effort from Eamonn and his pigeon. Eamonn sent a total of 8 birds and 4 more made the 249mile 582yards route home this morning. Unfortunately he didn't clock these as he had already won the race. Excellent result Eamonn and leaving Amelia Earhart in prime position in the town this year with a good team effort from other fanciers.

The final race club positions from Rosscarberry YB
1st Eamonn Quigley 1059.871. 2nd Day arrivals - 2nd Andy Mitchell 559.364, 3rd S & P Campbell 404.784.

Young Bird Averages Top 5 at club were - Tommy White 38, M & M Rabbett 24, Noel Doherty 19, Eamonn Quigley 14, Jimmy Quigley & Son 12.

My final club report either tonight or tomorrow will be the overall averages for the year. Congratulations again to Eamonn and his wee hen, well done. M Rabbett PO.

NIPA Sect B Clubs Rosscarbery

Crumlin & District – McConville Bros 1269, 1184, 1183, Thompson Bros 1154, 1152, McConville Bros 1143.

Ballymoney HPS 5/71 – D & H Stuart 1187, D Dixon 1154, D & H Stuart 1144, 1138, D Dixon 1137, 1131, D & H Stuart 1124, D Dixon 1114, 1113, 1113, 1093, S Laverty 1090.

Dervock RPS 2/31 - D & H Stuart 1187, 1144, 1138, 1124, S Laverty 1090, 1054, D & H Stuart 998, S Laverty 934, D & H Stuart 922.

Muckamore HPS 4/30 – Sam Maginty 1111, D J Thompson 1047, S Maginty 1035, D J Thompson 1006, S Maginty 982. 964, D J Thompson 959, 952.

Ahoghill Flying Club - Young McManus & Sons 1234, 1220, 1205, M/M Robinson 1122, J Orr & Son 1115, Young McManus & Sons 1111.

Rasharkin & Dist 5/74 – J & M Milliken 1214, W & J McLean 1141, J & M Milliken 1137, W & J McLean 1129, H Cubitt 1080, Steele & McNeill 1060, 1054, H Cubitt 1046. D Dixon – 1154, 1137, 1131, 1114, 1113, 1113.

Ballymena & District 4/33 - J Eagleson & Sons 1188, 1154, 1149, 1148, 1126, 1056, G Bell 977, Blair & Rankin 921, McFall & McManus 902.

Harryville HPS – Jimmy Rock 1144, 1127.

Cullybackey HPS – C McIntyre 1098, J & J Greer 1059, C McIntyre 1051, D Robinson 1051, C McIntyre 1044, 999, D Robinson 998, J & J Greer 986, E Davidson 983, J & J Greer 916.

Kells & District 3/19 – Surgenor Bros 1094, A Barkley & Son 1016, 1015, 995, B Swann & Son 886. Sizzlers 2 Bird Club – A Barkley & Son 1016, 995.

New Antrim Amalgamated – K Wilkinson & Son 1080, 1023, McFall & McManus 902.

Broughshane&Dist HPS 3/22 – D Houston & Son 1091. Davy timed a pied Van Loon cock into Broughshane from Rosscarberry flying 257 miles in a north east wind in what turned out be a very hard race.

Randalstown HPS 3/35 – W & W Gilbert 1019, 952.

Muckamore Centre Rosscarbery – 10/79 – McConville Bros Crumlin 1269, McConville Bros 1184, McConville Bros 1183, Thompson Bros Crumlin 1154, Thompson Bros 1152, McConville Bros 1143, S Maginty Muckamore 1111, Thompson Bros 1092, McConville Bros 1085, K Wilkinson & Son New Antrim 1080.

Cullybackey Centre Rosscarbery – 34/317 – Young McManus & Sons Ahoghill 1234, Young McManus & Sons 1220, J & M Milliken Rasharkin 1214, Young McManus & Sons 1205, J Eagleson & Sons Ballymena 1188, J Eagleson & Sons 1154, J Eagleson & Sons 1149, J Eagleson & Sons 1148, J Rock Harryville 1144, W & J McLean Rasharkin 1141.

Derry Centre Rosscarbery – E Quigley Amelia Earhart 1059, T Bradley Foyle 1019, P Maxwell Foyle 1001, J & G Ramsey Derry & Dist 996, D Booth Foyle 993, P Maxwell 924.

MAC Rosscarbery Nat - Young McManus & Sons Ahoghill 1234, Young McManus & Sons 1220, J & M Milliken Rasharkin 1214, Young McManus & Sons 1205, J Eagleson & Sons Ballymena 1188, J Eagleson & Sons 1154, D Dixon Rasharkin 1154, J Eagleson & Sons 1149, J Eagleson & Sons 1148, W & J McLean Rasharkin 1141, J & M Milliken 1137, D Dixon 1137, D Dixon 1131, W & J McLean 1129, J & M Milliken 1129. Danny Dixon wins the YB Knock-Out.

1st & 3rd Triangle for Diamond & McLaughlin –

Big well done to Diamond & Mclaughlin finishing off the season with another win in the hard young bird race today from Rosscarbery and winning 1st in the Coleraine Triangle on velocity 1167. The winning bird today was a Lambrecht from Nehsholme and McCardle. In second is club-mate big Lugsy of the E & D Tosh team, well done.

Coleraine Triangle Rosscarbery – Diamond Bros & G McLaughlin Coleraine Prem 1167, E & D Tosh Coleraine Prem 1152, Diamond Bros & G McLaughlin 1149, B & T McCrudden Coleraine & Co Derry 1126, T & J McDonald Coleraine Prem 1117, K Glass Windsor Soc 1102, Hanson & Harpur Coleraine Prem 1101, D Coyle & Son Coleraine Prem 1101, Hanson & Harpur 1099, B & T McCrudden 1091, Hanson & Harpur 1086, T & J McDonald 1084, R & J Parke Windsor Soc 1069, G Donaghy Son & Grandson Windsor Soc 1060, R McAlary Coleraine Prem 1059.

Ballymoney & Coleraine Clubs

Coleraine Premier HPS – Diamond Bros & G McLaughlin 1167, E & D Tosh 1152, Diamond Bros & G McLaughlin 1149, T & J McDonald 1117, Hanson & Harpur 1101, D Coyle & Son 1101, Hanson & Harpur 1099, 1086, T & J McDonald 1084, R McAlary 1059, Hanson & Harpur 1047, 1047. Big well done to Diamond and Mclaughlin finishing off the season with another win in the hard young bird race today from Rosscarbery. The winning bird today for Diamond and Mclaughlin was a Lambrecht from Nehsholme and McCardle. In second is club-mate big Lugsy of the E & D Tosh team. Trevor McDonald wins the club pools of £30. Rumour has it he was seen heading to the off-sales and thanks to all his club mates, especially Bobby Coyle for the donation. Well that's the final race over for 2017, congratulations to all the winners.

Coleraine & County Derry – B & T McCrudden 1126, 1091.

Windsor Social 7/54 – K Glass 1102, R & J Parke 1069, A & M Boyle 1066, G Donaghy Son & Grandson 1060, A & M Boyle 1047, R & J Parke 1037, A & M Boyle 1009.

Photo Captions

S & E Buckley Edgarstown H.P.S 1st & 3rd Club Rosscarbery Nat.

Chris and Robin McIntyre, Cullybackey pigeon club with their Blue Pied cock, winner of the young bird Nat Rosscarbery.

Blue Pied cock 1st Cullybackey for Chris McIntyre.

Please call back for updates and full results. HOMER

The RPRA (Irish Region) details are listed in the recent BHW, all claims by 2nd October 2017. Mileage Awards are as usual – 0-250 Miles, 251-450 Miles, Over 450 Miles, Best Single Bird Performance OB or YB, Young Fancier for any of the above 8-16yrs racing on own. Finally Club Secretary to submit claims for Single Bird Performance Talbenny (2) & Penzance. Application Forms available from Region Secretary with SAE to M/M Reid, 131 North Road, Carrickfergus, Co Antrim. BT38 7QJ. An Irish Region meeting of Appeals Committee will be held on Saturday 7th October in the Templeton Hotel, Templepatrick at 1.30pm.

Claims for all the NIPA Average Cups and various awards must be forwarded immediately after the Rosscarbery Nat, we are already a week behind, please assist.

UK & ROI Golden Duif Competition – Ace racers should take note of this new competition. With the season now drawing to a close we are sending out entry forms for this year’s UK & ROI Golden Duif Awards. If you would like an entry form please email me on stuartwilcoxauctions@hotmail.co.uk and I will reply with it attached. We already have some excellent entries from across the UK and ROI so don\'t be left out, very easy to complete.

Secretary of Mid Antrim Combine Willie Reynolds must have all claims and trophies by 30th September. Old Bird Inland Average, Cross Channel Average, Old Bird Ave, B Eagleson Memorial Cup best average Talbenny (1) & (2), Bude and Penzance, Old Bird of the Year, Young Bird Ave, New North Cup best average Bude & Talbenny YB, Combine Average, and Young Bird of the Year.

Dungannon Club, Lucky Dip Breeder/Racer from Talbenny Young Bird National 26/08/17 - 1st Ian Blair (Racer) £100, C Reid (Breeder) £100, 2nd W Lecky (Racer) £50, C Reid (Breeder) £50. Well done to Ian & Billy.