Award Winners 2017 -

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 National Flying Club
Trophy and Award Winners 2017

King George V Challenge Cup—Saint Allouestre. Grand National old bird race winner--
L. McCall Wicklow South Road. Vel. 1343
Gilliland Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B. -- 1
st IHU member after winner in Kings Cup raceJ.
Doheny Malahide & District R.P.C. Vel. 1313
Nelson Vase – Saint Allouestre O.B.-- 1
st RPRA member after winner in Kings Cup raceG.
Buckley & Son Annaghmore H.P.S. Vel. 1251
East Down Combine Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B.-- 1
st E.D.C. member in the Kings Cup race--
A. Crawford Ballylesson H.P.S. Vel. 1262
Ulster Federation Cup –Saint Allouestre O.B. 1st Ulster Federation member in Kings Cup raceK.
Doherty Fortfield H.P.S. Vel. 1114
NIPA Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B--1
st NIPA member in Kings Cup race—
G. Buckley & Son Annaghmore H.P.S. Vel. 1251
Joe Cullan Memorial Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B.--1
st East Coast Fed. member in the Kings Cup race--
J. Doheny Malahide & District R.P.C. Vel. 1313
Billy Ingle Trophy--- Saint Allouestre O.B.—1
st Irish South Fed. member in the Kings Cup race.
J. Cullen Bray Invitation R.P.C. Vel. 1221
Duddy Extreme Distance Trophy- Saint Allouestre O.B. Furthest flying member in the King’s Cup open prizes.
Nevin Bros. Coleraine Premier 524 Miles 160th Open Vel. 794
Harkness Rose Bowl—Saint Allouestre O.B.--Best two bird average Kings Cup--
G. Buckley & Son Annaghmore H.P.S. Vel. 1208
Joe Doheny Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B. Single bird challenge Kings Cup--
L. McCall Wicklow South Road. Vel. 1343
Robinson Trophy—Saint Allouestre O.B. 14th position in Kings Cup--
R. Fewings Rathnew R.P.C. Vel. 1200
McCloud Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B.--1
st Yearling in the Kings Cup--
M. Hughes Edgarstown H.P.S. Vel. 1233
Ronnie Johnston Challenge Cup--Skibbereen O.B-- Inland National--
P. Keegan & L. Darling Donnycarney R.P.C. Vel. 1673
Gerald Delaney Trophy—Skibbereen O.B.—Best section winning velocity after winning section.
J. Gregory & Sons Colin H.P.S. Vel. 1648
Framed Diploma – Skibbereen O.B. – Lowest section winning velocity.
C. Nolan Carlow & District R.P.C. Vel. 1642
Friendship Cup—Lamballe O.B.-- Friendship National---
C. & H. Beattie Gilford & District H.P.S. Vel. 904
British Barcelona Club Trophy—Lamballe O.B.-- 2
nd position in the Friendship National –
John Greenaway Bondhill Social H.P.S. Vel. 900
John Millar Logistics Trophy -- Lamballe O.B. - 1
st member in the section not winning the openGregory
Bros Rathnew R.P.C. Vel. 853
Henry Beattie & Son Trophy—Lamballe O.B.—Best two bird average Friendship National—
T. Marshall & Son Newtownbreda H.P.S. Vel. 446
Ervine Trophy—Best Average O.B. Nationals Lamballe and Saint Allouestre---
G. Buckley & Son Annaghmore H.P.S. Vel. 909
Nelson Corry Trophy—Sennen Cove O.B.—Yearling National
J. Douglas & Son Lurgan Social H.P.S. Vel. 1360
James McGrugan Memorial Cup Sennen Cove Yearling National—Section winner not winning the open----
B. Szakalia Drogheda Invitation. R.P.C. Vel. 1281
Sam Buckley Memorial Cup – Best two bird average Sennen Cove Yearling National.
P. Hope Edgarstown H.P.S. Vel. 1335
Charles Ingle Memorial Trophy—10th Open position Sennen Cove Yearling National----
D. & R. Turkington Doagh & District H.P.S. Vel. 1331
J.M.K. McGugan Perpetual Cup--- Penzance—Y.B. Channel Grand National---
J. Greenaway Dromore H.P.S. Vel. 1055
William Erwin Memorial Cup- Penzance- 1
st South Section in Channel Y.B. National
P. J. Corcoran & Son Balbriggan R.P.C. Vel. 902
De-Scheemaecker Trophy-Penzance Y.B- Best two bird average in Channel Y.B. National
J. Greenaway Dromore H.P.S. Vel. 1048
Tom Marshall Trophy—Skibbereen—Y.B. Inland National
Leonard & De Ridder FBI Individual South. Vel. 1417
Framed Diploma -- Skibbereen – Y.B. Inland National Middle section winner.
D. Tierney Sarsfield R.P.C. Vel. 1358
Framed Diploma – Skibbereen --- Y.B. Inland National North section winner.
Mr & Mrs G. Delaney Dromore H.P.S. Vel. 1193
J. Gilmour Memorial Cup.—Best average Saint Allouestre O B and Sennen Cove Yearling Nationals—
G. Buckley & Son Annaghmore H.P.S. Vel. 1241
A. Darragh Cup Best average Sennen Cove Yearling and Lamballe Friendship Nationals
John Greenaway Bondhill Social H.P.S. Vel. 1009
Jarvis Cup—Best Average Penzance and Skibbereen Y.B. Nationals—
J. Greenaway Dromore H.P.S. Vel. 1103
Rhead Trophy Best Average – Saint Allouestre O.B. and Penzance Y.B. Nationals
G. Buckley & Son Annaghmore H.P.S. Vel. 1150
Diamond Cup—Best Average Saint Allouestre O.B. Sennen Cove Yearling and Penzance Y.B.
G. Buckley & Son Annaghmore H.P.S. Vel. 1170
Harkers Trophy—Best Average Sennen Cove Yearling and Penzance Y. B. Nationals
J. Greenaway Dromore H.P.S. Vel. 1114
Robin Duddy Trophy. Best Average Sennen Cove Yearling and Penzance Y B National
(three bird nomination.)
No Winner 2017.
Charles Hunniford Memorial Trophy.--- Best average (North Section) Skibbereen O.B. & Y.B. Nationals.
Mr & Mrs R. Stevenson Dromara H.P.S. Vel. 1348
The New North Cup --- Best Average Sennen Cove Yearling, Saint Allouestre Kings Cup,
Lamballe Friendship, Penzance Young Bird Nationals.
G. Buckley & Son Annaghmore H.P.S. Vel. 980
President’s Cup--- Best Average Saint Allouestre Kings Cup, Sennen Cove Yearling,
Penzance Y.B. and Skibbereen Y.B. Nationals.
G. Buckley & Son Annaghmore H.P.S. Ve1. 1156
De-Scheemaecker Trophy-Runner up best average all races
Donnelly Bros. Millvale H.P.S. Vel.763
Erwin Trophy—Best Average All National Races---
G. Buckley & Son Annaghmore H.P.S. Vel. 1035

HALL OF FAME DIPLOMA AWARDED FOR A PIGEON THREE TIMES IN THE KING’S CUP
PRIZES PRESENTED TO
A. McAteer & Sons Ballyholland H.P.S..
Blue Bar Cock GB13B 33618
2015, 107th *** 2016, 27
th *** 2017, 162nd
.
A. Thompson Ballyclare & District H.P.S..
Blue Pied Hen GB13B 24476
2015, 28th *** 2016, 56th *** 2017, 153rd
.
LADIES PRIZES WON BY
P. Keegan & L. Darling *** J. Douglas & Son *** L. McCall
C. & H. Beattie *** Jeff. Greenaway *** Leonard & De Ridder .
FRAMED DIPLOMAS SPONSORED BY SAWYERS & CO. ESTATE AGENTS BANBRIDGE
SAINT ALLOUESTRE SINGLE BIRD CHALLENGE.
1st L. McCall Wicklow South Road. 2nd Burns Bros. Comber Social H.P.S., 3rd J. McLoughlin Blanchardstown R.P.C.

Irish National Flying Club Awards Individual Birds

Hall of Fame Diploma 2017 –
A. McAteer & Son’s, Ballyholland HPS “Drum Cove Cheeky Boy” Blue Cock GB13B-33618. Saint Allouestre 2015 - 107th, Saint Allouestre 2016 - 27th, Saint Allouestre 2017 162nd.
Arnold Thompson, Ballyclare & District HPS Blue Pied Hen GB13B-24476. Saint Allouestre 2015 - 28th, Saint Allouestre 2016 - 56th, Saint Allouestre 2017 - 153rd.

King’s Cup Merit Awards 2017 -

Parkin & Cairns, Castlebellingham RPC Blue Hen IHU14S-79432. Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2016 - 58th Open, Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2017 - 19th Open.
F. Moran, Malahide & District RPC “Aoife M” Red Hen IHU13S-67299. Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2016 - 35th Open, Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2017 - 107th Open.
McKeown & McEvoy, Castlebellingham RPC Blue Cock IHU13S-4040. Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2016 - 38th Open, Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2017 - 116th Open.
Alan Darragh, Cullybackey HPS Blue Checker Cock GB13S-00627. Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2015 - 188th Open, Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2017 - 211th Open.
Danny Dixon Ballymoney HPS “Danny’s Girl” Blue Checker Pied Hen GB14B-05292. Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2015 - 71st Open, Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2017 - 206th Open.
Kenna & Finn, Arklow United RPC Red Checker Hen IHU12S-27327. Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2015 - 124th Open, Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2017 - 115th Open.
Joe Doheny Malahide & District RPC “Shane” Blue Checker Cock GB13V-03179. Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2016 - 62nd Open, Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2017 - 60th Open.
Noel Lusty Muckamore HPS “Edith” Blue Pied Hen GB13E-15606. Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2016 - 55th Open, Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2017 104th Open.
David Calvin Bondhill Social HPS Black Hen GB14A-32212. Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2015 - 135thOpen, Saint Allouestre King’s Cup 2017 25th Open.

Friendship National Merit Awards 2017

Ivan Parkes & Son Armagh HPS “Sadie” Blue Hen GB14A-07523. Quimper Friendship National 2016 - 4th Open, Lamballe Friendship National 2017 - 14th Open.
Tommy Mooney & Son Millvale HPS Blue White Flight Hen GB14E-15600. Quimper Friendship National 2016 - 25th Open, Lamballe Friendship National 2017 - 13th Open.
John Greenaway Bondhill Social HPS “The 49 Cock” Blue Clock GB12B-03249. Quimper Friendship National 2016 - 38th Open, Lamballe Friendship National 2017 - 2nd Open
Donnelly Bros Millvale HPS “Faith” Blue Hen GB13C-48883. Quimper Friendship National 2015 - 80th Open, Quimper Friendship National 2016 - 11th Open.

Any better claims in writing or by email within seven days of publication.
Annual dinner and prize distribution to be held on Friday 1st December 2017
in the Stormont Hotel Upper Newtownards Road Belfast at 7:00 pm.
Tickets £30.00
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