When he raced in Bondhill Ron Williamson topped the NIPA on many occasions, I would near be sure one of the points with most success was Bude in Cornwall and on Sunday after the race had been delayed for one day due to the weather the Master of Portadown was back to winning ways in Bondhill Social, two birds together took 1st & 2nd Open NIPA on velocity 1119,. Each week the old bird season seems to be getting better for this record breaking loft, in Newry & Dist this year he has topped the NIPA five times in the first six races. Many birds were missing on the day from Bude.
Ron’s daughter Claire kindly arranged a photo for me and some bird detail. The Bude 1st Open winner was a 3 year-old blue cock. Bred as you would expect in the purple and now named “Wizard Ron”. Sire is a bird named “White Nose” that won Bird of the Year in the North South Federation in 2014 and in the same season won the Sect G Meritorious Award in the RRRA (Irish Region). The 2015 season was even better. Bird of the Year again in the North South Federation, Bird of the Year in Sect G, NIPA Bird of the Year, and RPRA Best Bird any distance. Dam was “69 Er” winner of 1st Open Clonmel 9,625 birds. She was bred from “Breakaway” 1st Open with 26,627 birds competing when paired to a daughter of “Millennium Superstar”. This pair have already produced the goods “White Cheeks” that won 1st )pen NIPA Corrin in 2017 with 11.551 birds, is a full sister to “Wizard Ron” the 1st Open NIPA Bude winner.
Ron Williamson and daughter Claire winners of 1st& 2nd Open NIPA Bude,
the winner has been named “Wizard Ron”
NIPA Open Bude 571/8658 –
1-1E R Williamson Bondhill 1119, 2-2E R Williamson Bondhill 1119, 3-3E P Boyd Annaghmore 1115, 4-1A B Morgan Coalisland 1105, 5-4E S O’Brien Monaghan 1105, 6-2A D Carolan Coalisland 1102, 7-5E K Allister Monaghan 1100, 8-1G E McAlinden & Sons Banbridge 1096, 9-6E P Hope Edgarstown 1095, 10-2G Sands & Rice Ballyholland 1094, 11-7E A Larkin 1093, 12-3G R Adamson Lurgan Social 1091, 13-8E R Williamson Bondhill 1091, 14-1D Lavery Bros Hills & Maze 1088, 15-3A B Morgan 1084, 16-4G C McArdle & Son Banbridge 1083, 17-9E A Craig Laurelvale 1083, 18-10E Fitzpatrick & Hyde Gilford 1081, 19-5G R Carson & Son Banbridge 1080, 20-2D J Greenaway Hills & Maze 1079.
Best in each NIPA Section:
Section A 42/502 – Brendan Morgan Coalisland 1105, Danny Carolan Coalisland 1102, Brendan Morgan 1084.
Section B 83/1057 – J McDowell & Sons Ballymoney 1079, Danny Dixon Ballymoney 1079, John Connolly Ballymoney 1077.
Section C 95/1156 – Rea & Magill Larne & Dist 1075, D & J Campbell Eastway 1065, A & T Agnew Ballyclare & Dist 1056.
Section D 63/1026 – Lavery Bros Hillsborough & Maze 1088, Jeff Greenaway Hillsborough & Masze 1079, P & J Boal Dromore 1068.
Section E 131/2694 – Ron Williamson Bondhill 1119, Ron Williamson Bondhill 1119, P Boyd Annaghmore 1115.
Section F 38/458 – P Brown & Son Corrigs HPS 1028, James Cleland Corrigs HPS 1010, J & P Rice Killyleagh Central 977.
Section G 70/1462 – E McAlinden & Sons Banbridge 1096, Sands & Rice Ballyholland 1094, R Adamson Lurgan Soc 1091.
Section H 49/303 – D Devine Strabane & Dist 930, T McBride Strabane & Dist 920, R & G Martin Maiden City 910.
NIPA Race/Date
Bude – Sunday 19th July, liberation 7.45am wind North
NIPA Sect A Clubs
Coalisland & District – Brendan Morgan 1105, Danny Carolan 1102, Brendan Morgan 1084, R Corey 1058, 1055, K Murphy 1039.
Coleraine Premier HPS 11/126 - J Hanson 1074, D Coyle & Son 1035, J L Madden 1032, Diamond Bros & G McLaughlin 1014, S Diamond 1004, D Coyle & Son 999.
Coleraine & County Derry – D Platt & Son 1040, 1011, 892.
Cookstown Social – Kenny Morton & Sons 1025, Steve Marshall 993, 971.
Castledawson – Sam Watson 907, S McFlynn 863, 857.
Windsor Social 8/63 – C Morrow & Son 1032, Rab Montgomery 904, R & J Parke 894, A & M Glass 877. Well done Clifford, super pigeon on a hard day.
NIPA Sect H Clubs
Amelia Earhart - With no bird’s clocked on the day, William Mac clocked early this morning to win. Well done William, taking 1st place on the first 2 channel races. 1. William McCloskey 567
Derry & District 10/39 – A McCrudden 877, 868, 822, J & G Ramsey 652. Great flying Anthony well done again.
Foyle RPS 5/25 – Barry Hart 797, Picka Maxwell 686. Well done to Barry again on winning the second channel race. That’s 2 out of 2 on the channel after winning Talbenny last week! He’s the man to beat on the channel with his super Red cock! Also well done to Picka on clocking on what turned out to be a really tough race, all over!
Limavady – Liam Millar 835, H Crawford 827, Liam Millar 809.
Maiden City 10/87 – R & G Martin 910. Toughest Bude race for years with Roy & Gary Martin timing the only bird in the club. A game pigeon to keep at it against the wind into the North/West. Very well- done lads, great performance best in the City of Derry Federation.
Mourne & District – David Booth 846, C & C Reid 753, David Booth 726, 712.
Strabane & District – David Devine 930, Tom McBride 920, Neil McGavigan 905, 829. Today's race was from Bude and David Devine clocked a very good hen gifted by Neil McGavigan into the northwest at 5.17pm today she was sent on chipping eggs and it done the trick. This man really deserves this win he tries hard every single week and helps members out with their training , well done David. Congratulations to Snoogy, Tom and Neil taking 1st, 2nd and 4th Section, super result lads.
NIPA Sect B Clubs
Ahoghill Flying Club 6/102 – Mr & Mrs Robinson 1065, 1018, Tom Young & Son 1008, 1005, 996, C Moore 989. Brooke Supplies 2 Bird Club – M/M Robinson 1065, T Young & Son 1008.
Ballymena & District 7/91 – Martin Graham 1074, 1043, 1006, 985, 981, 969. Twice National winner Martin Graham had a super card here taking the top seven positions in the club and also the best two birds in the town beating the next fancier by a quarter of an hour. His winning blue yearling cock was clocked at 15.39pm for the 289 miles fly to the lofts on the Old Cullybackey Road. The cock was bred by Danny Dixon of Rasharkin. The sire being the famous "Belgie Cock" who is sire of many winners and the dam was in fact purchased by Danny for £900 at a sale of Martins and she is a direct daughter of "The Big Hen" This pair also bred Danny his 7th Open Penzance YB National pigeon last year. Martin's winner flew Talbenny last week and was then paired up to his hen.
Ballymoney HPS 19/218 – J McDowell & Sons 1079. D Dixon 1077, J Connolly 1077, A Wilson 1074, D Dixon 1058, D & H Stuart 1055. Great result for the furthest flying club in Sect B, the top four filled the top four Sect B positions and J McDowell & Sons won 1st Sect B for the second time this year. They have won with the highest velocity and the lowest velocity. This winner was a 2 year old blue hen Staf van Reet, both parents were purchased from Pete Norton of Walsall. Last year from Talbenny the hen won 10th Sect & 20th Open NIPA, she is a good one.
Ballymoney West Combine - J McDowell & Son 1079, Brown & Stewart 996, M Gamble & Son 983, R J Elliott 512, J McConaghie 885, W Blair 863.
Dervock RPS 5/40 – D & H Stuart 1055, 1013, 979, S Laverty 944, D Devenney 749, C McCook 714.
Broughshane & District – Mrs Valerie Gage 788, Marc Neilly 782.
Cullybackey HPS – G Gibson 1008, 1007, 988. The members extend their sincere condolences having learned of the passing of former member Hugh Surgenor, a larger than life character and an excellent racer over many years having retired from the sport some time ago. Condolences to his wife Madeline and the family circle, donations in lieu of flowers to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane St, Ballymena. BT43 6EE for The Chest Heart & Stroke Association.
Crumlin & District – John Harkness 1045, Patsy McGarrity 1003, K Carson & Son 999, S Thompson 987, 980.
Harryville HPS – J Millar & Son 1031, 981, A McBride 978, 977, R H Clements 965, 938. Well done Derek Millar winning Bude with a Soontjen x Eagleson Busschaert.
Kells & District HPS 5/53 – C & D Jackson 1058, Surgenor Bros 1045, C & D Jackson 949, H Turkington 947, A Barkley & Son 918, McFarlane & Agnew 917. Sizzlers 2 Bird Club – C & D Jackson 949.
Muckamore HPS 9/200 – A Steele 1061, Sam Murphy 1018, Magill & Laver 997y, Sam Murphy 997, S & N Maginty 989, S & J Bones & Yates 989.
Randalstown HPS 9/117 – John Millar 1065, 1022, Hugh Boyd 1009, W & W Gilbert 1009, John Millar 995, Stewart Bros 974.
Rasharkin & District 5/57 – A C & T Tweed 943, H Cubitt 875, A C & T Tweed 874, H Cubitt 871, T Whyte 875. Danny Dixon – 1077, 1058, 1045.
NIPA Sect E Clubs
Annaghmore – P Boyd 1115, W G Neill 1071, J & E Calvin 1067, G Buckley & Son 1066, 1060, 1053.
Armagh HPS – G & A Campbell 1057, A Quinn 1048, P McLaughlin 1043, G & A Campbell 1040, A Gearaghy 1036, J Campbell 1011.
Beechpark Social – S & J McCullough 1067, H Hannagh & Son 1034, R Bothwell 1022, D Mawhinney & Son 1018, G & P Lavery 1006, H Lynch & Son 1005.
Blackwatertown HPS – R & G & G Donaldson 1032, 1030, 1020, 10181006. Well to say I am delighted to get news of another winner reported is an understatement. Over the past few week’s I have had received numerous calls and messages to say about winners bred by myself at BLARISLOFTS. Today’s latest winner is a smart looking cheq wf cock that Gary & Roy Donaldson selected last year when they acquired a kit of 6 distance youngsters. The winner is a Cyril Beattie/Van Geel cock crossed with a Battenburg hen. Well done to Gary & Roy on a fantastic result today in what was a tested day from Bude. BLARISLOFTS pigeons are putting in some great performances this year. Many thanks to everyone who has reported winners and prize-winners to me. Gary Jennings.
Bondhill Social – Ron Williamson 1119, 1119, 1091, 1062, 1054, Capper Bros 1046.
Edgarstown 14/320 – Paul Hope 1095, 1068, R & J McCracken 1049, G & C Simmons 1039, S & E Buckley 1031, P Dunlop 1017. Well done Hopey taking 1st & 2nd in a very hard race, and well done to all in the result. Pools won by Sam Craig.
Gilford & District – Fitzpatrick & Hyde 1051, A feeney & Son 1021, Fitzpatrick & hyde 1018, Hyde Bros 1005, A feeney & Son 1005.
Laurelvale – Alan Craig 1083, 1042, Jim Serplus 1039, Dowey Bros 1037, S & N Lester 1027, Alan Craig 1013.
Loughgall – S West 1064, S Corrigan 999, 924, 920, 841, S West 831.
Lurgan Social 14/254 – R Adamson 1091, S Curran 1072, Ted Furphy 1062, S Curran 1050, Tom Fitzpatrick 1026, 1024.
Markethill – R McCracken 1073, G McDowell 1040, 1001, R McCracken 998, 995, G McDowell 989. Well done Richard.
Monaghan 10/165 – S O’Brien 1105, K Allister 1100, P McFadden 1075, S O’Brien 1070, B Corley 1069, Cooney Bros 1056. Another great win on the channel today for Stephen O’Brien, in what turned out a very difficult race. Congratulations Steve.
Portadown & Drumcree – B Creaney 1036, G Matchett 1028, B Creaney 1025, A McDonald 1022, B Creaney 1021, Larkin Bros 1019. 2 Bird Club – G Matchett, A McDonald. Nomination G Matchett. Old Bird Knock-Out winner J Whitten & Son. Well done to Bobby Creaney on winning today’s challenging race. Also a very well done to all in the Top 10.
Wilton Cross – Alan Larkin 1093, Michael Duggan 1021, Alan Larkin 1007, H T & J Larkin 950, Alan Larkin 922, 917. Great result for Alan Larkin in what turned out to be a difficult days racing.
Danny Dixon tops the MAC from difficult Bude -
Bude in Cornwall was the venue for the second channel race of the season. Birds were liberated on Sunday 19th July at 07.45am in little wind but the birds would encounter a strong north westerly wind as the day went on. Best bird in the Mid Antrim Combine was Rasharkin fancier Danny Dixon. He timed his 2 year old black w/f cock at 15.55pm for the 300 miles fly to the village of Dunloy. This cock won Talbenny the previous week and also took 2nd Combine and 2nd Section B. The dam is an inbred sister of "Heartbreaker" and the sire is a son of "Heartbreaker". That's 1st & 2nd Combine and twice x 2nd Section B for this cock in the space of 9 days.
With only a few races to go Danny Dixon of Rasharkin takes the lead for the Combine OB points Fancier of the Year. Associate member Jimmy Rock is now second and Mr & Mrs Robinson of Ahoghill are third. Top 10 - D Dixon Rasharkin 176, Jimmy Rock Associate 147, Mr & Mrs Robinson Ahoghill 120, J Eagleson & Sons Ballymena 118, Blair & Rankin Ballymena 79, Harry Boyd Kells 70, A McBride Associate 63, John Miller Randalstown 56, R H Clements Associate 44, M Graham Ballymena 42. Mervyn Eagleson PO.
Mid Antrim Combine Bude – D Dixon Rasharkin 1077, M Graham Ballymena 1074, Mr & Mrs Robinson Ahoghill 1065, J Millar Randalstown 1065, C & D Jackson Kells 1058, D Dixon 1058, Surgenor Bros Kells 1045, D Dixon 1045, M Graham 1043, J Millar & Son Associate 1031, J Millar Randalstown 1022, Mr & Mrs Robinson 1018, D Dixon 1011, Hugh Boyd Randalstown 1009, W & W Gilbert Randalstown 1009, T Young & Son Ahoghill 1008, G Gibson Associate 1008, G Gibson 1007, M Graham 1005, T Young & Son 1005.
Ballymena & Antrim Clubs
Ballymena & District 7/91 – Martin Graham 1074, 1043, 1006, 985, 981, 969, 961, W & J Smyth 931, Martin Graham 931, Blair & Rankin 923. Twice National winner Martin Graham had a super card here taking the top seven positions in the club and also the best two birds in the town beating the next fancier by a quarter of an hour. His winning blue yearling cock was clocked at 15.39pm for the 289 miles fly to the lofts on the Old Cullybackey Road. The cock was bred by Danny Dixon of Rasharkin. The sire being the famous "Belgie Cock" who is sire of many winners and the dam was in fact purchased by Danny for £900 at a sale of Martins and she is a direct daughter of "The Big Hen" This pair also bred Danny his 7th Open Penzance YB National pigeon last year. Martin's winner flew Talbenny last week and was then paired up to his hen.
Ahoghill Flying Club 6/102 – Mr & Mrs Robinson 1065, 1018, Tom Young & Son 1008, 1005, 996, C Moore 989, Young McManus & Sons 973, J Smyth & Son 931, C Moore 915, T & G Balmer 851. Brooke Supplies 2 Bird Club – M/M Robinson 1065, T Young & Son 1008.
Randalstown HPS 9/117 – John Millar 1065, 1022, Hugh Boyd 1009, W & W Gilbert 1009, John Millar 995, Stewart Bros 974, W & W Gilbert 948, Smylie Bros 942.
Muckamore HPS 9/200 – A Steele 1061, Sam Murphy 1018, Magill & Laver 997y, Sam Murphy 997, S & N Maginty 989, S & J Bones & Yates 989, T Patterson & Son 988, 957.
Kells & District HPS 5/53 – C & D Jackson 1058, Surgenor Bros 1045, C & D Jackson 949, H Turkington 947, A Barkley & Son 918, McFarlane & Agnew 917, A Barkley & Son 903. Sizzlers 2 Bird Club – C & D Jackson 949.
Crumlin & District – John Harkness 1045, Patsy McGarrity 1003, K Carson & Son 999, S Thompson 987, 980.
Harryville HPS – J Millar & Son 1031, 981, A McBride 978, 977, R H Clements 965, 938, J Rock 937, J Millar & Son 913, A McBride 913, J Rock 886. Well done Derek Millar winning Bude with a Soontjen x Eagleson Busschaert.
Cullybackey HPS – G Gibson 1008, 1007, 988. The members extend their sincere condolences having learned of the passing of former member Hugh Surgenor, a larger than life character and an excellent racer over many years having retired from the sport some time ago. Condolences to his wife Madeline and the family circle, donations in lieu of flowers to James Henry Funeral Services, 100 Broughshane St, Ballymena. BT43 6EE for The Chest Heart & Stroke Association.
Rasharkin & District 5/57 – A C & T Tweed 943, H Cubitt 875, A C & T Tweed 874, H Cubitt 871, T Whyte 875. Danny Dixon – 1077, 1058, 1045.
Broughshane & District – Mrs Valerie Gage 788, Marc Neilly 782.
Ballymoney & Coleraine Clubs
Ballymoney HPS 19/218 – J McDowell & Sons 1079. D Dixon 1077, J Connolly 1077, A Wilson 1074, D Dixon 1058, D & H Stuart 1055, D Dixon 1045, D & H Stuart 1013, D Dixon 1011, J McDowell & Sons 1005, Brown & Stewart 996, M Gamble & Son 983. Great result for the furthest flying club in Sect B, the top four filled the top four Sect B positions and J McDowell & Sons won 1st Sect B for the second time this year. They have won with the highest velocity and the lowest velocity. This winner was a 2 year old blue hen Staf van Reet, both parents were purchased from Pete Norton of Walsall. Last year from Talbenny the hen won 10th Sect & 20th Open NIPA, she is a good one.
Coleraine Premier HPS 11/126 - J Hanson 1074, D Coyle & Son 1035, J L Madden 1032, Diamond Bros & G McLaughlin 1014, S Diamond 1004, D Coyle & Son 999, Diamond Bros & G McLaughlin 976, J Hanson 954, A McDonnel 922, L Hanson & So 920.
Coleraine & County Derry – D Platt & Son 1040, 1011, 892.
Windsor Social 8/63 – C Morrow & Son 1032, Rab Montgomery 904, R & J Parke 894, A & M Glass 877. Well done Clifford, super pigeon on a hard day.
Dervock RPS 5/40 – D & H Stuart 1055, 1013, 979, S Laverty 944, D Devenney 749, C McCook 714.
Rasharkin & District 5/57 – A C & T Tweed 943, H Cubitt 875, A C & T Tweed 874, H Cubitt 871, T Whyte 875. Danny Dixon – 1077, 1058, 1045.
Ballymoney West Combine - J McDowell & Son 1079, Brown & Stewart 996, M Gamble & Son 983, R J Elliott 512, J McConaghie 885, W Blair 863.
Coleraine Triangle Bude – J Hanson Coleraine Prem 1074, D Platt & Son Coleraine & Co Derry 1040, D Coyle & Son Coleraine Prem 1035, J L Madden Coleraine Prem 1032, C Morrow & Son Windsor Soc 1032, Diamond Bros & G McLaughlin Coleraine Prem 1014, D Platt & Son Coleraine & Co Derry 1011, S Diamond Coleraine Prem 1004, D Coyle & Son 999, Diamond Bros & G McLaughlin 976, J Hanson 954, A McDonnell Coleraine Prem 922, L Hanson & Son Coleraine Prem 920, Diamond Bros & G McLaughlin 913.
Foyle Valley Combine Bude – D Devine Strabane 930, T McBride Strabane 920, R & G Martin Maiden City 910, N McGavigan Strabane 905, A McCrudden Derry & Dist 877, A McCrudden 868, N McGavigan 829, A McCrudden 822, N McGavigan 829, B Harte Foyle 797, Paul Maxwell Foyle 686, J & G Ramsey Derry & Dist 652, W McCluskey Amelia Earhart 567.
City of Derry Federation Bude - R & G Martin Maiden City 910, A McCrudden Derry & Dist 877, A McCrudden 822, B Harte Foyle 797, Paul Maxwell Foyle 686, J & G Ramsey Derry & Dist 652, W McCloskey Amelia Earhart 567.