Marking Instructions.
Posted on June 12, 2021
Covid -19 is still a cause for concern and everyone’s safety has to be respected. Please adhere to any requests at the marking and clock stations.
Times for race marking.
10:15 to 12:30 N.I.P.A. sections A, B, D, E, H.
13:30 to 14:30 All south section and Individual south section members.
14: 00 to 15:30 East Down Combine, Ulster Fed., N.I.P.A. sections C, F, and G. Individual north section members.
Please take care when completing your entry forms, especially when totaling them up.
Attach your payment to the entry form and put your membership number on the back of your cheque or bank draft. If the payment covers more than one member please put all membership numbers on the back of the cheque or draft and keep the entry forms together.
Payments will not be processed at the race marking to avoid queuing.
Any shortages will be removed from pool monies and any over payments will be added to pool monies. (This can be avoided by accurately completing your entry form and payment.)
Any members paying by euro please remember to multiply the sterling grand total by 1.20 for the currency conversion.
Please keep your social distance at the marking centre.
Any help to race mark the pigeons would be appreciated.
Thank you for your co operation and please all act responsible when attending the marking centre and respect the facilities which have been kindly granted.
Catering will be available as usual.
We will update on Sunday to confirm race marking will take place on Monday.
Sunday 13/06/21
Sennen Cove Yearling National - Sponsored by H. Beattie & Son and Versele -Laga.
Race marking will take place on Monday times as in the previous post for a possible release on Wednesday.
Please observe social distancing when possible. Thank you for your co operation.
Wednesday 16/06/21
Sennen Cove Yearling National Wednesday 16th June.
Posted on June 16, 2021
Sennen Cove Yearling National - Wednesday 16th June. - Sponsored by Versele Laga and H. Beattie & Son.
Weather conditions are not favourable at present to liberate. - An improvement is expected later this morning.
Our next update will be around 11.30am.
Sennen Cove Yearling National - Wednesday 16th June. Sponsored by Versele Laga and H. Beattie & Son.
511 members have entered 3411 pigeons and are competing for £27,139.00
the pigeons have been released at 11.30am wind at release site was light south westerly.
Stillorgan clock station is still at Sallynoggin clubrooms contact Mags Curtis 0860532274 Banbridge Clock Station is now at Frazers Animal Feeds Premises
Coleraine Premier and Edgarstown (Portadown) clubrooms are also temporary clock stations. Our next update will be this evening.
Thursday 17/06/21
Sennen Cove Yearling National update Thursday @ 00:30
Posted on June 16, 2021
Sennen Cove Yearling National - Sponsored by Versele Laga & H Beattie & Son
Provisional result subject to correction.
1st A Darragh Cullybackey 1248
2nd A Darragh Cullybackey 1246
3rd D Dixon Ballymoney 1244
4th A & T Agnew Ballyclare 1225
5th D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick 1219
6th B McArdle & Son Newry City 1207
7th Larkin Bros Portadown 1204
8th S Milligan & Dtr. Downpatrick 1192
9th E Russell Hills & Maze 1169
10th Palmer McKay Graham Ballywalter 1161
South section - 1st M & P Byrne Arklow 1084 - 70 first day arrivals have been recorded in the race.
Clock checking for second day arrivals. Muckamore 16:30, Banbridge 18:00, Lisburn 19:00 to 21:00, Coleraine 18:00, Portadown 20:30
Balbriggan 21.00 Stillorgan & Kilkenny contact the station managers.
Sennen Cove Yearling Nat - 16/06/21 - A Darragh 1st & 2nd
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Re: Sennen Cove Yearling Nat - 16/06/21 - A Darragh 1st & 2n
INFC Yearling Nat 2021 – Alan Darragh three times the winner
The Yearling Nat for the INFC was flown as arranged on Wednesday 16th June with entries race marked in Lisburn on the Monday, members were invited to attend at various times over the day to ensure no large numbers gathered at any one time to keep within the Covid 19 regulations. Great work carried out by many teams of helpers, and the Secretary Trevor Topping available all day to sort out any problems. The entry was slightly down on the previous race in 2019 which I suppose was expected, 511 members sent 3411birds competing for £26,813 in pools and prizes. Due to weather problems liberation was delayed until 11.30am into a Lt South westerly wind and the race was once again kindly sponsored by Versele Laga & H Beattie & Son. The late liberation was a difficult call and at the end of the first day just 70 birds made home lofts and under 300 in race time, although, a good number of others have turned in. This race has always been one of the most successful since added to the programme and I well remember the late L O Barr and myself putting the idea forward first flown to celebrate H M the Queen Jubilee Year.
The Mid Antrim area had the best birds, and what a result it was for Alan Darragh of Cullybackey having two birds together for 1st & 2nd Open and now the winner of this Yearling Nat Classic for the 3rd time which is a record added to another record that of now 7 x 1st in the INFC which includes the Blue Riband of Irish racing the Kings Cup. Danny Dixon from Dunloy in County Antrim, another former 1st Nat winner was 3rd Open and all pooled to collect £2,638 and 1st in the Mid Antrim Combine.
1st, 2nd, 29th & 157th North Section, 1st, 2nd, 34th & 205th Open, Alan Darragh Cullybackey, Vel 1248, flying 332 miles, winning £1,050 and the Nelson Corry Trophy plus Sam Buckley Memorial Cup for 2B Ave.
If a fancier wins one National in his life-time, he has achieved more than he could have wished for, if they were to win two then fanciers would say this man's some racer but when a fancier wins 7 (Seven) Nationals there's no words to describe this amazing achievement. Alan Darragh of Cullybackey won his 7th National on 16th June 2021 at 19.18pm when he timed the winner of this year’s Sennen Cove Yearling National. For the record Alan's seven Nationals wins have been the Jersey Kings Cup 1986, Sennen Cove Yearling National 1989, 2010 & 2021, Friendship National Fougeres 2003 & Portland 2006 and the Old Hens National from Wadebridge in 2005. He has also been 2nd National on seven occasions 4 of these beaten by loft-mates. Racing with the NIPA he has won 1st Open Skibbereen Inland National in 1988 and 1st Open Penzance & Penzance Classic and has been twice 2nd Open in the NIPA French old bird Derby. One may ask is there a better CV in Europe? I Don't think so. Back to the race and Alan had two birds arrive together, first to trap was a blue cock racing on widowhood followed 37 seconds later by a blue chequer hen sitting on eggs, a third bird arrived later that evening at 20.37pm to win 34th Open. The first three birds are all related in some way and contain a lot of the old bloodlines including "Champion 05" the NIPA Skibbereen Inland Derby winner of 1988 and his 2nd Open Wadebridge YB National pigeon. Another unbelievable day’s racing from this top fancier and one thing's for sure, this won't be the last time he's featured in a Top 10 National report. 7 x 1st INFC is as good as it gets, it could be a long time before that is equalled and the record in the meantime will stand with one of the best racers in the Island of Ireland – Alan Darragh. Mervyn Eagleson PO Mid Antrim.
3rd & 70th North Section, 3rd & 92nd Open Danny Dixon Ballymoney, Vel 1244, flying 342 miles, winning £2638
In third position is Danny Dixon of Dunloy in Co Antrim. Danny is another top racing loft having 3 x 1st Open National wins and countless other top 10 positions on his CV .The first of his National wins was the INFC Skibbereen YB National in 1998 followed by the NIPA Rosscarberry YB National in 2006 and his third win was the INFC Penzance YB National in 2010. Danny's 3rd Open bird a blue chequer cock racing on roundabout was timed at 19.33pm for the 342 mile fly to the lofts in Dunloy. As a young bird it flew the Talbenny YB Derby and this season it had most inland races with it's first water race being the Yearling National. Dam is a direct Joss Josson and the sire is August Van Aert. Danny timed another bird early on the second morning to win 70th North Section 92nd Open.Mervyn Eagleson PO Mid Antrim Combine.
4th North Section & 4th Open A & T Agnew Ballyclare, Vel 1225, flying 324 miles, winning £379
The best bird in the hot bed of East Antrim was timed in Ballyclare, the local club have an outstanding record from the long-distance events. Trevor's bird was a Blue hen, she was flown on Roundabout, her last race was 1st Talbenny. This hen was 1st Section Talbenny Y B Derby last year and she was bred off Trevor's dad's pigeons. A great hen, something for the future.
5th North Sect & 5th Open D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick, Vel 1219, flying 321 miles, winning £120
Another top loft in East Antrim, Jim now racing on his own, but I well remember covering their racing especially in what was at one time the premier local club Carrick & District that is now closed leaving just Carrick Social in the local town. This race Jim timed Blue cheq cock at 19.13hrs flying some 321 miles and has now been named “Rock of Gibraltar”. He is 50% Leo Herman’s bred by Gary Cox and 50% Leo van Rijn bred by Eddie Arthur’s of Ballcarry & District HPS. It got 2 inland races and 1st Talbenny it is raced double window hood system, never won any prizes but raced steady.
6th North Section & 6th Open INFC C McArdle & Sons Banbridge, Vel 1207 flying 296 miles, winning £802
The Newry and Banbridge area have a long-distance tradition of success winning at the highest level that included the France long-distance events in the NIPA and including both the Blue Riband Kings Cup and the Friendship National. The Kings Cup had been won on three occasions before my first visit to the area in 1984 when Russell & Moffatt won from Lerwick and then just a few years later in 1989 when R Carson & Son won the Blue Riband event from Rennes. Diamond Carson had the big winner in the NIPA Premier OB National in what was a fantastic race last season. C McArdle & Son had the big early arrival in County Down and the loft topped the Banbridge Centre. Dam of their latest winner “Brogans Boy” was “Wee Ellen” who herself finished 2nd Open INFC in the YB Penzance National of 2018. Over the past few years, have tried to bring in distance birds from Buckley, Donnelly, Mark Ewbanks, W Sawers and J Brush, all fantastic local area lofts. Our second national young bird came direct from Glen Buckley and Sons of Annaghmore in a Kit of 6 young birds. The sire Van De Bulk cock and dam a Soontjen hen, many thanks Glenn. The sire of “Brogans Boy” was a gift bird from Donnelly Bros on Newry City, this one is a grandson of their YB Penzance Nat winner in 2009, another difficult event that had less than 200 bird’s home. This cock was put to stock after being hawked in the YB Nat Penzance in 2017, turned out a good move that. On this occasion Brian and Steve would like to thank both Donnelly Bros and Glen Buckley & Son who have been long time friends and gave their absolute best. The birds are fed on Natural from Donnelly Bros and training is supplied by Ivan Mawhinney.
7th North Section & 7th Open Larkin Bros Portadown, Vel 1204 flying 301 miles winning £631
It gives me great pleasure to be writing this as the brothers have been on the verge of a big national result, it finally came on the 16th of June with the partnership clocking a fantastic blue yearling cock to take 1st Club, 7th North Section & 7th National from the 2021 running of the INFC Yearling National, a more impressive performance considering the difficulties faced by our birds that day.
The cock has been an outstanding performer on the road as a young bird and yearling with excellent results in his bio, as a young bird he was 1st club, 10th section E 20th open in the Fermoy 5 bird, 1st club, 30th section 58th open Fermoy, 4th club 41st section E 99th open Talbenny young bird national. As a yearling he had two second club Fermoy and Fermoy 5 bird with this latest 7th National. He is a Kees Bosua Figo pigeon, his sire was a gift from the top partnership of Thompson and Lunn, who originated from the loft of the dam, which was a gift from Bernie Cochrane and Herman McAvoy of Kinallen View Lofts, the home of the finest collection of Kees Bosua Figo pigeons outside of the home loft of the Miracle man from southern Holland. Paul and Jim would like to congratulate the other prize winners and to thank all friends for the congratulatory messages and calls. Alan Larkin PO.
8th North Sect & 8th Open S Milligan & Dtr. Downpatrick Premier, Vel 1192 flying 290 miles winning £526
Sean Milligan and daughter Jenny came close again, in 2018 racing as Telford Bros & S & J Milligan they won the YB Grand National from Penzance. Two big results for the Downpatrick Premier who race in the East Down Combine. Blue Hen IHU 20N 01760 timed at 18.38hrs velocity 1192.8 finished 8th Open, 8th North sect, and 1st IHU velocity on the day, plus 1st Club East Down Combine. Won race as a young bird. Raced all Irish race as a young bird, Talbenny, Mallow sat before marking for Yearling National. Sitting 12 days. De Klak sire, and dam bred by T Marshall sons & Smith from the Up North Combine. Second arrival a Blue Cheq Hen IHU 20 N 01744 timed 2nd day 7.47am Van Der Buick - De Klak, finished 125th North Sect on velocity 578.
9th North Section & 9th Open E Russell Hillsborough & Maze, Vel 1169 flying 305 miles winning £95
10th North Section & 10th Open McComb Bros Killyleagh Central, Vel 1164 flying 298 miles winning £95 and Charles Ingle Memorial Cup
The ever-consistent partnership of McComb Bros Killyleagh score another top result. Birds sire bred by P McCullough and Dtr. of Downpatrick and dam R Moore and son of Bangor, bred from some of the best bloodlines in County Down.
11th North Section & 11th Open Palmer McKay & Graham Ballywalter, Vel 1161 flying 308 miles winning £159
Greyabbey in County Down is the home of the partnership of Adam Palmer, Rodney Graham and the late Bob McKay racing in the East Down Combine’s Ballywalter club. For many years the partnership was Bob McKay and his son in law Adam Palmer and then latterly the partnership was joined by Rodney Graham. Over the years this team have scored numerous top positions in a lot of top races. They entered 6 birds in his year’s INFC Yearling National from Sennen Cove recording two home in race time.The first of these and the provisional 11th Open in the race on 1161 is a Blue cheq hen which was timed at 7.17pm on the first evening. The breeding of this hen is from the best of birds from Bingham & Seaton, Adam and Rodney extend their sincere thanks to them for all their help and birds. The hen herself had flown every race in this year’s programme to date and when I asked Rodney, was she natural or Roundabout he replied “fighting” as she was on a jealousy system with her mate having another hen as well of which she was very jealous and gave her that little extra incentive. Clifford Browne PO.
The INFC Committee are grateful once again for all the help at the race marking, and also all those involved in the various Clock Centres across Ireland including the temporary stations an Edgarstown in Portadown and Coleraine, every little bit of help is appreciated. On a personal note, many thanks to all those who supplied text and photos for this report or helped in any other way. The more info we get the better job can be done, any little snips, details of the bird itself plus info on the sire and dam. Any awards won previous, how long in the birds etc. ASAP after the race.
Willie Reynolds - INFC Press Officer
Tel/Fax: (028) 256 44683
Mobile: 07538 238364
Twitter: willie reynolds@homerbhw
Email: homerbhw@gmail.com
http://www.infc.co.uk
http://www.pigeonnetwork.com
http://www.irishnationalflyingclub.com
http://www.elimarpigeons.com
The Yearling Nat for the INFC was flown as arranged on Wednesday 16th June with entries race marked in Lisburn on the Monday, members were invited to attend at various times over the day to ensure no large numbers gathered at any one time to keep within the Covid 19 regulations. Great work carried out by many teams of helpers, and the Secretary Trevor Topping available all day to sort out any problems. The entry was slightly down on the previous race in 2019 which I suppose was expected, 511 members sent 3411birds competing for £26,813 in pools and prizes. Due to weather problems liberation was delayed until 11.30am into a Lt South westerly wind and the race was once again kindly sponsored by Versele Laga & H Beattie & Son. The late liberation was a difficult call and at the end of the first day just 70 birds made home lofts and under 300 in race time, although, a good number of others have turned in. This race has always been one of the most successful since added to the programme and I well remember the late L O Barr and myself putting the idea forward first flown to celebrate H M the Queen Jubilee Year.
The Mid Antrim area had the best birds, and what a result it was for Alan Darragh of Cullybackey having two birds together for 1st & 2nd Open and now the winner of this Yearling Nat Classic for the 3rd time which is a record added to another record that of now 7 x 1st in the INFC which includes the Blue Riband of Irish racing the Kings Cup. Danny Dixon from Dunloy in County Antrim, another former 1st Nat winner was 3rd Open and all pooled to collect £2,638 and 1st in the Mid Antrim Combine.
1st, 2nd, 29th & 157th North Section, 1st, 2nd, 34th & 205th Open, Alan Darragh Cullybackey, Vel 1248, flying 332 miles, winning £1,050 and the Nelson Corry Trophy plus Sam Buckley Memorial Cup for 2B Ave.
If a fancier wins one National in his life-time, he has achieved more than he could have wished for, if they were to win two then fanciers would say this man's some racer but when a fancier wins 7 (Seven) Nationals there's no words to describe this amazing achievement. Alan Darragh of Cullybackey won his 7th National on 16th June 2021 at 19.18pm when he timed the winner of this year’s Sennen Cove Yearling National. For the record Alan's seven Nationals wins have been the Jersey Kings Cup 1986, Sennen Cove Yearling National 1989, 2010 & 2021, Friendship National Fougeres 2003 & Portland 2006 and the Old Hens National from Wadebridge in 2005. He has also been 2nd National on seven occasions 4 of these beaten by loft-mates. Racing with the NIPA he has won 1st Open Skibbereen Inland National in 1988 and 1st Open Penzance & Penzance Classic and has been twice 2nd Open in the NIPA French old bird Derby. One may ask is there a better CV in Europe? I Don't think so. Back to the race and Alan had two birds arrive together, first to trap was a blue cock racing on widowhood followed 37 seconds later by a blue chequer hen sitting on eggs, a third bird arrived later that evening at 20.37pm to win 34th Open. The first three birds are all related in some way and contain a lot of the old bloodlines including "Champion 05" the NIPA Skibbereen Inland Derby winner of 1988 and his 2nd Open Wadebridge YB National pigeon. Another unbelievable day’s racing from this top fancier and one thing's for sure, this won't be the last time he's featured in a Top 10 National report. 7 x 1st INFC is as good as it gets, it could be a long time before that is equalled and the record in the meantime will stand with one of the best racers in the Island of Ireland – Alan Darragh. Mervyn Eagleson PO Mid Antrim.
3rd & 70th North Section, 3rd & 92nd Open Danny Dixon Ballymoney, Vel 1244, flying 342 miles, winning £2638
In third position is Danny Dixon of Dunloy in Co Antrim. Danny is another top racing loft having 3 x 1st Open National wins and countless other top 10 positions on his CV .The first of his National wins was the INFC Skibbereen YB National in 1998 followed by the NIPA Rosscarberry YB National in 2006 and his third win was the INFC Penzance YB National in 2010. Danny's 3rd Open bird a blue chequer cock racing on roundabout was timed at 19.33pm for the 342 mile fly to the lofts in Dunloy. As a young bird it flew the Talbenny YB Derby and this season it had most inland races with it's first water race being the Yearling National. Dam is a direct Joss Josson and the sire is August Van Aert. Danny timed another bird early on the second morning to win 70th North Section 92nd Open.Mervyn Eagleson PO Mid Antrim Combine.
4th North Section & 4th Open A & T Agnew Ballyclare, Vel 1225, flying 324 miles, winning £379
The best bird in the hot bed of East Antrim was timed in Ballyclare, the local club have an outstanding record from the long-distance events. Trevor's bird was a Blue hen, she was flown on Roundabout, her last race was 1st Talbenny. This hen was 1st Section Talbenny Y B Derby last year and she was bred off Trevor's dad's pigeons. A great hen, something for the future.
5th North Sect & 5th Open D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick, Vel 1219, flying 321 miles, winning £120
Another top loft in East Antrim, Jim now racing on his own, but I well remember covering their racing especially in what was at one time the premier local club Carrick & District that is now closed leaving just Carrick Social in the local town. This race Jim timed Blue cheq cock at 19.13hrs flying some 321 miles and has now been named “Rock of Gibraltar”. He is 50% Leo Herman’s bred by Gary Cox and 50% Leo van Rijn bred by Eddie Arthur’s of Ballcarry & District HPS. It got 2 inland races and 1st Talbenny it is raced double window hood system, never won any prizes but raced steady.
6th North Section & 6th Open INFC C McArdle & Sons Banbridge, Vel 1207 flying 296 miles, winning £802
The Newry and Banbridge area have a long-distance tradition of success winning at the highest level that included the France long-distance events in the NIPA and including both the Blue Riband Kings Cup and the Friendship National. The Kings Cup had been won on three occasions before my first visit to the area in 1984 when Russell & Moffatt won from Lerwick and then just a few years later in 1989 when R Carson & Son won the Blue Riband event from Rennes. Diamond Carson had the big winner in the NIPA Premier OB National in what was a fantastic race last season. C McArdle & Son had the big early arrival in County Down and the loft topped the Banbridge Centre. Dam of their latest winner “Brogans Boy” was “Wee Ellen” who herself finished 2nd Open INFC in the YB Penzance National of 2018. Over the past few years, have tried to bring in distance birds from Buckley, Donnelly, Mark Ewbanks, W Sawers and J Brush, all fantastic local area lofts. Our second national young bird came direct from Glen Buckley and Sons of Annaghmore in a Kit of 6 young birds. The sire Van De Bulk cock and dam a Soontjen hen, many thanks Glenn. The sire of “Brogans Boy” was a gift bird from Donnelly Bros on Newry City, this one is a grandson of their YB Penzance Nat winner in 2009, another difficult event that had less than 200 bird’s home. This cock was put to stock after being hawked in the YB Nat Penzance in 2017, turned out a good move that. On this occasion Brian and Steve would like to thank both Donnelly Bros and Glen Buckley & Son who have been long time friends and gave their absolute best. The birds are fed on Natural from Donnelly Bros and training is supplied by Ivan Mawhinney.
7th North Section & 7th Open Larkin Bros Portadown, Vel 1204 flying 301 miles winning £631
It gives me great pleasure to be writing this as the brothers have been on the verge of a big national result, it finally came on the 16th of June with the partnership clocking a fantastic blue yearling cock to take 1st Club, 7th North Section & 7th National from the 2021 running of the INFC Yearling National, a more impressive performance considering the difficulties faced by our birds that day.
The cock has been an outstanding performer on the road as a young bird and yearling with excellent results in his bio, as a young bird he was 1st club, 10th section E 20th open in the Fermoy 5 bird, 1st club, 30th section 58th open Fermoy, 4th club 41st section E 99th open Talbenny young bird national. As a yearling he had two second club Fermoy and Fermoy 5 bird with this latest 7th National. He is a Kees Bosua Figo pigeon, his sire was a gift from the top partnership of Thompson and Lunn, who originated from the loft of the dam, which was a gift from Bernie Cochrane and Herman McAvoy of Kinallen View Lofts, the home of the finest collection of Kees Bosua Figo pigeons outside of the home loft of the Miracle man from southern Holland. Paul and Jim would like to congratulate the other prize winners and to thank all friends for the congratulatory messages and calls. Alan Larkin PO.
8th North Sect & 8th Open S Milligan & Dtr. Downpatrick Premier, Vel 1192 flying 290 miles winning £526
Sean Milligan and daughter Jenny came close again, in 2018 racing as Telford Bros & S & J Milligan they won the YB Grand National from Penzance. Two big results for the Downpatrick Premier who race in the East Down Combine. Blue Hen IHU 20N 01760 timed at 18.38hrs velocity 1192.8 finished 8th Open, 8th North sect, and 1st IHU velocity on the day, plus 1st Club East Down Combine. Won race as a young bird. Raced all Irish race as a young bird, Talbenny, Mallow sat before marking for Yearling National. Sitting 12 days. De Klak sire, and dam bred by T Marshall sons & Smith from the Up North Combine. Second arrival a Blue Cheq Hen IHU 20 N 01744 timed 2nd day 7.47am Van Der Buick - De Klak, finished 125th North Sect on velocity 578.
9th North Section & 9th Open E Russell Hillsborough & Maze, Vel 1169 flying 305 miles winning £95
10th North Section & 10th Open McComb Bros Killyleagh Central, Vel 1164 flying 298 miles winning £95 and Charles Ingle Memorial Cup
The ever-consistent partnership of McComb Bros Killyleagh score another top result. Birds sire bred by P McCullough and Dtr. of Downpatrick and dam R Moore and son of Bangor, bred from some of the best bloodlines in County Down.
11th North Section & 11th Open Palmer McKay & Graham Ballywalter, Vel 1161 flying 308 miles winning £159
Greyabbey in County Down is the home of the partnership of Adam Palmer, Rodney Graham and the late Bob McKay racing in the East Down Combine’s Ballywalter club. For many years the partnership was Bob McKay and his son in law Adam Palmer and then latterly the partnership was joined by Rodney Graham. Over the years this team have scored numerous top positions in a lot of top races. They entered 6 birds in his year’s INFC Yearling National from Sennen Cove recording two home in race time.The first of these and the provisional 11th Open in the race on 1161 is a Blue cheq hen which was timed at 7.17pm on the first evening. The breeding of this hen is from the best of birds from Bingham & Seaton, Adam and Rodney extend their sincere thanks to them for all their help and birds. The hen herself had flown every race in this year’s programme to date and when I asked Rodney, was she natural or Roundabout he replied “fighting” as she was on a jealousy system with her mate having another hen as well of which she was very jealous and gave her that little extra incentive. Clifford Browne PO.
The INFC Committee are grateful once again for all the help at the race marking, and also all those involved in the various Clock Centres across Ireland including the temporary stations an Edgarstown in Portadown and Coleraine, every little bit of help is appreciated. On a personal note, many thanks to all those who supplied text and photos for this report or helped in any other way. The more info we get the better job can be done, any little snips, details of the bird itself plus info on the sire and dam. Any awards won previous, how long in the birds etc. ASAP after the race.
Willie Reynolds - INFC Press Officer
Tel/Fax: (028) 256 44683
Mobile: 07538 238364
Twitter: willie reynolds@homerbhw
Email: homerbhw@gmail.com
http://www.infc.co.uk
http://www.pigeonnetwork.com
http://www.irishnationalflyingclub.com
http://www.elimarpigeons.com
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Re: Sennen Cove Yearling Nat - 16/06/21 - A Darragh 1st & 2n
Versele-Laga Sponsorship:
Irish National Fling Club I.N.F.C Yearling National 2021
Versele-Laga kindly sponsored 9 bags of Pigeon Corn to the top 3 positions of the I.N.F.C Yearling National 2021
Congratulations to the winners.
• 1st & 2nd A Darragh – Cullybackey – 6 bags
• 3rd D Dixon – Ballymoney – 3 Bags
Please contact BEATTIE’s Bird & Pet Foods - H Beattie & Son to provide details for collection of alternative arrangements.
Pictured we have:
Garry Johnson - Versele-Laga Head of UK Sales
Trevor Topping - I.N.F.C. Chairman
Alan Doyle - Versele-Laga Sales Rep
Cyril Beattie - BEATTIE's Bird & Pet Foods
Hilary Beattie - BEATTIE's Bird & Pet Foods
Well done to all involved.
Regards
Cyril Beattie & Jeffrey Beattie
BEATTIE's Bird & Pet Foods
H. Beattie & Son
120 Portadown Road
Tandragee
Co. Armagh
BT62 2JX
Northern Ireland
Phone:- 028 38 840 486
Fax:- 028 38 841 727
Website:- http://www.beattiespetfoods.com
Email:- info@beattiespetfoods.com
Irish National Fling Club I.N.F.C Yearling National 2021
Versele-Laga kindly sponsored 9 bags of Pigeon Corn to the top 3 positions of the I.N.F.C Yearling National 2021
Congratulations to the winners.
• 1st & 2nd A Darragh – Cullybackey – 6 bags
• 3rd D Dixon – Ballymoney – 3 Bags
Please contact BEATTIE’s Bird & Pet Foods - H Beattie & Son to provide details for collection of alternative arrangements.
Pictured we have:
Garry Johnson - Versele-Laga Head of UK Sales
Trevor Topping - I.N.F.C. Chairman
Alan Doyle - Versele-Laga Sales Rep
Cyril Beattie - BEATTIE's Bird & Pet Foods
Hilary Beattie - BEATTIE's Bird & Pet Foods
Well done to all involved.
Regards
Cyril Beattie & Jeffrey Beattie
BEATTIE's Bird & Pet Foods
H. Beattie & Son
120 Portadown Road
Tandragee
Co. Armagh
BT62 2JX
Northern Ireland
Phone:- 028 38 840 486
Fax:- 028 38 841 727
Website:- http://www.beattiespetfoods.com
Email:- info@beattiespetfoods.com
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Re: Sennen Cove Yearling Nat - 16/06/21 - A Darragh 1st & 2nd
HOMERS ODYSSEY – 2021 INFC Yearling National Clubs, Feds & Combines
The Yearling Nat for the INFC was flown as arranged on Wednesday 16th June with entries race marked in Lisburn on the Monday, members were invited to attend at various times over the day to ensure no large numbers gathered at any one time to keep within the Covid 19 regulations. Great work carried out by many teams of helpers, and the Secretary Trevor Topping available all day to sort out any problems. The entry was slightly down on the previous race in 2019 which I suppose was expected, 511 members sent 3411birds competing for £26,813 in pools and prizes. Due to weather problems liberation was delayed until 11.30am into a Lt South westerly wind and the race was once again kindly sponsored by Versele Laga & H Beattie & Son. The late liberation was a difficult call and at the end of the first day just 70 birds made home lofts and under 300 in race time, although, a good number of others have turned in. This race has always been one of the most successful since added to the programme and I well remember the late L O Barr and myself putting the idea forward first flown to celebrate H M the Queen Jubilee Year. I believe this was the first time the prizes were not filled, it was a strange season was 2021.
The Mid Antrim area had the best birds, and what a result it was for Alan Darragh of Cullybackey having two birds together for 1st & 2nd Open and now the winner of this Yearling Nat Classic for the 3rd time which is a record added to another record that of now 7 x 1st in the INFC which includes the Blue Riband of Irish racing the Kings Cup. Danny Dixon from Dunloy in County Antrim, another former 1st Nat winner was 3rd Open and all pooled to collect £2,638 and won 1st in the Mid Antrim Combine.
INFC Sennen Cove Yearling Nat 511/3411 sponsored by Versele Laga and H Beattie & Son - A Darragh Cullybackey 1248, A Darragh 1246, D Dixon Ballymoney 1244, A & T Agnew Ballyclare 1225, D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick Soc 1219, C McArdle & Sons Banbridge 1207, Larkin Bros Portadown & Drumcree 1204, S Milligan & Daughter Downpatrick Prem 1192, E Russell Hillsborough & Maze 1169, McComb Bros Killyleagh Cent 1164, Palmer McKay & Graham Ballywalter 1161, Donnelly Bros Millvale 1152, G Adair Crossgar 1148, Gordon Bros & Sons Killyleagh Cent 1138, Joe McGreevy Crossgar 1133, Collins & Douglas Blackwatertown 1131, R Bell & Sons Edgarstown 1130, G & C Topley Laurelvale 1129, D & B Lyness Lurgan Soc 1125, McMurray & Anderson Ligoniel 1123.
North Sect Yearling National 304/2236 - A Darragh Cullybackey 1248, A Darragh 1246, D Dixon Ballymoney 1244, A & T Agnew Ballyclare 1225, D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick Soc 1219, C McArdle & Sons Banbridge 1207, Larkin Bros Portadown & Drumcree 1204, S Milligan & Daughter Downpatrick Prem 1192, E Russell Hillsborough & Maze 1169, McComb Bros Killyleagh Cent 1164.
South Sect Yearling National 207/1137 – Byrne & Bradley Newtown Kilpedder 1121, P Daly Newtown Kilpedder 1121, Gregory Bros Rathnew 1108, Paul & Marie Byrne Arklow Utd 1084, T & S Molloy Arklow Utd 1083, S Cunningham & Sons Sallynoggin 1067, Owen Kirwan Gorey 1053, P & E Gormley Gorey 1040, R Fewings Rathnew 1035, W Bollard & Son Finglas 969.
Muckamore Station Yearling Nat – A Darragh Cullybackey 1248, A Darragh 1246, A & T Agnew Ballyclare 1225, D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick Soc 1219, McMurray & Anderson Ligoniel 1123, Lynch Bros Ballycarry & Dist 1001, R Bethel & Son and D Young Muckamore 1096, A Darragh 1068, G McNeilly Ballyclare 979, A Thompson Ballyclare 910.
Coleraine Station Yearling Nat – D Dixon Ballymoney 1244, D Dixon 600.
Banbridge Station Yearling Nat – C McArdle & Sons Banbridge 1207, Donnelly Bros Millvale 1152, D & B Lyness Lurgan Soc 1125, M Conlon & Sons Banbridge 1097, N Black & Son Dromara 1097, Darren Aiken Dromara 1080, M Duggan & Son Blackwatertown 1067, J Murtagh & Son Ballyholland 1064, M Peters Ballyholland 1064, S Ogle Drumnavaddy 1045.
Wicklow Station Yearling Nat – Byrne & Bradley Newtown Kilpedder 1121, P Daly Newtown Kilpedder 1121, Gregory Bros Rathnew 1108, Paul & Marie Byrne Arklow Utd 1084, T & S Molloy Arklow Utd 1083, O Kirwan Gorey 1053, R Fewings Rathnew 1035, P & E Gormley Gorey 1040, N Dickenson & Son Wicklow SR 926, B Burke Arklow Utd 917.
Balbriggan Station Yearling Nat – W Bollard & Son Finglas 959, T McLoughlin & Son Finglas 950, P Rock & Son Dublin NE 825, Joe Doheny Malahide & Dist 816, J McLoughlin Blanchardstown 814, P J Corcoran & Son Balbriggan 805, D White Clontarf 802, E & J Campbell Balbriggan 776.
NIPA (INFC) Sennen Cove Yearling Nat - A Darragh Cullybackey 1248, A Darragh 1246, D Dixon Ballymoney 1244, A & T Agnew Ballyclare 1225, D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick Soc 1219, C McArdle & Sons Banbridge 1207, Larkin Bros Portadown & Drumcree 1204, E Russell Hillsborough & Maze 1169, Donnelly Bros Millvale 1152, G Adair Crossgar 1148, Collins & Douglas Blackwatertown WE 1131, R Bell & Sons Edgarstown 1130, G & C Topley Laurelvale 1129, D & B Lyness Lurgan Social 1125, McMurray & Anderson Ligoniel & District 1123, J & E Calvin Annaghmore 1110, Lynch Bros Ballycarry & Dist 1101, M Conlon & Sons Banbridge 1097, N Black & Son Dromara 1097, R Bethel & Son and D Young Muckamore 1096.
East Antrim Combined INFC Yearling Nat Sennen Cove – A & T Agnew Ballyclare 1225, D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick Social 1219, McMurray & Anderson Ligoniel 1123, Lynch Bros Ballycarry & Dist 1101, G McNeilly Ballyclare 985, A Thompson Ballyclare 910, C & L Woodside Ballyclare 858, C & L Woodside 857, A Gault Ballyclare 850, G McNeilly 736, A Thompson 716, A Thompson 713, C & L Woosdide 649, R Duddy Ballyclare 643, J & R Blair Ballyclare 577, A Thompson 511, R Duddy 511, D & J Armstrong & Son 506, N J Arthurs Ballycarry & Dist 383, A Thompson 290, G K & I Moxham Larne & District 282.
INFC Sennen Cove Yearling National – East Down Combine - 1st EDC 8th North Sect S Milligan & Dtr Downpatrick Premier 1192, 2nd EDC 10th North Sect McComb Bros Killyleagh Central 1164, 3rd EDC 11th North Sect Palmer Mc Kay & Graham Ballywalter SPC 1161, 4th EDC 15th North Sect Gordon Bros & Sons Killyleagh Central 1138, 5th EDC 16th North Sect J McGreevy Crossgar HPS 1133, 6th EDC 22nd North Sect Myles Kincaid McCann & Auld Dundonald HPS 1120, 7th EDC 38th North Sect R McVeigh & Sons Dundrum HPS 1032. A big congratulations to Sean & Jenny Milligan on winning 1st East Down Combine.
The Irish National Flying Club got their season under way with the Sennen Cove Yearling National on Wednesday 16th June. Birds were liberated at 11.30am in a light south westerly wind. The race turned out a very tough event with only 6 birds timed in the Mid Antrim Combine. Three times 1st Open National winner Danny Dixon of Rasharkin had the best Combine bird and finished 3rd Open INFC plus £2638. Danny who had the only bird in the Combine on the night timed his winner at 19.33pm for the 342 mile fly, to the lofts in Dunloy. The sire is August van Aert and the dam is a direct Joss Josson. Danny timed early on the next morning to take 2nd spot in the MA Combine and 91st Open INFC. The only other members to time were associate members MDC Magill and placed 165th Open, Ballymena & Dist winners Blair & Rankin 179th Open, associate member Gary Gibson 213th Open and George & Ann Eagleson of Ballymena 229th Open. Mervyn Eagleson PO.
Mid Antrim Combine INFC Sennen Cove Yearling National - D Dixon Rasharkin 1244, D Dixon Rasharkin 800, MDC Magill Associate 563, Blair & Rankin Ballymena 527, G Gibson Associate 445, G & A Eagleson Ballymena 405.
NICC Yearling National - Hello all, please find attached the race result for the 1st ever NICC race. We duplicated the result through from the INFC Yearling National Sennen Cove. Congratulations to Jim Armstrong (D & J Armstrong & Son) Carrick Social on being the first ever winner of a NICC race. 2nd goes to one of the founding minds of the NICC and long-time servant to the sport of Pigeon Racing Sid Collins who races in partnership with Mrs Douglas out of the Blackwatertown club. 3rd and the 2-Bird award is won by top national racer Tommy McClean racing out of the Annaghmore club. Tommy managed to clock 4 out of the 14 birds that were timed in the INFC result. Another great season seems on the cards for Tommy. All of the above, will receive a specially commissioned framed montage of their bird race result and race route map. These measure 600mm x 450mm (24 inches x 18 inches) all prizes have been kindly sponsored by www.pigeonpartners.com online auction platform. An image of Jim's award awaiting the final image of his winning bird can be seen below. All others in the prizes will receive certificates of achievement to mark this race.
Going forward with future races, 1st 2nd & 3rd prize winners will receive montage award, again our thanks to www.pigeonpartners.com for sponsoring these for this season. Any racer finishing in the Top 10 including the first 3 will also receive a certificate of achievement. Remember anyone can join if they race from a club based in Northern Ireland. Membership is free for 2021 and we are accepting new members right up to the end of the current racing season. So, if you want a chance to win one of these magnificent awards just email me at info@niccpigeons.co.uk or phone or WhatsApp me on 07565873773. Good luck for the rest of the season
It was particularly appropriate to see one of the founding forces behind the NICC, Sid Collins, well up in the prizes. Congratulations to the race team of Collins & Douglas. The team of Collins & Douglas flying out of the Blackwatertown W. E. club took 16th North Section 16th Open INFC Yearling National Sennen Cove. Flying a distance of 303 miles and 312 yards, their Mealy hen returned with a velocity of 1,131ypm. The following are Sid's words about the hen. The breeding of the pigeon is as follows. Bred at my stock loft. Its bloodlines are that of my Irish long-distance birds, a recent introduction of the Dave Goddard bloodlines, via Drew Caskey has shown up Trump's in this case. Another important part of the race team are Geoffrey's Douglas bloodlines of the wal Zootjens and Cuesters. Main part of the day-to-day management is carried out by Geoffrey himself in Lurgan. The main man behind the race team management. Many thanks to Sid Collins for providing the original photograph of the 2nd NICC Sennen Cove winner. Thanks then to the guys at www.pigeonpartners.com for producing the montage for the Award. Jonathan Bailie Secretary NICC.
NICC Sennen Cove Ylr National (INFC) – D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick 1219, Collins & Douglas Blackwatertown 1131, T McClean Annaghmore 1083, R G & G Donaldson Blackwatertown 952, T McClean 947, T McClean 910, R G & G Donaldson 681, Mal Maguire & Son Millvale 677, Grattan Bros & Speers Eastway 659, O & M Monaghan Colin 650.
South Leinster Federation (Sennen Cove INFC Yearling National) -Byrne & Bradley Newtown 1,121.70 & 1st Channel Club, Paul Daly Newtown 1,121.55, Gregory Brothers Rathnew 1,108.81, Marie & Paul Byrne Arklow United 1,084.50, Tony & Sylvia Molloy Arklow United 1,083.31, Owen Kirwan Gorey 1,053.51, Pascal & Edward Gormley Gorey 1,040.001, Ron Fewings Rathnew 1,035.31, Billy Burke Arklow United 929.44, Owen Kirwan 928.
East Coast Federation (Dublin) INFC Ylr Nat – N Briscoe Castlebellingham 909, J Doheny Malahide & District 816, P J Corcoran & Son Balbriggan 805, E & J Campbell Balbriggan 776, P Arthur Boyne Valley 739, J Carey Malahide & District 670, Richardson Bros Balbriggan 543, S Sharkey Castlebellingham 517, Reynolds & Cairns Castlebellingham 474, T Speers Malahide & District 462.
Irish SR Fed (INFC Ylr Nat Sennen Cove) – S Cunningham & Sons Sallynoggin 1067, W Bollard & Son Finglas 959, McCann & Whelan Bray South End 837, C Maples Northside 547, M Maguire & Son Sallynoggin 512, Matthews & Bermingham Sallynoggin 509, Matthews & Bermingham 509, N & N Smith Greenhills 493, S Doyle Ballybrack 463, S Duran Blanchardstown 416.
INFC Clubs Sennen Cove Ylr National –
Cullybackey HPS – A Darragh 1248, 1246, 1068, N & S Anderson 579, D & H Kirkpatrick 530, A Darragh 485, G Gibson 445.
Ballymoney HPS – D Dixon 1244, 800.
Ballyclare & District – A & T Agnew 1225, G McNeilly 979, A Thompson 910, C & L Woodside 858, 857, A Gault 850, G McNeilly 736, A Thompson 716, 713, C & L Woodside 649, R Duddy 643, J & R Blair 577, A Thompson 511, R Duddy 511, A Thompson 290. The best bird in the hot bed of East Antrim was timed in Ballyclare, the local club have an outstanding record from the long-distance events. Trevor's bird was a Blue hen, she was flown on Roundabout, her last race was 1st Talbenny. This hen was 1st Section Talbenny Y B Derby last year and she was bred off Trevor's dad's pigeons. A great hen, something for the future.
Carrick Social – D & J Armstrong & Son 1219, 506.
Banbridge – C McArdle & Sons 1207, M Conlon & Sons 1097, C McArdle & Sons 845, McCracken Bros 601, 577, E G Sands & Son 380, McCracken Bros 379, Men Jian Zhang 362, 334.
Portadown & Drumcree - Larkin Bros 1204, P Matchett 908, B Creaney 580. Big congratulations to Paul & Jim Larkin on a super performance from the yearling national timing their blue cock at 6.51pm last night to finish 1st Club & 7th Open! Paul would like to personally thank Bernie Cochrane & Herman McEvoy for the parents of the winner. Also, a big congratulations to Paul Matchett who timed at 9.16pm last night finishing 2nd Club on a very difficult race! Great achievement Paul well done! 3rd Club was Bobby Creaney who timed on the 2nd day at 8.21am, well done Bobby.
Downpatrick Premier – S Milligan & Daughter 1192, D McNabb & Partners 869, S Milligan & Daughter 578.
Hillsborough & Maze – E Russell 1169, J Greenaway 1039, J Kelly & Sons 674, J Greenaway 614, J Kelly & Sons 579, 393.
Killyleagh Central – McComb Bros 1164, Gordon Bros & Sons 1138, McComb Bros 600.
Ballywalter SPC – Palmer, McKay & Graham 1161, 620.
Millvale – Donnelly Bros 1152, Mark Maguire & Son 815, Mal Maguire & Son 677, Donnelly Bros 619, 557, 454, 416.
Crossgar RPRA – G Adair 1148, 895, 803, 599, 579, 577, 568.
Crossgar HPS – Joe McGreevy 1133, P Byrne & Son 575.
Blackwatertown WE – Collins & Douglas 1132, R G & G Donaldson 952, 681, Joe Brown, R G & G Donaldson, Joe Brown. Very big congratulations to Collins & Douglas on their win from Sennen Cove Yearling National, which turned into a very tough race. Team Donaldson clocked on the night finishing 2nd and got another one early on 2nd morning to take 3rd Club also. Joe Brown clocked late morning and got another one in afternoon. The United Lofts Boys had also a Midday arrival. Well done to everyone that clocked over the 2 Day Race with INFC, with all the arrivals featuring In the Overall Result in coming days. M Duggan & Son 1067. Gary PO.
Edgarstown – R Bell & Sons 1130, S & E Buckley 616, A & R Neill 448, M Hughes 372. Well done Ronnie and Jason Bell winning, a very hard and testing Yearling National, well done to all in the result very gallant pigeons.
Laurelvale – G & C Topley 1129, 679, J Funston 645, J Serplus 620, G & C Topley 496, Dowey Bros 485.
Lurgan Social - D & B Lyness 1125, K Henderson & Son 808, 681.
Ligoniel & District – McMurray & Anderson 1123.
Newtown Kilpedder – Byrne & Bradley 1121, P Daly 1121, Massey & Duffy 672, Cooley Bros & son 662.
Dundonald – Myles Kincaid McCann & Auld 1120, 582.
Annaghmore – J & E Calvin 1110, T McClean 1083, W G Neill 1021, T McClean 947, R D Calvin 927, T McClean 910, R Buckley 738, 634, W G Neill 633, T McClean 547, G Buckley & Sons 275.
Rathnew - Gregory Bros 1108, R Fewings 1035, Gregory Bros 738, P & J Snell 731, Merrigan Bros 729, R Fewings 717, J & M Merrigan 637, 627, J Fitzgerald & Grand-daughter 444, J & M Merrigan 422, Gregory Bros 418, J Fitzgerald & Grand-daughter 415, 394, T & T Moorehouse & Grandson 393, J Fitzgerald & Grand-daughter 391, 363, R Fewings 357, J Fitzgerald & Grand-daughterv347, J & M Merrigan 326, 321, 280, Gregory Bros 242.
Ballycarry & District – Lynch Bros 1101, Degnan & McKee 432, N J Arthurs 383.
Dromara – N Black & Son 1097, D Aiken 1080, N Black & Son 554.
Muckamore HPS – R Bethel & Son and D Young 1096, Mr & Mrs Magill 381. Bobby and I would like to thank Ronnie Williamson and Claire Williamson for the gift of both the sire and dam of our 29th Open INFC Ylr National cock. D Young.
Arklow United RPC - Paul & Marie Byrne 1084, T & S Molloy 1083, B Burke 917, Leonard De Ridder & Callo 744, D O’Neill 633, E E &B S Kavanagh 421.
Sallynoggin – S Cunningham & Sons 1067, M Maguire & Son 512, Matthews & Bermingham 509, 509, 321, Dermot Roe 307. Well done Stephen & Linda on a great win today been only bird in the club so far from a very though race, had only bird on the day.
Killyleagh & District – Morrison Bros 1065.
Ballyholland – J Murtagh & Son 1064, M Peters 1064, C O’Hare & Son 899, J Murtagh & Son 813, 810, A McAteer & Sons 735, C O’Hare & Son 521, A McAteer & Sons 418, 389.
Gorey RPS – Owen Kirwan 1053, P & E Gormley 1040, Owen Kirwan 928.
Drumnavaddy – S Ogle 1045, E McAlinden 647, McGrath & McParland 610, E McAlinden 610, S Ogle 588, E McAlinden 473, S Ogle 414. Congratulations to Sammy Ogle on winning the Drumavaddy Inv HPS club from the very hard INFC Ylr Nat, also to all in the result.
Bondhill Social – Capper Bros 1044, 808, John Greenaway 666, 603, Capper Bros 258, 247.
Dundrum – R McVeigh & Sons 1032, 664.
Wilton Cross – Michael Duggan & Son 1067, G Douglas 985, H T & J Larkin 674, 443, 379. Congratulations to Michael Duggan’s winning, a very difficult Yearling National.
Armagh HPS – P Campbell & Sons 965, D C & P McArdle 496. Well done P Campbell & son winning Armagh HPS Sennen Cove Yearling National.
Finglas – W Bollard & Son 959, T McLoughlin & Son 950.
Harmony HPS – Abernethy & Turner 955, S Wilson & Son 901.
Newtownbreda – T Marshall & Son 948, 903, K & B McConaghie & Son 870, T Marshall & Son 716.
Wicklow SR Club – N Dickenson & Son 926, Esmond Clare & Esmond 759, Terry Kavanagh 680, K Hodgkinson 672.
Castlebellingham – N Briscoe 909, J Sharkey 517, Reynolds & Cairns 474.
Comber Social – Burns Bros 874.
Annalong – J McCartan 851, J Trimble & Grandson 818, Len McCavery 471, J McCartan 416.
Bray South End – McCann & Whelan 847, Fitzpatrick & Hughes 292.
Dublin Northeast RPC – P Rock & Son 825, L Keogh 538.
Malahide & District – Joe Doheny 816, J Carey 670, T Speers 462, 395.
Blanchardstown RPC – J McLoughlin 814, S Duran 416.
Bray Invitation – H Egan & Son 812.
Balbriggan – P J Corcoran & Son 805, E & J Campbell 776, Richardson Bros 543.
Millisle – R Strain & Son 803.
Clontarf RPC – D White 802.
Naas RPC – A Marsella 758.
Corrigs – Robert Shaw 756, 562, 394.
Boyne Valley – Patrick Arthur 739, Dylan Dwyer 408, B & P Emmett 382.
Doagh & District – Mr & Mrs B McNeilly 727.
Castledawson – S McFlynn 723.
Enniscorthy - Mohmmad Niaz 684.
Millvale – Mal Maguire & Son 677.
Colin HPS – J & M & M Brown 676, O & M Monaghan 650, P & K Braniff 630.
Eastway – Grattan Bros & Speers 659.
Gilford & District – Rafferty & Toman 655, O Fitzpatrick & Son 553, Rafferty & Toman 509, Dillon & Morrow 438.
Ballylesson – I & A Cousins and M & J Albert 642, 552,
Annsborough – James Cleland 638, 561, 477.
Lisburn & District HPS – L Magee & Son 629, A & T & J Houston 627, R Topping & Son 490.
Kingsmorss – J & S Graham 600.
NI Middle Route – Maurice Weir 599, 599.
Harryville HPS – W & D Rodgers 583, M D C Magill 563.
Northside – C Maples 547.
Balbriggan – Richardson Bros 543, P J Corcoran & Son 344.
Newry City - K & H Young 530.
Loughgall – W Corrigan 533, McGeary Bros 522.
Ballymena & District HPS - Blair & Rankin 527, G & A Eagleson 404. Only 2 birds were timed in the club and both by former 1st Open NIPA Talbenny YB National winners. Bertie Blair had the winner with a blue pied cock feeding a 5-day old chick. Sire Grondelaer from clubmate Martin Graham and dam Soontjen from Davy Campbell of Glengormley. George and Ann Eagleson had the only other arrival. This loft won 1st Open in a tough Talbenny YB Derby way back in 1987 and more recently in 2017 they won 1st Mid Antrim Combine from the INFC Kings Cup race from St Allouestre.
Newry & District – Ronnie Williamson 524, M Gillan 503, Ronnie Williamson 453.
Lagan Valley RPC – Spence Bros 496.
Greenhills – N & N Smith 493.
Ballybrack – S Doyle 463.
Skerries – D Devine 453, 152, Hand & Kallmeuer 383, P Carson Son & Daughter 363, D Devine 324.
Bray Invitation – James Cullen 385.
Dublin North County – N Grant & Sons 388.
Glenavy & District – I Gibb & Sons 377.
Doagh & District – A & N Lewis 363.
Blackwater RPC – Bolger Family 344, 290.
Shelbourne Premier - J Byrne & Daughter 290.
Larne & District HPS - G K & I Moxham 282.
Three Counties RPC – T & E Kelly 256. This INFC race report will be followed by a look back at the two races from France the Kings Cup and Friendship Nat both flown on the one week and then the Young Bird Bude and Skibbereen. Any photos or bird detail send them on.
Annual dinner and presentation -
This year’s annual dinner and prize distribution for Irish National FC is planned for Friday 26th November 2021 at the Stormont Hotel Belfast. At present the Stormont Hotel must operate under Covid -19 legislation / restrictions and have informed us that numbers permitted in the function room are restricted and seating at tables is reduced to six. Tickets are £30.00 and accommodation if booked through the Irish National Flying Club is Single Room £80.00 Double Room £100.00 Family Room £120.00. Committee members who require dinner tickets should contact the Secretary Trevor Topping ASAP. Tickets and accommodation can be booked through the secretary by phone or email infcpigeons@btinternet.com
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Photo Captions for Clubs, Feds & Combines Yearling National
Alan Darragh of Cullybackey holding his Yearling Nat winner, he won the race for the third time and now holds the record of 7 x 1st in the INFC.
“Swallow Brae Seven”, the 2021 INFC Yearling Nat winner for Alan Darragh.
Danny Dixon of Rasharkin & District, top cash winner holding his latest ace racer winning 1st MAC, 3rd North Sect & 3rd Open INFC.
Trevor Agnew from Ballyclare, best bird in East Antrim and finished 4th Open INFC.
Jim Armstrong had the best bird in Carrickfergus, County Antrim.
Winner in the newly formed NICC for D & J Armstrong & Son of the Carrick Social RPC.
C McArdle & Son were the best in the Banbridge Centre.
Bird pic – Chris Lynch cock was 26th Open in the Sennen Cove winning some £1052 in pools and prizes.
Blair & Rankin had 1st Club in Ballymena & District HPS, with grandson Jacob.
Brothers Paul & Jim Larkin had the best bird in Portadown & Drumcree.
Paul Matchett who timed at 9.16pm last night finishing 2nd Club Portadown on a very difficult race!
R Bell & Son had 1st Club in the Portadown based Edgarstown HPS.
McComb Bros had 1st Club in Killyleagh Central.
Palmer & McKay had the best two birds in Ballywalter.
Collins & Douglas were the winners in the Blackwatertown West End.
This winner for Collins & Douglas took 2nd Open in the NICC.
Mal Maguire & Son from Millvale had the best bird into City of Newry.
Sean Milligan and daughter winner in the East Down Combine - Well done to Sean Milligan and Jenny.
Alan Darragh collected nine bags of mixture supplied by race sponsor H Beattie & Son for winning 1st & 2nd Open Yearling Nat Sennen Cove.
The Muckamore partners Bobby Bethel and David Young would like to thank Ronnie Williamson and Claire Williamson for the gift of both the sire and dam of our 29th open Ylr National cock, and earlier Gerry Reynolds Mr and Mrs Reynolds of Abbey Social for breeding us our 63rd North Sect Skibereen Inland National hen.
Larkin Bros bird in the INFC Yearling National.
All photos published in Elimar Pigeons under Irish Nat FC including results
The Yearling Nat for the INFC was flown as arranged on Wednesday 16th June with entries race marked in Lisburn on the Monday, members were invited to attend at various times over the day to ensure no large numbers gathered at any one time to keep within the Covid 19 regulations. Great work carried out by many teams of helpers, and the Secretary Trevor Topping available all day to sort out any problems. The entry was slightly down on the previous race in 2019 which I suppose was expected, 511 members sent 3411birds competing for £26,813 in pools and prizes. Due to weather problems liberation was delayed until 11.30am into a Lt South westerly wind and the race was once again kindly sponsored by Versele Laga & H Beattie & Son. The late liberation was a difficult call and at the end of the first day just 70 birds made home lofts and under 300 in race time, although, a good number of others have turned in. This race has always been one of the most successful since added to the programme and I well remember the late L O Barr and myself putting the idea forward first flown to celebrate H M the Queen Jubilee Year. I believe this was the first time the prizes were not filled, it was a strange season was 2021.
The Mid Antrim area had the best birds, and what a result it was for Alan Darragh of Cullybackey having two birds together for 1st & 2nd Open and now the winner of this Yearling Nat Classic for the 3rd time which is a record added to another record that of now 7 x 1st in the INFC which includes the Blue Riband of Irish racing the Kings Cup. Danny Dixon from Dunloy in County Antrim, another former 1st Nat winner was 3rd Open and all pooled to collect £2,638 and won 1st in the Mid Antrim Combine.
INFC Sennen Cove Yearling Nat 511/3411 sponsored by Versele Laga and H Beattie & Son - A Darragh Cullybackey 1248, A Darragh 1246, D Dixon Ballymoney 1244, A & T Agnew Ballyclare 1225, D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick Soc 1219, C McArdle & Sons Banbridge 1207, Larkin Bros Portadown & Drumcree 1204, S Milligan & Daughter Downpatrick Prem 1192, E Russell Hillsborough & Maze 1169, McComb Bros Killyleagh Cent 1164, Palmer McKay & Graham Ballywalter 1161, Donnelly Bros Millvale 1152, G Adair Crossgar 1148, Gordon Bros & Sons Killyleagh Cent 1138, Joe McGreevy Crossgar 1133, Collins & Douglas Blackwatertown 1131, R Bell & Sons Edgarstown 1130, G & C Topley Laurelvale 1129, D & B Lyness Lurgan Soc 1125, McMurray & Anderson Ligoniel 1123.
North Sect Yearling National 304/2236 - A Darragh Cullybackey 1248, A Darragh 1246, D Dixon Ballymoney 1244, A & T Agnew Ballyclare 1225, D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick Soc 1219, C McArdle & Sons Banbridge 1207, Larkin Bros Portadown & Drumcree 1204, S Milligan & Daughter Downpatrick Prem 1192, E Russell Hillsborough & Maze 1169, McComb Bros Killyleagh Cent 1164.
South Sect Yearling National 207/1137 – Byrne & Bradley Newtown Kilpedder 1121, P Daly Newtown Kilpedder 1121, Gregory Bros Rathnew 1108, Paul & Marie Byrne Arklow Utd 1084, T & S Molloy Arklow Utd 1083, S Cunningham & Sons Sallynoggin 1067, Owen Kirwan Gorey 1053, P & E Gormley Gorey 1040, R Fewings Rathnew 1035, W Bollard & Son Finglas 969.
Muckamore Station Yearling Nat – A Darragh Cullybackey 1248, A Darragh 1246, A & T Agnew Ballyclare 1225, D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick Soc 1219, McMurray & Anderson Ligoniel 1123, Lynch Bros Ballycarry & Dist 1001, R Bethel & Son and D Young Muckamore 1096, A Darragh 1068, G McNeilly Ballyclare 979, A Thompson Ballyclare 910.
Coleraine Station Yearling Nat – D Dixon Ballymoney 1244, D Dixon 600.
Banbridge Station Yearling Nat – C McArdle & Sons Banbridge 1207, Donnelly Bros Millvale 1152, D & B Lyness Lurgan Soc 1125, M Conlon & Sons Banbridge 1097, N Black & Son Dromara 1097, Darren Aiken Dromara 1080, M Duggan & Son Blackwatertown 1067, J Murtagh & Son Ballyholland 1064, M Peters Ballyholland 1064, S Ogle Drumnavaddy 1045.
Wicklow Station Yearling Nat – Byrne & Bradley Newtown Kilpedder 1121, P Daly Newtown Kilpedder 1121, Gregory Bros Rathnew 1108, Paul & Marie Byrne Arklow Utd 1084, T & S Molloy Arklow Utd 1083, O Kirwan Gorey 1053, R Fewings Rathnew 1035, P & E Gormley Gorey 1040, N Dickenson & Son Wicklow SR 926, B Burke Arklow Utd 917.
Balbriggan Station Yearling Nat – W Bollard & Son Finglas 959, T McLoughlin & Son Finglas 950, P Rock & Son Dublin NE 825, Joe Doheny Malahide & Dist 816, J McLoughlin Blanchardstown 814, P J Corcoran & Son Balbriggan 805, D White Clontarf 802, E & J Campbell Balbriggan 776.
NIPA (INFC) Sennen Cove Yearling Nat - A Darragh Cullybackey 1248, A Darragh 1246, D Dixon Ballymoney 1244, A & T Agnew Ballyclare 1225, D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick Soc 1219, C McArdle & Sons Banbridge 1207, Larkin Bros Portadown & Drumcree 1204, E Russell Hillsborough & Maze 1169, Donnelly Bros Millvale 1152, G Adair Crossgar 1148, Collins & Douglas Blackwatertown WE 1131, R Bell & Sons Edgarstown 1130, G & C Topley Laurelvale 1129, D & B Lyness Lurgan Social 1125, McMurray & Anderson Ligoniel & District 1123, J & E Calvin Annaghmore 1110, Lynch Bros Ballycarry & Dist 1101, M Conlon & Sons Banbridge 1097, N Black & Son Dromara 1097, R Bethel & Son and D Young Muckamore 1096.
East Antrim Combined INFC Yearling Nat Sennen Cove – A & T Agnew Ballyclare 1225, D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick Social 1219, McMurray & Anderson Ligoniel 1123, Lynch Bros Ballycarry & Dist 1101, G McNeilly Ballyclare 985, A Thompson Ballyclare 910, C & L Woodside Ballyclare 858, C & L Woodside 857, A Gault Ballyclare 850, G McNeilly 736, A Thompson 716, A Thompson 713, C & L Woosdide 649, R Duddy Ballyclare 643, J & R Blair Ballyclare 577, A Thompson 511, R Duddy 511, D & J Armstrong & Son 506, N J Arthurs Ballycarry & Dist 383, A Thompson 290, G K & I Moxham Larne & District 282.
INFC Sennen Cove Yearling National – East Down Combine - 1st EDC 8th North Sect S Milligan & Dtr Downpatrick Premier 1192, 2nd EDC 10th North Sect McComb Bros Killyleagh Central 1164, 3rd EDC 11th North Sect Palmer Mc Kay & Graham Ballywalter SPC 1161, 4th EDC 15th North Sect Gordon Bros & Sons Killyleagh Central 1138, 5th EDC 16th North Sect J McGreevy Crossgar HPS 1133, 6th EDC 22nd North Sect Myles Kincaid McCann & Auld Dundonald HPS 1120, 7th EDC 38th North Sect R McVeigh & Sons Dundrum HPS 1032. A big congratulations to Sean & Jenny Milligan on winning 1st East Down Combine.
The Irish National Flying Club got their season under way with the Sennen Cove Yearling National on Wednesday 16th June. Birds were liberated at 11.30am in a light south westerly wind. The race turned out a very tough event with only 6 birds timed in the Mid Antrim Combine. Three times 1st Open National winner Danny Dixon of Rasharkin had the best Combine bird and finished 3rd Open INFC plus £2638. Danny who had the only bird in the Combine on the night timed his winner at 19.33pm for the 342 mile fly, to the lofts in Dunloy. The sire is August van Aert and the dam is a direct Joss Josson. Danny timed early on the next morning to take 2nd spot in the MA Combine and 91st Open INFC. The only other members to time were associate members MDC Magill and placed 165th Open, Ballymena & Dist winners Blair & Rankin 179th Open, associate member Gary Gibson 213th Open and George & Ann Eagleson of Ballymena 229th Open. Mervyn Eagleson PO.
Mid Antrim Combine INFC Sennen Cove Yearling National - D Dixon Rasharkin 1244, D Dixon Rasharkin 800, MDC Magill Associate 563, Blair & Rankin Ballymena 527, G Gibson Associate 445, G & A Eagleson Ballymena 405.
NICC Yearling National - Hello all, please find attached the race result for the 1st ever NICC race. We duplicated the result through from the INFC Yearling National Sennen Cove. Congratulations to Jim Armstrong (D & J Armstrong & Son) Carrick Social on being the first ever winner of a NICC race. 2nd goes to one of the founding minds of the NICC and long-time servant to the sport of Pigeon Racing Sid Collins who races in partnership with Mrs Douglas out of the Blackwatertown club. 3rd and the 2-Bird award is won by top national racer Tommy McClean racing out of the Annaghmore club. Tommy managed to clock 4 out of the 14 birds that were timed in the INFC result. Another great season seems on the cards for Tommy. All of the above, will receive a specially commissioned framed montage of their bird race result and race route map. These measure 600mm x 450mm (24 inches x 18 inches) all prizes have been kindly sponsored by www.pigeonpartners.com online auction platform. An image of Jim's award awaiting the final image of his winning bird can be seen below. All others in the prizes will receive certificates of achievement to mark this race.
Going forward with future races, 1st 2nd & 3rd prize winners will receive montage award, again our thanks to www.pigeonpartners.com for sponsoring these for this season. Any racer finishing in the Top 10 including the first 3 will also receive a certificate of achievement. Remember anyone can join if they race from a club based in Northern Ireland. Membership is free for 2021 and we are accepting new members right up to the end of the current racing season. So, if you want a chance to win one of these magnificent awards just email me at info@niccpigeons.co.uk or phone or WhatsApp me on 07565873773. Good luck for the rest of the season
It was particularly appropriate to see one of the founding forces behind the NICC, Sid Collins, well up in the prizes. Congratulations to the race team of Collins & Douglas. The team of Collins & Douglas flying out of the Blackwatertown W. E. club took 16th North Section 16th Open INFC Yearling National Sennen Cove. Flying a distance of 303 miles and 312 yards, their Mealy hen returned with a velocity of 1,131ypm. The following are Sid's words about the hen. The breeding of the pigeon is as follows. Bred at my stock loft. Its bloodlines are that of my Irish long-distance birds, a recent introduction of the Dave Goddard bloodlines, via Drew Caskey has shown up Trump's in this case. Another important part of the race team are Geoffrey's Douglas bloodlines of the wal Zootjens and Cuesters. Main part of the day-to-day management is carried out by Geoffrey himself in Lurgan. The main man behind the race team management. Many thanks to Sid Collins for providing the original photograph of the 2nd NICC Sennen Cove winner. Thanks then to the guys at www.pigeonpartners.com for producing the montage for the Award. Jonathan Bailie Secretary NICC.
NICC Sennen Cove Ylr National (INFC) – D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick 1219, Collins & Douglas Blackwatertown 1131, T McClean Annaghmore 1083, R G & G Donaldson Blackwatertown 952, T McClean 947, T McClean 910, R G & G Donaldson 681, Mal Maguire & Son Millvale 677, Grattan Bros & Speers Eastway 659, O & M Monaghan Colin 650.
South Leinster Federation (Sennen Cove INFC Yearling National) -Byrne & Bradley Newtown 1,121.70 & 1st Channel Club, Paul Daly Newtown 1,121.55, Gregory Brothers Rathnew 1,108.81, Marie & Paul Byrne Arklow United 1,084.50, Tony & Sylvia Molloy Arklow United 1,083.31, Owen Kirwan Gorey 1,053.51, Pascal & Edward Gormley Gorey 1,040.001, Ron Fewings Rathnew 1,035.31, Billy Burke Arklow United 929.44, Owen Kirwan 928.
East Coast Federation (Dublin) INFC Ylr Nat – N Briscoe Castlebellingham 909, J Doheny Malahide & District 816, P J Corcoran & Son Balbriggan 805, E & J Campbell Balbriggan 776, P Arthur Boyne Valley 739, J Carey Malahide & District 670, Richardson Bros Balbriggan 543, S Sharkey Castlebellingham 517, Reynolds & Cairns Castlebellingham 474, T Speers Malahide & District 462.
Irish SR Fed (INFC Ylr Nat Sennen Cove) – S Cunningham & Sons Sallynoggin 1067, W Bollard & Son Finglas 959, McCann & Whelan Bray South End 837, C Maples Northside 547, M Maguire & Son Sallynoggin 512, Matthews & Bermingham Sallynoggin 509, Matthews & Bermingham 509, N & N Smith Greenhills 493, S Doyle Ballybrack 463, S Duran Blanchardstown 416.
INFC Clubs Sennen Cove Ylr National –
Cullybackey HPS – A Darragh 1248, 1246, 1068, N & S Anderson 579, D & H Kirkpatrick 530, A Darragh 485, G Gibson 445.
Ballymoney HPS – D Dixon 1244, 800.
Ballyclare & District – A & T Agnew 1225, G McNeilly 979, A Thompson 910, C & L Woodside 858, 857, A Gault 850, G McNeilly 736, A Thompson 716, 713, C & L Woodside 649, R Duddy 643, J & R Blair 577, A Thompson 511, R Duddy 511, A Thompson 290. The best bird in the hot bed of East Antrim was timed in Ballyclare, the local club have an outstanding record from the long-distance events. Trevor's bird was a Blue hen, she was flown on Roundabout, her last race was 1st Talbenny. This hen was 1st Section Talbenny Y B Derby last year and she was bred off Trevor's dad's pigeons. A great hen, something for the future.
Carrick Social – D & J Armstrong & Son 1219, 506.
Banbridge – C McArdle & Sons 1207, M Conlon & Sons 1097, C McArdle & Sons 845, McCracken Bros 601, 577, E G Sands & Son 380, McCracken Bros 379, Men Jian Zhang 362, 334.
Portadown & Drumcree - Larkin Bros 1204, P Matchett 908, B Creaney 580. Big congratulations to Paul & Jim Larkin on a super performance from the yearling national timing their blue cock at 6.51pm last night to finish 1st Club & 7th Open! Paul would like to personally thank Bernie Cochrane & Herman McEvoy for the parents of the winner. Also, a big congratulations to Paul Matchett who timed at 9.16pm last night finishing 2nd Club on a very difficult race! Great achievement Paul well done! 3rd Club was Bobby Creaney who timed on the 2nd day at 8.21am, well done Bobby.
Downpatrick Premier – S Milligan & Daughter 1192, D McNabb & Partners 869, S Milligan & Daughter 578.
Hillsborough & Maze – E Russell 1169, J Greenaway 1039, J Kelly & Sons 674, J Greenaway 614, J Kelly & Sons 579, 393.
Killyleagh Central – McComb Bros 1164, Gordon Bros & Sons 1138, McComb Bros 600.
Ballywalter SPC – Palmer, McKay & Graham 1161, 620.
Millvale – Donnelly Bros 1152, Mark Maguire & Son 815, Mal Maguire & Son 677, Donnelly Bros 619, 557, 454, 416.
Crossgar RPRA – G Adair 1148, 895, 803, 599, 579, 577, 568.
Crossgar HPS – Joe McGreevy 1133, P Byrne & Son 575.
Blackwatertown WE – Collins & Douglas 1132, R G & G Donaldson 952, 681, Joe Brown, R G & G Donaldson, Joe Brown. Very big congratulations to Collins & Douglas on their win from Sennen Cove Yearling National, which turned into a very tough race. Team Donaldson clocked on the night finishing 2nd and got another one early on 2nd morning to take 3rd Club also. Joe Brown clocked late morning and got another one in afternoon. The United Lofts Boys had also a Midday arrival. Well done to everyone that clocked over the 2 Day Race with INFC, with all the arrivals featuring In the Overall Result in coming days. M Duggan & Son 1067. Gary PO.
Edgarstown – R Bell & Sons 1130, S & E Buckley 616, A & R Neill 448, M Hughes 372. Well done Ronnie and Jason Bell winning, a very hard and testing Yearling National, well done to all in the result very gallant pigeons.
Laurelvale – G & C Topley 1129, 679, J Funston 645, J Serplus 620, G & C Topley 496, Dowey Bros 485.
Lurgan Social - D & B Lyness 1125, K Henderson & Son 808, 681.
Ligoniel & District – McMurray & Anderson 1123.
Newtown Kilpedder – Byrne & Bradley 1121, P Daly 1121, Massey & Duffy 672, Cooley Bros & son 662.
Dundonald – Myles Kincaid McCann & Auld 1120, 582.
Annaghmore – J & E Calvin 1110, T McClean 1083, W G Neill 1021, T McClean 947, R D Calvin 927, T McClean 910, R Buckley 738, 634, W G Neill 633, T McClean 547, G Buckley & Sons 275.
Rathnew - Gregory Bros 1108, R Fewings 1035, Gregory Bros 738, P & J Snell 731, Merrigan Bros 729, R Fewings 717, J & M Merrigan 637, 627, J Fitzgerald & Grand-daughter 444, J & M Merrigan 422, Gregory Bros 418, J Fitzgerald & Grand-daughter 415, 394, T & T Moorehouse & Grandson 393, J Fitzgerald & Grand-daughter 391, 363, R Fewings 357, J Fitzgerald & Grand-daughterv347, J & M Merrigan 326, 321, 280, Gregory Bros 242.
Ballycarry & District – Lynch Bros 1101, Degnan & McKee 432, N J Arthurs 383.
Dromara – N Black & Son 1097, D Aiken 1080, N Black & Son 554.
Muckamore HPS – R Bethel & Son and D Young 1096, Mr & Mrs Magill 381. Bobby and I would like to thank Ronnie Williamson and Claire Williamson for the gift of both the sire and dam of our 29th Open INFC Ylr National cock. D Young.
Arklow United RPC - Paul & Marie Byrne 1084, T & S Molloy 1083, B Burke 917, Leonard De Ridder & Callo 744, D O’Neill 633, E E &B S Kavanagh 421.
Sallynoggin – S Cunningham & Sons 1067, M Maguire & Son 512, Matthews & Bermingham 509, 509, 321, Dermot Roe 307. Well done Stephen & Linda on a great win today been only bird in the club so far from a very though race, had only bird on the day.
Killyleagh & District – Morrison Bros 1065.
Ballyholland – J Murtagh & Son 1064, M Peters 1064, C O’Hare & Son 899, J Murtagh & Son 813, 810, A McAteer & Sons 735, C O’Hare & Son 521, A McAteer & Sons 418, 389.
Gorey RPS – Owen Kirwan 1053, P & E Gormley 1040, Owen Kirwan 928.
Drumnavaddy – S Ogle 1045, E McAlinden 647, McGrath & McParland 610, E McAlinden 610, S Ogle 588, E McAlinden 473, S Ogle 414. Congratulations to Sammy Ogle on winning the Drumavaddy Inv HPS club from the very hard INFC Ylr Nat, also to all in the result.
Bondhill Social – Capper Bros 1044, 808, John Greenaway 666, 603, Capper Bros 258, 247.
Dundrum – R McVeigh & Sons 1032, 664.
Wilton Cross – Michael Duggan & Son 1067, G Douglas 985, H T & J Larkin 674, 443, 379. Congratulations to Michael Duggan’s winning, a very difficult Yearling National.
Armagh HPS – P Campbell & Sons 965, D C & P McArdle 496. Well done P Campbell & son winning Armagh HPS Sennen Cove Yearling National.
Finglas – W Bollard & Son 959, T McLoughlin & Son 950.
Harmony HPS – Abernethy & Turner 955, S Wilson & Son 901.
Newtownbreda – T Marshall & Son 948, 903, K & B McConaghie & Son 870, T Marshall & Son 716.
Wicklow SR Club – N Dickenson & Son 926, Esmond Clare & Esmond 759, Terry Kavanagh 680, K Hodgkinson 672.
Castlebellingham – N Briscoe 909, J Sharkey 517, Reynolds & Cairns 474.
Comber Social – Burns Bros 874.
Annalong – J McCartan 851, J Trimble & Grandson 818, Len McCavery 471, J McCartan 416.
Bray South End – McCann & Whelan 847, Fitzpatrick & Hughes 292.
Dublin Northeast RPC – P Rock & Son 825, L Keogh 538.
Malahide & District – Joe Doheny 816, J Carey 670, T Speers 462, 395.
Blanchardstown RPC – J McLoughlin 814, S Duran 416.
Bray Invitation – H Egan & Son 812.
Balbriggan – P J Corcoran & Son 805, E & J Campbell 776, Richardson Bros 543.
Millisle – R Strain & Son 803.
Clontarf RPC – D White 802.
Naas RPC – A Marsella 758.
Corrigs – Robert Shaw 756, 562, 394.
Boyne Valley – Patrick Arthur 739, Dylan Dwyer 408, B & P Emmett 382.
Doagh & District – Mr & Mrs B McNeilly 727.
Castledawson – S McFlynn 723.
Enniscorthy - Mohmmad Niaz 684.
Millvale – Mal Maguire & Son 677.
Colin HPS – J & M & M Brown 676, O & M Monaghan 650, P & K Braniff 630.
Eastway – Grattan Bros & Speers 659.
Gilford & District – Rafferty & Toman 655, O Fitzpatrick & Son 553, Rafferty & Toman 509, Dillon & Morrow 438.
Ballylesson – I & A Cousins and M & J Albert 642, 552,
Annsborough – James Cleland 638, 561, 477.
Lisburn & District HPS – L Magee & Son 629, A & T & J Houston 627, R Topping & Son 490.
Kingsmorss – J & S Graham 600.
NI Middle Route – Maurice Weir 599, 599.
Harryville HPS – W & D Rodgers 583, M D C Magill 563.
Northside – C Maples 547.
Balbriggan – Richardson Bros 543, P J Corcoran & Son 344.
Newry City - K & H Young 530.
Loughgall – W Corrigan 533, McGeary Bros 522.
Ballymena & District HPS - Blair & Rankin 527, G & A Eagleson 404. Only 2 birds were timed in the club and both by former 1st Open NIPA Talbenny YB National winners. Bertie Blair had the winner with a blue pied cock feeding a 5-day old chick. Sire Grondelaer from clubmate Martin Graham and dam Soontjen from Davy Campbell of Glengormley. George and Ann Eagleson had the only other arrival. This loft won 1st Open in a tough Talbenny YB Derby way back in 1987 and more recently in 2017 they won 1st Mid Antrim Combine from the INFC Kings Cup race from St Allouestre.
Newry & District – Ronnie Williamson 524, M Gillan 503, Ronnie Williamson 453.
Lagan Valley RPC – Spence Bros 496.
Greenhills – N & N Smith 493.
Ballybrack – S Doyle 463.
Skerries – D Devine 453, 152, Hand & Kallmeuer 383, P Carson Son & Daughter 363, D Devine 324.
Bray Invitation – James Cullen 385.
Dublin North County – N Grant & Sons 388.
Glenavy & District – I Gibb & Sons 377.
Doagh & District – A & N Lewis 363.
Blackwater RPC – Bolger Family 344, 290.
Shelbourne Premier - J Byrne & Daughter 290.
Larne & District HPS - G K & I Moxham 282.
Three Counties RPC – T & E Kelly 256. This INFC race report will be followed by a look back at the two races from France the Kings Cup and Friendship Nat both flown on the one week and then the Young Bird Bude and Skibbereen. Any photos or bird detail send them on.
Annual dinner and presentation -
This year’s annual dinner and prize distribution for Irish National FC is planned for Friday 26th November 2021 at the Stormont Hotel Belfast. At present the Stormont Hotel must operate under Covid -19 legislation / restrictions and have informed us that numbers permitted in the function room are restricted and seating at tables is reduced to six. Tickets are £30.00 and accommodation if booked through the Irish National Flying Club is Single Room £80.00 Double Room £100.00 Family Room £120.00. Committee members who require dinner tickets should contact the Secretary Trevor Topping ASAP. Tickets and accommodation can be booked through the secretary by phone or email infcpigeons@btinternet.com
Any prize present brought to the INFC at Stormont Hotel will be most welcome, full coverage in the coming weeks and it should be a fantastic night as always.
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Photo Captions for Clubs, Feds & Combines Yearling National
Alan Darragh of Cullybackey holding his Yearling Nat winner, he won the race for the third time and now holds the record of 7 x 1st in the INFC.
“Swallow Brae Seven”, the 2021 INFC Yearling Nat winner for Alan Darragh.
Danny Dixon of Rasharkin & District, top cash winner holding his latest ace racer winning 1st MAC, 3rd North Sect & 3rd Open INFC.
Trevor Agnew from Ballyclare, best bird in East Antrim and finished 4th Open INFC.
Jim Armstrong had the best bird in Carrickfergus, County Antrim.
Winner in the newly formed NICC for D & J Armstrong & Son of the Carrick Social RPC.
C McArdle & Son were the best in the Banbridge Centre.
Bird pic – Chris Lynch cock was 26th Open in the Sennen Cove winning some £1052 in pools and prizes.
Blair & Rankin had 1st Club in Ballymena & District HPS, with grandson Jacob.
Brothers Paul & Jim Larkin had the best bird in Portadown & Drumcree.
Paul Matchett who timed at 9.16pm last night finishing 2nd Club Portadown on a very difficult race!
R Bell & Son had 1st Club in the Portadown based Edgarstown HPS.
McComb Bros had 1st Club in Killyleagh Central.
Palmer & McKay had the best two birds in Ballywalter.
Collins & Douglas were the winners in the Blackwatertown West End.
This winner for Collins & Douglas took 2nd Open in the NICC.
Mal Maguire & Son from Millvale had the best bird into City of Newry.
Sean Milligan and daughter winner in the East Down Combine - Well done to Sean Milligan and Jenny.
Alan Darragh collected nine bags of mixture supplied by race sponsor H Beattie & Son for winning 1st & 2nd Open Yearling Nat Sennen Cove.
The Muckamore partners Bobby Bethel and David Young would like to thank Ronnie Williamson and Claire Williamson for the gift of both the sire and dam of our 29th open Ylr National cock, and earlier Gerry Reynolds Mr and Mrs Reynolds of Abbey Social for breeding us our 63rd North Sect Skibereen Inland National hen.
Larkin Bros bird in the INFC Yearling National.
All photos published in Elimar Pigeons under Irish Nat FC including results