Ballymena Open Show 2022 -

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willie reynolds
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Ballymena Open Show 2022 -

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Ballymena 2022 Open Show –
Due to an outbreak of bird flu in the Brougshane area the big annual show for New Years Day had to be cancelled, with restrictions lifted the Ballymena Show team of D Swann, R Alexander and W Gilbert quickly arranged a new date of Saturday 15th January which was the same weekend as Blackpool.

Ballymena HPS pigeon racing show had a great turn out of 181 birds between old and young birds, lots of quality birds on show from the local area. Firstly, I would like to thank Andy Cooke from Ballycarry in East Antrim for taking his time out today to judge the 6 classes and special awards.

AlsoI I would like to thank sponsors Cyril H Beattie, Marion from Ladysmith pet shop, Richard Donnelly and Robert Service, and the Ballymena & District HPS club members who supplied many prizes. Best in Show was great supporter Brian Herbinson from Cullybackey, Best Opposite Sex & Best Young Bird won by local Ballymena members Reece and Scott Swann and Most Points in Show won by Brian Herbinson who had another fantastic show.

Overall Results: Old Birds Through Wires - 1st Brian Herbinson, 2nd Darren Swann, 3rd Darren Swann, 4th Darren Swann, Res Brian Herbinson, Vhc Brian Herbinson, Hc Brian Herbinson, Commended Darren Swann. Old Birds Handled - 1st Brian Herbinson, 2nd Brian Herbinson, 3rd Brian Herbinson, 4th Brian Herbinson, Res Brian Herbinson, Vhc Brian Herbinson, Hc Brian Herbinson, Commended Darren Swann. Old Bird Eye-sign - 1st Brian Herbinson, 2nd Brian Herbinson, 3rd Brian Herbinson, 4th Alan Barkley and son, Res Brian Herbinson, Vhc Robert Alexander, Hc J & J Greer, Commended Darren Swann.

Young Birds Through Wires -1st Reece and Scott Swann, 2nd A Barkley and son, 3rd Reece and Scott Swann, 4th Brian Herbinson, Res Reece and Scott Swann, Vhc Dennis Craig, Hc Alan Barkley and son, Commended Reece and Scott Swann. Young Bird Handled - 1st Reece and Scott Swann, 2nd Dennis Craig, 3rd Reece and Scott Swann, 4th Reece and Scott Swann, Res Brian Herbinson, Vhc Brian Herbinson, Hc J & J Greer, Commended Brian Herbinson. Young Bird Eye-sign -1st Brian Herbinson, 2nd J & J Greer, 3rd Brian Herbinson, 4th Brian Herbinson, Res Brian Herbinson, Vhc Robert Alexander, Hc Alan Barkley and son, Commended J & J Greer.

COLOUR AWARDS: Best Blue in Show won by Brian Herbinson, Best Cheq won by Reece and Scott Swann. Best Pied won by Reece and Scott Swann. Best Mealy, Red, Grizzle won by Darren Swann. Best Black won by Robert Alexander (Ballymena). Best A O C won By J & J Greer (Cullybackey).

Many thanks to all who supported the big Ballymena Show, those who brought birds and supplied prizes, the sponsors and the judge Andy Cooke. Next time it might be back to New Year’s Day!

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At the Ballymena & District Open Show, from (l) Brian Herbinson BIS, judge Andy Cooke from Ballycarry and Darren Swann.

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The lovely Blue penned by Brian Herbinson Best in Show at Ballymena.

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Another Blue won BOS and Best Young Bird penned by Reece and Scott Swann.

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Best Young Bird Through Wires won by Reece & Scott Swann (Ballymena).

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The awards collected at the Ballymena & Dist Open Show by Darren Swann and R & S Swann.
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