Homers Odyssey INFC Race Review 2022
INFC Yearling National won by Moody Bros of Gilford & District -
The second race of the season and one of the most popular was the Yearling National, a major success after it was introduced through efforts both by myself and the late and highly respected L O Barr from Templepatrick. The Yearling National was flown for the first time in 1977 to celebrate the Queens Jubilee Year, liberation in Weymouth was at 5.30am after a one-day hold-over. Toland & Campbell from Bleary won 1st Open INFC doing velocity 1055 and collected the Jubilee Trophy. In 1978 the race was added to the INFC race programme and Nelson Corry Cup was presented for first time. The complete list of winners is on pigeonnetwork.com in the INFC History section. The race was sponsored by Beattie’s Bird & Pet Foods, Tandragee. 1st RPRA Moody Bros vel 1272, 1st IHU North McCartan & Woodsides vel 1182, 1st IHU South J McLoughlin vel 1199. Three bags of mixture each. Publication of race result sponsored by British Homing World.
1st North Sect & 1st Open Moody Bros Gilford & District, vel 1272 flying 297 miles winning £692 and the Nelson Corry Trophy
Nigel Moody supplied me a bit of info the Buckley team from Edgarstown proved a good choice for a swap of youngsters. Champion “Mr Buckley” Blue Cock, Wildemeersch and Soonten bred by S& E Buckley of Portadown. We swapped 6 young birds each, he raced every young bird race except the last Skibbereen (INFC) because he had been attacked by a hawk coming out of NIPA National the week before. He was stopped and raced all the inland races, except the Nationals, 2 Telbennys and then theINFC Yearling National, he was on roundabout when he won.
INFC Sennen Cove Yearling National 470/2693 – Moody Bros Gilford 1272, M/M R Reid & Son Carrick Social 1255, J McLoughlin Blanchardstown 1199, L Conran Graignamanagh 1199, G Calvin Annaghmore 1188, Larkin Bros Blackwatertown WE 1182, Mccartan & Woodsides Crossgar 1182, D & H Stuart Ballymoney 1181, M/M B McNeilly Doagh & Dist 1180, A O’Brien Gorey 1174, M/M B McNeilly 1180, Devine & Himli Skerries 1161, T & S Molloy Arklow United 1149, McComb Bros Killyleagh Central 1141, Gary Doyle Arklow United 1141, J Fitzgerald & Granddaughter Rathnew 1133, B Doyle Enniscorthy 1121, Adair & McComb’s Crossgar 1115, L Conran 1109, Adair & McComb’s 1108.
INFC North Section Sennen Cove 285/1671 - Moody Bros Gilford 1272, M/M R Reid & Son Carrick Social 1255, G Calvin Annaghmore 1188, Larkin Bros Blackwatertown WE 1182, Mccartan & Woodsides Crossgar 1182, D & H Stuart Ballymoney 1181, M/M B McNeilly Doagh & Dist 1180, M/M B McNeilly 1180, McComb Bros Killyleagh Central 1141, Adair & McComb’s Crossgar 1115, Adair & McComb’s 1108. McLoughlin Bros Annalong 1085, S & N Maginty Muckamore 1085, J & D Braniff Wheatfield 1080, G Douglas Blackwatertown WE 1070, Horner Bros & Son Ballyclare 1067, D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick Social 1063, John Greenaway Bondhill 1060, S Milligan & Daughter Downpatrick Premier 1049.
INFC South Section Sennen Cove 185/978 - J McLoughlin Blanchardstown 1199, L Conran Graignamanagh 1199, A O’Brien Gorey 1174, Devine & Himli Skerries 1161, T & S Molloy Arklow United 1149, Gary Doyle Arklow United 1141, J Fitzgerald & Granddaughter Rathnew 1133, B Doyle Enniscorthy 1121, L Conran 1109 Graignamanagh 1109, R Fewings Rathnew 1100, Robert Dowdall & Son East Wall & District 1071, J & M Merrigan Rathnew 1064, J & C Delaney Greenhills 1063, Gary Doyle Arklow United 1063, Joe Doheny Malahide & District 1062, A Smyth Castlebellingham 1065, Kennedy & Jackman Enniscorthy 1049, J McLoughlin Blanchardstown 1048.
NIPA (INFC Sennen Cove Ylr Nat) - Moody Bros Gilford 1272, M/M R Reid & Son Carrick Social 1255, G Calvin Annaghmore 1188, Larkin Bros Blackwatertown WE 1182, Mccartan & Woodsides Crossgar 1182, D & H Stuart Ballymoney 1181, M/M B McNeilly Doagh & Dist 1180, M/M B McNeilly 1180, McComb Bros Killyleagh Central 1141, Adair & McComb’s Crossgar 1115, Adair & McComb’s 1108. McLoughlin Bros Annalong 1085, S & N Maginty Muckamore 1085, J & D Braniff Wheatfield 1080, G Douglas Blackwatertown WE 1070, Horner Bros & Son Ballyclare 1067, D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick Social 1063, John Greenaway Bondhill 1060, D & J Campbell Eastway 1039.
Irish South Road Fed (INFC) Sennen Cove Ylr Nat – J McLoughlin Blanchardstown RPC 1199, Hopkins Bros & Sons Blanchardstown RPC 1101, Robert Dowdall & Son East Wall & District 1071, J & C Delaney Greenhills 1063, McCartan & Whelan Bray South End 1050, J McLoughlin Blanchardstown RPC 1048, L Donnelly & Son Finglas 1008, P & A Foster Blanchardstown RPC 956, Ray Matthews & Family Sallynoggin 927, J McLoughlin Blanchardstown RPC 920.
South Leinster Fed Sennen Cove Ylr Nat – A O’Brien Gorey RPS 1174, T & S Molloy Arklow United RPC 1149, Gary Doyle Arklow United RPC 1141, B Doyle Enniscorthy 1121, Gary Doyle Arklow United RPC 1063, Kennedy & Jackman Enniscorthy 1049, Gary Doyle Arklow United RPC 949, J Maghery Arklow United RPC 899, T & S Molloy Arklow United RPC 879, Byrne & Bradley Newtown Kilpedder 766.
East Coast Federation (INFC Sennen Cove Ylr Nat) – Devine & Himli Skerries 1161, Joe Doheny Malahide & District 1062, A Smyth Castlebellingham 1055, S Dunne & Son Balbriggan 953, A Kelly Skerries 906, P J Corcoran & Son Balbriggan 893, A Kelly Skerries 906, B & P McEvoy Castlebellingham 830, E & J Campbell Balbriggan 782, B & P McEvoy Castlebellingham 751.
Muckamore Station Sennen Cove Ylr Nat – Mr & Mrs R Reid & Son Carrick Social 1255, Mr & Mrs B McNeilly Doagh & District 1180, Mr & Mrs B McNeilly 1173, S & N Maginty Muckamore 1085, J & D Braniff Wheatfield 1080, Horner Bros & Son Ballyclare & Dist 1067, D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick Social ,1063, D & J Campbell Eastway 1039, A Thompson Ballyclare & Dist 1034, Grattan Bros Eastway 1001, A Thompson 946, R Duddy Ballyclare & Dist 929, S & N Maginty 918, W Livingstone Ahoghill 838, Degnan & McKee Ballycarry & Dist 802, R Bamber Cullybackey 786, N Lusty Muckamore 783, A Thompson 780, J & R Blair Ballyclare & Dist 776, Grattan Bros 769.
Coleraine Station Sennen Cove Ylr Nat – D & H Stuart Ballymoney 1181, Danny Dixon Ballymoney 990, A Gage Ballymoney 902, C McCook Ballymoney 874, D & H Stuart 524, Danny Dixon 478,
East Antrim Combined Sennen Cove Ylr Nat - Mr & Mrs R Reid & Son Carrick Social 1255, Mr & Mrs B McNeilly Doagh & District 1180, Mr & Mrs B McNeilly 1173, Horner Bros & Son Ballyclare & Dist 1067, D & J Armstrong & Son Carrick Social ,1063, D & J Campbell Eastway 1039, A Thompson Ballyclare & Dist 1034, Grattan Bros Eastway 1001, A Thompson 946, R Duddy Ballyclare & Dist 929, Degnan & McKee Ballycarry & Dist 802, N Lusty Muckamore 783, A Thompson 780, J & R Blair Ballyclare & Dist 776, Grattan Bros 769, A Thompson 744, D & J Campbell 711, C & L Woodside Ballyclare & Dist 541, R Duddy 524, C & L Woodside 521.
Newry City Combined Sennen Cove Yearling National – C O’Hare & Son Ballyholland 1033, 885, 885, Gary Murphy Ballyholland 798, C O’Hare & Son 782, Des Carroll Millvale 744, C O’Hare & Son 723, Donnelly Bros Millvale 697, Mark Maguire & Son Millvale 687, P Murtagh & Son Ballyholland 686, Owen Markey Ballyholland 669, 657, Mark Maguire & Son 609, 601, C O’Hare & Son 587.
The INFC Sennen Cove yearling National was flown on Wednesday 15th June. Liberation took place at 06.45am in light northerly winds. Danny Dixon timed the best bird in the Mid Antrim Combine at 16.52pm flying 342 miles to the Dunloy lofts to record 990 and finish 52nd Open National. Grandam on both sides of the blue pied hen is Danny's Penzance young bird National winner "Dixie Chic". Her grandsire is a son of "Lady Helen" that Danny purchased at a Martin Graham reduction sale. Only a further four Combine members clocked on the night William Livingstone the Ahoghill winner at 18.23pm & 107th Open, the Cullybackey winner Roy Balmer 19.06pm & 126th Open, Chris Moore of Ahoghill 20.55pm & 167th Open and Neil & Steven Anderson of Cullybackey timing a game bird at 22.12pm to finish 199th Open. Other clocking the next morning in the prizes were S & N Doherty Ahoghill 235th & 237th Open, Young & McManus & Sons Ahoghill 236th Open, Gary Gibson of Cullybackey 261st & 263rd Open, Sam Murphy Kells 269th Open, Danny Dixon Rasharkin 276th Open, John McNeill & Son Randalstown 279th Open, Maurice Agnew Kells 295th Open and Houston Bros Randalstown 297th Open. Mervyn Eagleson PO.
Mid Antrim Combine Sennen Cove Yearling National - D Dixon Rasharkin 990, W Livingstone Ahoghill 838, R Balmer Cullybackey 786, C Moore Ahoghill 687, N & S Anderson Cullybackey 634, S & N Doherty Ahoghill 551, Young & McManus & Sons Ahoghill 549, S & N Doherty Ahoghill 546, G Gibson Cullybackey 492, G Gibson Cullybackey 491, S Murphy Kells & Dist 485, D Dixon Rasharkin 478, J McNeill & Son Randalstown 472, McFarlane & Agnew Kells & Dist 448, Houston Bros Randalstown 446.
INFC Clubs Sennen Cove Yearling National –
Gilford & District HPS – Moody Bros 1272, 832, A Feeney & Son 490.
Carrick Social – Mr & Mrs r Reid & Son 1255, D & J Armstrong & Son 1063.
Blanchardstown RPC – J McLoughlin 1199, Hopkins Bros & Sons 1101, J McLoughlin 1048, P & A Foster 956, J McLoughlin 920, S Duran 737.
Graignamanagh – L Conran 1199, 1109.
Annaghmore – G Calvin 1188, T McClean 808, 713.
Blackwatertown West End – Larkin Bros 1182, G Douglas 1070, Larkin Bros 1019, 1003, H T & J Larkin 1001, 986, A Larkin 825, H T & J Larkin 779, Larkin Bros 676, A Larkin 639, H T & J Larkin 591, Larkin Bros 483.
Crossgar HPS – McCartan & Woodsides 1182, Adair & McComb’s 1115, 1108, McCartan & Woodsides 931, Adair & McComb’s 913, Sean McLoughlin 897, Adair & McComb’s 842, 833, 783, 779, Sean McLoughlin 767, Adair & McComb’s 684, 624, 495, Sean McLoughlin 490, Joe McGreevy 477.
Ballymoney HPS – D & H Stuart 1181, D Dixon 990, A Gage 902, C McCook 874, D & H Stuart 524, D Dixon 478.
Doagh & District HPS – Mr & Mrs B McNeilly 1180, 1173.
Gorey RPS – A O’Brien 1174.
Skerries – Devine & Himli 1161, A Kelly 906, 867, P & J Jones 668, A Kelly 657, Devine & Himli 656, 515.
Arklow United RPC – T & S Molloy 1149, Gary Doyle 1141, 1063, 949, J Maghery 899, T & S Molloy 878, Cullen Burke & O’Reilly 759.
Killyleagh Central – McComb Bros 1141, L Linden & Son 996, Gordon Bros & Sons 976, 833.
Rathnew – J Fitzgerald & Grand-daughter 1133, R Fewings 1100, J & M Merrigan 1064, J Duffy & Son 966, Jack Duffy 957, 816, R Fewings 811, J & M Merrigan 595, Gregory Bros 590, J & M Merrigan 572, P & J Snell 572, J & M Merrigan 506, Gregory Bros 450, 433, 433.
Enniscorthy – B Doyle 1121, Kennedy & Jackman 1049, B & B Gahan 659, 608.
Annalong – McLoughlin Bros 1085, K Rooney Son & Daughter 691.
Muckamore HPS – S & N Maginty 1085, 918, N Lusty 783, Mr & Mrs Magill 470.
Wheatfield – J & D Braniff 1080, 695, 675.
East Wall & District – Robert Dowdall & Son 1071, Thomas Murrin 597.
Ballyclare & District – Horner Bros & Son 1067, A Thompson 1034, 946, R Duddy 929, A Thompson 780, J & R Blair 776, A Thompson 744, C & L Woodside 541, R Duddy 524, C & L Woodside 521.
Greenhills – J & C Delaney 1063.
Malahide & District – Joe Doheny 1062.
Bondhill Social – John Greenaway 1060, Capper Bros 839, John Greenaway 510, Capper Bros 506.
Castlebellingham – A Smyth 1055, B & P McEvoy 830, 751, A Bird 630, McKeown & McEvoy 649, 529, 425.
Bray South End – McCann & Whelan 1050.
Downpatrick Premier – S Milligan & Daughter 1049, P McCullough & Daughter 977, S Milligan & Daughter 685, 685, 684, 562, F Black & Sons 552, S Milligan & Daughter 450.
Eastway HPS – D & J Campbell 1039, Grattan Bros 1001, 769, D & J Campbell 715, 711.
Ballyholland – C O’Hare & Son 1033, 885, 885, Gary Murphy 798, C O’Hare & Son 782, 723, P Murtagh & Son 686, Owen Markey 669, 657, C O’Hare & Son 587.
Carlow South RPC – Tom Gorman 1029.
Finglas – L Donnelly & Son 1008.
Annsborough – Gallagher Bros 988, Toner Bros 820, James Cleland 661.
Glenavy & District – I Gibb & Sons 987, E E & J Cairns 868, I Gibb & Sons 724, D Scott 642, 482.
Wicklow South Road – Esmond, Clare & Esmond 984, L McCall 880, Hodgkinson Bros 821, Esmond Clare & Esmond 674, S Duffy 619, Esmond Clare & Esmond 612, T Smyth 581, Healy & Byrne 568, S Duffy 515, T Smyth 494, S Duffy 485.
Dromara – A Bradley 984, N Black & Son 607, 446.
Loughgall – John McGeary 983, Sam Corrigan 722, W Corrigan 484.
Lurgan Social – T Fitzpatrick 981, D & B Lyness 960, T Fitzpatrick 944, D & B Lyness 743.
Edgarstown HPS – R Bell & Sons 972, R G & G Donaldson 966, 937, 898, G & C Simmons 709, R G & G Donaldson 644, A & R Neill 627, 626, R Bell & Sons 623, 623, S Roycroft 622, Mark Hughes 610, R Cassells 487, Paul Hope 462, R Cassells 460, David Love 445.
Laurelvale – Dowey Bros 971, G & C Topley 760, C & C Brown 689.
Balbriggan – S Dunne & Son 953, P J Corcoran & Son 893, E & J Campbell 782, S Dunne & Son 633, F & M McMahon 480.
Lisburn & District – A & T & J Houston 949, G Benson 817, L Magee & Sons 497, G Benson 494, 454.
Cloughey – Agar Bros 948, M Adair & Sons 842.
Armagh HPS – A & J Kelly 947, D C & P McArdle 708, P Duffy 463, J Campbell 455.
Blackwater RPC – John McFarland 929, L & D Whitmore 842, Tom Dardis 522, 491, L & D Whitmore 487.
Sallynoggin – Ray Matthews & Family 927.
Dundrum – A Murray & Son 913.
Hillsborough & Maze – J Kelly & Sons 898, E Russell 895, J Kelly & Sons 867, J Greenaway 690, J Kelly & Sons 583, Lyons & Kennedy 476, J Greenaway 457, Lavery Bros 450.
Kircubbin HPS – Paul Brown 867, Smyth Family Loft 829, 741, 692, Paul Brown 608, 607.
Drumnavaddy Invitation – Mr & Mrs N S Close 859, C & G Quinn 597.
Killyleagh & District – D Grieves 841, Morrison Bros 689.
Ahoghill Flying Club – W Livingstone 834, C Moore 688, S & N Doherty 551, Young McManus & Sons 549, S & N Doherty 546,
Beechpark Social – S & J McCullough 822, R Bothwell 810, 751, G McEvoy 731, C Beattie 659, 453.
Markethill – M Bruce & Son 804, G Hawthorne 480.
Ballycarry & District HPS – Degnan & McKee 802, Lynch Bros 506, Degnan & McKee 455.
Banbridge – E G Sands & Son 795, M Conlon & Sons 684, McCracken Bros 500, R Carson & Son 496. McCracken Bros 454.
Corrigs – S Brown 791, C McManus 756, R Shaw 679.
Cullybackey HPS – Roy Balmer 786, N & S Anderson 634, Gary Gibson 492, 491.
Newtown Kilpedder – Byrne & Bradley 766.
Carlow & District – P J & Padraig Nangle 751.
Millvale – Des Carroll 744, Donnelly Bros 697, Mark Maguire & Son 687, 609, 601.
Coalisland & District – G Quinn 697, 687, 687.
Kilkenny Rpc – P Dowling 690.
Comber Social – G Lyttle 672.
Drogheda & District – Tom Kavanagh 672, 609.
Colin HPS – P & K Braniff 657, Johnston Bros 482.
Bray Invitation – Stephen Homan 653, 535.
Harmony HPS – R & S Malcomson 641, Billy Wallace 636.
Dromore HPS – Harris Walsh 603.
Dublin North County RPC – H Grant & Sons 590.
Shelbourne Premier – M Byrne & Sons 583.
Drogheda Invitation – J Murray 564.
Newtownbreda HPS – I & A Cousins and M Albert 516.
Boyne Valley – B & P Emmett 511.
Dublin Northeast RPC – P Rock & Son 507.
Kells & District HPS – Sam Murphy 485, McFarlane & Agnew 448.
Randalstown HPS – J McNeill & Son 472, Houston Bros 446.
Derriaghy – R Benson 469.
Millisle – R Strain & Son 468.
Portadown & Drumcree – J Geary & Son 445.
Sarsfield RPC – D Tierney 436.
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Photo Captions
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Homer (r) presents the Nelson Corry Cup for 1st Open INFC Yearling Nat to Moody Bros of Gilford & District.
“Mr Buckley” the INFC Yearling National Sennen Cove winner for Moody Bros of Gilford.
Hugh Bigger at the loft of Mr & Mrs Reid of Carrickfergus, best in East Antrim in the Yearling National and best in Muckamore Centre.
“Mr Gibb” bred by Ian Gibb & Sons and raced by Hugh Bigger, 2nd Open in the Yearling Nat for M/M R Reid of Carrickfergus.
Cormac O’Hare from Ballyholland, super card in the Yearling National and best in the City of Newry.
Sam Buckley 2 Bird Ave trophy presented to Brian McNeilly (l) of Doagh & District by Homer, M/M McNeilly finished 9th & 11th Open INFC.
Joey McLoughlin (l) from Blanchardstown 1st South Sect and 3rd Open INFC collects the James McGrugan Memorial Cup from Homer.
Blue (c) “Bluey” winner of 1st Sect & 3rd Open INFC Yearling Nat Sennen Cove for Joey McLoughlin of Blanchardstown.
D & H Stuart of Ballymoney HPS 1st Centre Coleraine, a super bird flying 349 miles and finishing 6th North Sect & 8th Open INFC.
Danny Dixon 1st Mid Antrim Combine in the Yearling Nat Sennen Cove, and winner of three average cups for a fantastic season.
“Swallow Brae Seven” - Winner of 1st Open INFC Yearling Nat 2021 for Alan Darragh of Cullybackey.
Winner of 2nd North Sect & 2nd Open INFC Yearling Nat 2021 for Alan Darragh of Cullybackey.
Alan Darragh holding the 2021 INFC Ylr Nat winner “Swallow Brae Seven”, Alan has won this race on three occasions.