Award Winners - 2022

It was in 1932 that His Majesty King George V presented a new cup to the Irish National Flying Club to be known as The King George V Challenge Cup and was to be awarded to the winner of the OB Grand National.

The 1932 Grand National race was flown from Les Sables at a distance of some 600 miles and the race was won by R Hawthorn from Ligoniel in North Belfast.This race was flown under IHU rules and it was not until 1948 that the Kings Cup was flown under IHU and RPRA rules.The race in 1948 was won by Sammy Robinson from Belfast.

The Irish National Flying Club have a six race programme for the 2020 season which enables its members to compete in the inland Nationals or over the channel at the very highest level. I hope you will enjoy using the website as it will be a source of information through out the season. Good luck to all members competing in this years Nationals. Ronnie Johnston Patron INFC.

The INFC has 2,100 members across Ireland. The 6 Race Programme includes the famous Kings Cup from France. Friendship Nat is also France, Ylr Nat Sennen Cove, YB Nat Penzance and OB and YB Nat from Skibbereen. Numerous other awards including Gold Medal, Hall of Fame Diploma, Triple Championship, Single Bird Challenge, 3 Bird Championship, Merit Awards etc. Results, Reports, Latest News etc. See Website http://www.irishnationalflyingclub.com or http://www.infc.co.uk
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Irish National Flying Club - Trophy and Award Winners 2022
King George V Challenge Cup—Saint Allouestre. Grand National old bird race winner.
C. McArdle & Sons Newry City Invitation H.P.S. Vel. 1258
Nelson Vase – Saint Allouestre O.B.-- 1st RPRA member after winner in Kings Cup race.
G. Douglas Blackwatertown W.E. H.P.S. Vel. 1219
Gilliland Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B. -- 1st IHU member after winner in Kings Cup race.
B. & P. Emmett E.C.F. Boyne Valley Vel. 1216
East Down Combine Cup--Saint Allouestre O.B.--1st E.D.C. member in the Kings Cup race.
Cowan & McCartney Dundonald H.P.S. Vel. 1166
Ulster Federation Cup –Saint Allouestre O.B. 1st Ulster Federation member in Kings Cup race.
S. McAllister & Sons Lagan Valley R.P.C. Vel. 1111
N.I.P.A. Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B--1st NIPA member in Kings Cup race.
C. McArdle & Sons Newry City Invitation H.P.S. Vel. 1258
Joe Cullen Memorial Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B.--1st East Coast Fed. member in the Kings Cup race.
B. & P. Emmett E.C.F. Boyne Valley Vel. 1216
Billy Ingle Trophy--- Saint Allouestre O.B.—1st Irish South Road Fed. Member in the Kings Cup race.
J. Cullen Bray Invitation R.P.C. Vel. 1000
S.L.F. Cup--- Saint Allouestre O.B.—1st South Leinster Fed. member in the Kings Cup race.
Cooley Bros. & Son Newtown Kilpeddar R.P.C. Vel. 1062
Duddy Extreme Distance Trophy-- Saint Allouestre O.B. Furthest flying member in the King’s Cup open prizes. Trevor Steele Coleraine Premier H.P.S. 527 Miles 131st Open Vel. 734
Harkness Rose Bowl—Saint Allouestre O.B.--Best two bird average Kings Cup.
M. Ewbanks Newry City Invitation H.P.S. Vel. 1153
Joe Doheny Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B. Single bird challenge Kings Cup.
S. Hughes Coalisland & District H.P.S. Vel. 1094
Robinson Trophy—Saint Allouestre O.B. 14th position in Kings Cup.
A. Feeney & Son Gilford H.P.S. Vel. 1176
McCloud Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B.--1st Yearling in the Kings Cup.
Devine & Himli E.C.F. Skerries R.P.C. Vel. 1211
Ronnie Johnston Challenge Cup--Skibbereen O.B-- Inland National.
D. Walsh Tower Invitation R.P.C. Vel. 1418
Gerald Delaney Trophy—Skibbereen O.B.—Best section winning velocity after winning section.
John F. McCabe & Son Newry & District H.P.S. Vel. 1338
Framed Diploma – Skibbereen O.B. – Lowest section winning velocity.
P. Keegan & L. Darling Donnycarney R.P.C. Vel. 1337
Friendship Cup—Saint Malo O.B.-- Friendship National.
R. Straney Killyleagh Central H.P.S. Vel. 1061
British Barcelona Club Trophy—Saint Malo O.B.-- 2nd position in the Friendship National.
F. Moran E.C.F. Malahide & District R.P.C. Vel. 1058
John Millar Logistics Trophy – Saint Malo O.B. - 1st member in the section not winning the open.
F. Moran E.C.F. Malahide & District R.P.C. Vel. 1058
Henry Beattie & Son Trophy— Saint Malo O.B.—Best two bird average Friendship National.
Hand & Kallmeyer E.C.F. Skeries R.P.C. Vel. 1036
Irvine Trophy—Best Average O.B. Nationals Saint. Malo and Saint Allouestre.
Donnelly Bros. Newry City Invitation H.P.S. Vel. 1091
Nelson Corry Trophy—Sennen Cove O.B.—Yearling National. Moody Bros. Gilford H.P.S. Vel. 1272
James McGrugan Memorial Cup Sennen Cove Yearling National—Section winner not winning the open. J. McLoughlin Blanchardstown R.P.C. Vel. 1199
Sam Buckley Memorial Cup – Best two bird average Sennen Cove Yearling National.
Mr & Mrs B. McNeilly Doagh & District H.P.S. Vel. 1175
Charles Ingle Memorial Trophy—10th Open position Sennen Cove Yearling National.
A. O’Brien S.L.F. Gorey R.P.C. Vel. 1174
J.M.K. McGugan Perpetual Cup--- Penzance —Y.B. Channel Grand National.
Larkin Bros. Blackwatertown W.E. H.P.S. Vel. 1238
William Erwin Memorial Cup- Penzance- 1st South Section in Channel Y.B. National.
P. Rock & Son Dublin North-East R.P.C. Vel. 1107
De-Scheemaecker Trophy- Penzance Y.B- Best two bird average in Channel Y.B. National.
G. Buckley & Sons Annaghmore H.P.S. Vel. 1235
Tom Marshall Trophy—Skibbereen—Y.B. Inland National Bolger Family Blackwater R.P.C. Vel. 1329
Framed Diploma -- Skibbereen – Y.B. Inland National Middle section winner.
B. & P. McEvoy E.C.F. Castlebellingham R.P.C. Vel. 1203
Framed Diploma – Skibbereen --- Y.B. Inland National North section winner.
J. & D. Braniff Wheatfield H.P.S. Vel. 1246
Gilmour Memorial Cup —Best average Saint Allouestre O. B. and Sennen Cove Yearling Nationals.
Devine & Himli E.C.F. Skerries. Vel. 1192
A. Darragh Cup Best average Sennen Cove Yearling and St. Malo Friendship Nationals.
Larkin Bros. Blackwatertown W. E. H.P.S. Vel. 1071
Jarvis Cup—Best Average Penzance and Skibbereen Y.B. Nationals.
D. Calvin Bondhill Social H.P.S. Vel. 1210
Rhead Trophy Best Average – Saint Allouestre O.B. and Penzance Y.B. Nationals.
D. Dixon Ballymoney H.P.S. Vel. 1194
Diamond Cup—Best Average Saint Allouestre O.B. Sennen Cove Yearling and Penzance Y.B.
D. Dixon Ballymoney H.P.S. Vel. 1128
Harkers Trophy—Best Average Sennen Cove Yearling and Penzance Y. B. Nationals.
Larkin Bros. Blackwatertown W.E. H.P.S. Vel. 1209
Robin Duddy Trophy. Penzance Y. B.
Furthest flying member in the Penzance Young Bird channel national open prizes.
B. & D. Coyle Coleraine Premier H.P.S. 195th Open 346 miles Vel. 370
Charles Hunniford Memorial Trophy --- Best average (North Section) Skibbereen O.B. & Y.B. nationals. J. & D. Braniff Wheatfield H.P.S. Vel. 1285
The New North Cup --- Best Average Sennen Cove Yearling, Saint Allouestre Kings Cup,
Saint Malo Friendship, Penzance Young Bird Nationals. Donnelly Bros. Millvale H.P.S. Vel. 987
President’s Cup--- Best Average Saint Allouestre Kings Cup, Sennen Cove Yearling,
Penzance Y.B. and Skibbereen Y.B. Nationals. D. Dixon Ballymoney H.P.S. Vel. 1124
De-Scheemaecker Trophy--Runner up best average all races.
A Thompson Ballyclare & District H.P.S. Vel. 956
Erwin Trophy—Best Average all races. Donnelly Bros. Millvale H.P.S. Vel. 997

GOLD MEDAL AWARDED FOR A PIGEON FOUR TIMES IN THE KING’S CUP PRIZES
Paul Dunlop, Edgarstown H.P.S.
Blue Chequer Hen GB15E 01001
2017 – 141st, 2018 – 69th, 2019 – 54th, 2022,156th.

LADIES PRIZES WON BY
D. Walsh *** Moody Bros. *** C. McArdle & Sons *** R. Straney *** Larkin Bros. *** Bolger Family

Friendship National Merit Awards 2022
Fintan Moran Malahide & District R.P.C.
“Mr Reliable” Blue Cock IHU18S - 075713
Lamballe Friendship National 2021 31st Open
St. Malo Friendship National 2022 2nd Open
Richard McCracken Markethill H.P.S.
“Drumorgan Jake”Black Chequer Cock GB18X - 17128
Lamballe Friendship National 2021 59th Open
St. Malo Friendship National 2022 92nd Open
Arnold Thompson Ballyclare & District H.P.S.
Blue Hen GB19B - 34028
Lamballe Friendship National 2021 9th Open
St. Malo Friendship National 2022 45th Open
Adair & McComb’s Crossgar H.P.S.
“Sweet Lips” Blue w/f Hen IHU19N - 06340
Lamballe Friendship National 2021 39th Open
St. Malo Friendship National 2022 59th Open

Kings Cup Merit Awards 2022
John Greenaway Bondhill Social H.P.S.
Blue Cock GB19B - 13280
St. Allouestre King’s Cup 2021 5th Open
St. Allouestre King’s Cup 2022 96th Open

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Could any members with trophies won in 2021 please make arrangements to return them to the secretary as soon as possible.

Any members in the South section with trophies these can be left at Sandyhill Pigeon Supplies for collection on or before Saturday 8th October 2022.
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Irish National Flying Club - Trophy and Award Winners 2022

King George V Challenge Cup—Saint Allouestre. Grand National old bird race winner.
C. McArdle & Sons Newry City Invitation H.P.S. Vel. 1258
Nelson Vase – Saint Allouestre O.B.-- 1st RPRA member after winner in Kings Cup race.
G. Douglas Blackwatertown West End H.P.S. Vel. 1219
Gilliland Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B. -- 1st IHU member after winner in Kings Cup race.
B. & P. Emmett E.C.F. Boyne Valley Vel. 1216
East Down Combine Cup--Saint Allouestre O.B.--1st E.D.C. member in the Kings Cup race.
Cowan & McCartney Dundonald H.P.S. Vel. 1166
Ulster Federation Cup –Saint Allouestre O.B. 1st Ulster Federation member in Kings Cup race.
S. McAllister & Sons Lagan Valley R.P.C. Vel. 1111
N.I.P.A. Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B--1st NIPA member in Kings Cup race.
C. McArdle & Sons Newry City Invitation H.P.S. Vel. 1258
Joe Cullen Memorial Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B.--1st East Coast Fed. member in the Kings Cup race.
B. & P. Emmett E.C.F. Boyne Valley Vel. 1216
Billy Ingle Trophy--- Saint Allouestre O.B.—1st Irish South Road Fed. Member in the Kings Cup race.
J. Cullen Bray Invitation R.P.C. Vel. 1000
S.L.F. Cup--- Saint Allouestre O.B.—1st South Leinster Fed. member in the Kings Cup race.
Cooley Bros. & Son Newtown Kilpeddar R.P.C. Vel. 1062
Duddy Extreme Distance Trophy-- Saint Allouestre O.B. Furthest flying member in the King’s Cup open prizes. Trevor Steele Coleraine Premier H.P.S. 527 Miles 131st Open Vel. 734
Harkness Rose Bowl—Saint Allouestre O.B.--Best two bird average Kings Cup.
M. Ewbanks Newry City Invitation H.P.S. Vel. 1153
Joe Doheny Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B. Single bird challenge Kings Cup.
S. Hughes Coalisland & District H.P.S. Vel. 1094
Robinson Trophy—Saint Allouestre O.B. 14th position in Kings Cup.
A. Feeney & Son Gilford H.P.S. Vel. 1176
McCloud Cup—Saint Allouestre O.B.--1st Yearling in the Kings Cup.
Devine & Himli E.C.F. Skerries R.P.C. Vel. 1211
Ronnie Johnston Challenge Cup--Skibbereen O.B-- Inland National.
D. Walsh Tower Invitation R.P.C. Vel. 1418
Gerald Delaney Trophy—Skibbereen O.B.—Best section winning velocity after winning section.
John F. McCabe & Son Newry & District H.P.S. Vel. 1338
Framed Diploma – Skibbereen O.B. – Lowest section winning velocity.
P. Keegan & L. Darling Donnycarney R.P.C. Vel. 1337
Friendship Cup—Saint Malo O.B.-- Friendship National.
R. Straney Killyleagh Central H.P.S. Vel. 1061
British Barcelona Club Trophy—Saint Malo O.B.-- 2nd position in the Friendship National.
F. Moran E.C.F. Malahide & District R.P.C. Vel. 1058
John Millar Logistics Trophy – Saint Malo O.B. - 1st member in the section not winning the open.
F. Moran E.C.F. Malahide & District R.P.C. Vel. 1058
Henry Beattie & Son Trophy— Saint Malo O.B.—Best two bird average Friendship National.
Hand & Kallmeyer E.C.F. Skeries R.P.C. Vel. 1036
Irvine Trophy—Best Average O.B. Nationals Saint. Malo and Saint Allouestre.
Donnelly Bros. Newry City Invitation H.P.S. Vel. 1091
Nelson Corry Trophy—Sennen Cove O.B.—Yearling National. Moody Bros. Gilford H.P.S. Vel. 1272
James McGrugan Memorial Cup Sennen Cove Yearling National—Section winner not winning the open. J. McLoughlin Blanchardstown R.P.C. Vel. 1199
Sam Buckley Memorial Cup – Best two bird average Sennen Cove Yearling National.
Mr & Mrs B. McNeilly Doagh & District H.P.S. Vel. 1175
Charles Ingle Memorial Trophy—10th Open position Sennen Cove Yearling National.
A. O’Brien S.L.F. Gorey R.P.C. Vel. 1174
J.M.K. McGugan Perpetual Cup--- Penzance —Y.B. Channel Grand National.
Larkin Bros. Blackwatertown West End H.P.S. Vel. 1238
William Erwin Memorial Cup- Penzance- 1st South Section in Channel Y.B. National.
P. Rock & Son Dublin North-East R.P.C. Vel. 1107
De-Scheemaecker Trophy- Penzance Y.B- Best two bird average in Channel Y.B. National.
G. Buckley & Sons Annaghmore H.P.S. Vel. 1235
Tom Marshall Trophy—Skibbereen—Y.B. Inland National Bolger Family Blackwater R.P.C. Vel. 1329
Framed Diploma -- Skibbereen – Y.B. Inland National Middle section winner.
B. & P. McEvoy E.C.F. Castlebellingham R.P.C. Vel. 1203
Framed Diploma – Skibbereen --- Y.B. Inland National North section winner.
J. & D. Braniff Wheatfield H.P.S. Vel. 1246
J. Gilmour Memorial Cup —Best average Saint Allouestre O. B. and Sennen Cove Yearling Nationals.
Devine & Himli E.C.F. Skerries. Vel. 1192
A. Darragh Cup Best average Sennen Cove Yearling and St. Malo Friendship Nationals.
Larkin Bros. Blackwatertown West End H.P.S. Vel. 1071
Jarvis Cup—Best Average Penzance and Skibbereen Y.B. Nationals.
D. Calvin Bondhill Social H.P.S. Vel. 1210
Rhead Trophy Best Average – Saint Allouestre O.B. and Penzance Y.B. Nationals.
D. Dixon Ballymoney H.P.S. Vel. 1194
Diamond Cup—Best Average Saint Allouestre O.B. Sennen Cove Yearling and Penzance Y.B.
D. Dixon Ballymoney H.P.S. Vel. 1128
Harkers Trophy—Best Average Sennen Cove Yearling and Penzance Y. B. Nationals.
Larkin Bros. Blackwatertown West End H.P.S. Vel. 1209
Robin Duddy Trophy. Penzance Y. B.
Furthest flying member in the Penzance Young Bird channel national open prizes.
B. & D. Coyle Coleraine Premier H.P.S. 195th Open 346 miles Vel. 370
Charles Hunniford Memorial Trophy --- Best average (North Section) Skibbereen O.B. & Y.B. nationals. J. & D. Braniff Wheatfield H.P.S. Vel. 1285
The New North Cup --- Best Average Sennen Cove Yearling, Saint Allouestre Kings Cup,
Saint Malo Friendship, Penzance Young Bird Nationals. Donnelly Bros. Millvale H.P.S. Vel. 987
President’s Cup--- Best Average Saint Allouestre Kings Cup, Sennen Cove Yearling,
Penzance Y.B. and Skibbereen Y.B. Nationals. D. Dixon Ballymoney H.P.S. Vel. 1124
De-Scheemaecker Trophy--Runner up best average all races.
A Thompson Ballyclare & District H.P.S. Vel. 956
Erwin Trophy—Best Average all races. Donnelly Bros. Millvale H.P.S. Vel. 997

GOLD MEDAL AWARDED FOR A PIGEON FOUR TIMES IN THE KING’S CUP PRIZES
Paul Dunlop, Edgarstown H.P.S.
Blue Chequer Hen GB15E-01001 won: 2017 – 141st, 2018 – 69th, 2019 – 54th, 2022,156th.

LADIES PRIZES WON BY
D. Walsh *** Moody Bros. *** C. McArdle & Sons *** R. Straney *** Larkin Bros. *** Bolger Family

Framed Diplomas sponsored by Danny Dixon (Dunloy) Saint Allouestre Single Bird Challenge
1st Sean Hughes (Coalisland & District), 2nd A & N Lewis Doagh & District), 3rd G Buckley & Sons (Annaghmore HPS).

Friendship National Merit Awards 2022 – Awarded for a pigeon twice in the Friendship Nat prizes.
Fintan Moran Malahide & District R.P.C.
“Mr Reliable” Blue Cock IHU18S-075713
Lamballe Friendship National 2021 31st Open
St. Malo Friendship National 2022 2nd Open
Richard McCracken Markethill H.P.S.
“Drumorgan Jake”Black Chequer Cock GB18X-17128
Lamballe Friendship National 2021 59th Open
St. Malo Friendship National 2022 92nd Open
Arnold Thompson Ballyclare & District H.P.S.
Blue Hen GB19B-34028
Lamballe Friendship National 2021 9th Open
St. Malo Friendship National 2022 45th Open
Adair & McComb’s Crossgar H.P.S.
“Sweet Lips” Blue w/f Hen IHU19N-06340
Lamballe Friendship National 2021 39th Open
St. Malo Friendship National 2022 59th Open

Kings Cup Merit Awards 2022 – Awarded to pigeons twice in the Kings Cup prizes.
John Greenaway Bondhill Social H.P.S.
Blue Cock GB19B-13280
St. Allouestre King’s Cup 2021 5th Open
St. Allouestre King’s Cup 2022 96th Open
Burns Bros Comber Social HPS
“Wee Bridie” Blue Ch w/f Hen IHU19N-01702
St. Allouestre King’s Cup 2021 6th Open
St. Allouestre King’s Cup 2022 138th Open
A McAteer & Sons Ballyholland
“Drumcove Clara” Blue Cheq Hen GB19B-32131
St. Allouestre King’s Cup 2021 15th Open
St. Allouestre King’s Cup 2022 165th Open
N Black & Son Dromara HPS
“Honeysuckle! Pencil Blue Pied Hen GB18D-06256
St. Allouestre King’s Cup 2021 27th Open
St. Allouestre King’s Cup 2022 210th Open

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