Ylr Nat Fermoy (Skibb) and 4th Fermoy

[willie reynolds]

JOURNEY’S END - N.I.P.A NOTES – SECTIONS C, D, F, & G

After another busy week of racing done and dusted. Up next on the Mighty N.I.P.A’s Calendar was
the Inland Yearling Inland National which was due to be held in Skibbereen in County Cork. However
due to unfavourable weather being forecasted looking at an unfavourable and impossible release.
The N.I.P.A’s Team of Race Controllers made the decision to move the Race point to Fermoy in
County Cork where a release was certain. The team done an amazing call as ever with the pigeon’s
health and wellbeing in most consideration while also ruling out the possibility of an unwanted hold
over. With the go-ahead given Race marking took place at allocated centres on Saturday the 10 th of
June with the birds arriving on site in Fermoy on Sunday the 11 th . 250 members of the Mighty
N.I.P.A. sent 2,183 Birds to the Inland Yearling National. The Birds were liberated on Sunday the 11 th
at 10:20 AM on Sunday morning in a Light South West Wind.

Yearling Inland National moved to Fermoy

The Winning Bird from the Fermoy Inland Yearling National Race belongs to J. Hutchinson & Son of
Ballymoney H.P.S in Section B. Many Congratulations to J. Hutchinson & Son on claiming 1 st N.I.P.A
National from Fermoy Inland Yearling National.

Also, Big Congratulations to R&D Calvin of Annaghmore H.P.S finishing 2 nd National. Also,
Congratulations to D. Mullan of Strabane H.P.S finishing 3 rd National. Congratulations lads great
result. It was a great day for the members of Section H & E claiming most of the top spots in the
result.

Fermoy Yearling National Result

1 st J. Hutchinson & Son Ballymoney 1625;2 nd R D Calvin Annaghmore 1614; 3 rd D. Mullan Strabane
1611; 4 th J. Ramsey & Son Derry & District 1611; 5 th D C & P McArdle Armagh 1610; 6 th J. Ramsey &
Son Derry & District 1607; 7 th Freddie Patterson Strabane 1605; 8 th R. Parkes & Son Armagh 1598; 9 th
I. Rollins & Son Hillsborough & Maze 1597; 10 th D. Fegan Lurgan Social 1596; 11 th J. Calvin & E Calvin
Annaghmore 1595; 12 th C J & B Ferris Lurgan Social 1595; 13 th C J & B Ferris Lurgan Social 1594; 14 th
Mr & Mrs G. Delaney Dromore 1592; 15 th Stephen Delaney Dromore 1591; 16 th D C & P McArdle
Armagh 1590; 17 th G. Marsden Hillsborough & Maze 1588; 18 th D. Booth Mourne & District 1586; 19 th
R. Keegan & Son Dromore 1585; 20 th Blair & Rankin Ballymena 1585;
Centre Results

Ligoniel Centre – J & D Braniff Glen 1573, Whiteside Bros Eastway 1568, McMurray & Anderson
Ligoniel 1568, Ed Heaney & Son Ligoniel 1565, J & D Braniff Glen 1565, J Ward & Son Glen 1563, Ed
Heaney & Son 1560, C McVeigh & Daughter 1559, P & M Travers Glen 1554, J & D Braniff Glen 1537.
 
Newry Centre – Thompson & Lunn Newry City 1572, Mark Maguire & Son Newry & District 1566,
Owen Markey Ballyholland 1540, J F McCabe & Son Newry & District 1531, Owen Markey
Ballyholland 1529, Thompson & Lunn Newry City 1521, Mark Maguire & Son Newry & District 1520,

Thompson & Lunn Newry City 1517, J F McCabe & Son Newry & District 1497, Pat McCabe Newry &
District 1494.

SECTION C REPORT; FERMOY YEARLING NATIONAL
The Winner of Section C (34/290) from Fermoy Yearling National was J&D Braniff of Glen H.P.S. The
lads Finish 1 st Section C (290 Birds) and 32 nd Open (2,183 Birds) Yet another Section win for Joe and
David doing in from the channel and from the land having a great season guys first class. Many
Congratulations to Section C Winners J&D Braniff and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners

SECTION D REPORT; FERMOY YEARLING NATIONAL
The Winner of Section D (30/282) from Fermoy Yearling National was I. Rollins & Sons of
Hillsborough & Maze H.P.S. The partnership Finishes 1 st Section (282 Birds) and 9 th Open N.I.P.A.
(2,183 Birds) The Section Winner this year she previously was 9 th Club, 21 st Section, 171 st Open
Pilmore Beach. 40 th Section Fermoy. The Sire is down from Paul Janssens line, and from Lyons &
Kennedy Roger Maris. The Dam is also down from Paul Janssen, she was a decent racer herself
having been 1 st Club, 2 nd North Section, 8 th Open INFC Skibbereen National. Many Congratulations to
Section D Winners I. Rollins & Sons and Big congratulations to all Club Winners

SECTION F REPORT; FERMOY YEARLING NATIONAL
The Winner of Section F (7/66) from Fermoy Yearling National was Burgess & Brennan of Bangor
R.P.C They finish 1 st ,2 nd ,3 rd & 4 th Section F (66 Birds) and 73 rd, 74 th , 75 th , & 76 th Open N.I.P.A (2,183
Birds) That’s yet another Section Win for the Bangor Men, and for the first season back in the N.I.P.A
its certaintly one they won’t forget, Winning the Section this week wasn’t enough they had to take
the first 4 placings in it lol. Many Congratulations to Section F Winners Burgess & Brennan and Big
Congratulations to all Club Winners.

SECTION G REPORT; FERMOY YEARLING NATIONAL
The Winner of Section G (24/311) from Fermoy Yearling National was Mr & Mrs G. Delaney of
Dromore H.P.S. Gerard finishes 1 st Section (311 Birds) and 14 th Open (2,183 Birds) Brilliant racing
from the Delaney family with Gerald’s son Stephen finishing close 2 nd Section G. Another Section Win
and 2 nd Section to add to the growing honours list in O’Roory Hill Stud. Top quality birds and I expect
no less than winners from the stud who excel when it comes to Fermoy and Skibbereen races. Many
Congratulations to Mr & Mrs G. Delaney and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners.

Final Inland Race Flown from Fermoy

The last inland race of the 2023 O.B Season for the N.I.P.A. took place from Fermoy in Co. Cork. With
the go-ahead given Race marking took place on Friday the 16 th of June. 279 members of the Mighty
N.I.P.A. sent 4,080 Birds for the final Fermoy Inland Race of the 2023 N.I.P.A O.B Season. The Birds
were liberated on Saturday the 17 th at 10:40 AM in a Light South East Wind.
SECTION C REPORT; FERMOY 4
The Winner of Section C (29/342) from Fermoy 4 was C. McVeigh & Dtr of Trinity R.P.C. The father
and Daughter partnership consisting of Ciaran & Daughter Patti. Finish 1 st Club (86 Birds) 1 st Section C
(342 Birds) and 63 rd Open (4,080 Birds) The Section Winning pigeon is a blue cock GB22A 81301. he's
bred from a hen bought from Karl Donnelly of Jackpot Lofts and she's responsible for lots of very
good pigeons Karl tells me the sire of the cock belongs to their very good friends Kevin and
Kristopher Rooney. We decided to do some joint breeding with the hen in question and they've bred

a few good pigeons for both of us. Ciaran’s secret weapon is his daughter Patti who has a great
interest in the birds and will be a great up and coming fancier to keep an eye on in the future with
Ciaran. The Team have won the last 4 club races in the Trinity Club and this is only their second
season racing. Many Congratulations to Section C Winners Ciaran McVeigh & Daughter Patti and Big
Congratulations to all Club Winners
Ballycarry & District: D/S
Ballyclare & District: D/S
Carrick Social: D/S
Doagh & District: D/S
Eastway H.P.S: (?/?) 1 st J. Burrows 1292; 2 nd D. McElhone 1292; 3 rd J. Burrows 1292; 4 th J. Burrows
1272; 5 th J. Burrows 1206; 6 th D. McElhone 1151
Glenarm & District: D/S
Horseshoe H.P.S: D/S
Kingsmoss: (3/30) 1 st G&C Lowry 1299; 2 nd PR Wilson 1299; 3 rd G&C Lowry 1244; 4 th G&C Lowry 1215;
5 th G&C Lowry 1120; 6 th G&C Lowry 1110
Larne & District: D/S
Ligoniel & District: (17/173) 1 st T. Longman 1422; 2 nd Ed Heaney & Son 1363; 3 rd Bingham & Seaton
1358; 4 th C. McManus 1328; 5 th A. Taylor & Son 1325; 6 th Bingham & Seaton 1324

SECTION D REPORT; FERMOY 4
The Winner of Section D (30/397) from Fermoy 4 was J. Gregory & Sons of Colin H.P.S. The
partnership Finishes 1 st Club (40 Birds) 1 st Section (397 Birds) and 56 th Open N.I.P.A. (4,080 Birds). The
boys Fermoy 4 Section D winner is a yearling hen racing to 12 days old eggs. She has been a steady
racer for them and is a daughter of their number 1 pair who have bred many winners including 1st
Open N.I.P.A. Skibbereen YB National 2019 for themselves. Her sister was 3rd section from Fermoy
earlier this season and her brother was 5th North Section INFC Skibbereen a couple of weeks ago.
Many Congratulations to Section D Winners J. Gregory & Sons and Big congratulations to all Club
Winners
Colin H.P.S: (4/40) 1 st J. Gregory & Sons 1438; 2 nd J. Gregory & Sons 1356; 3 rd J. Gregory & Sons 1355;
4 th O&M Monaghan 1353; 5 th J. Gregory & Sons 1352; 6 th J. Gregory & Sons 1330
Derriaghy: D/S
Dromara H.P.S: D/S
Dromore West End: D/S
Dromore H.P.S: (4/139) 1 st Mr & Mrs G. Delaney 1442; 2 nd Mr & Mrs G. Delaney 1348; 3 rd Mr & Mrs
G. Delaney 1331; 4 th Mr & Mrs G. Delaney 1325; 5 th Mr & Mrs G. Delaney 1315; 6 th Mr & Mrs G.
Delaney 1315
Glen H.P.S: (6/103) 1 st B+K Mullan & Dunlop 1418; 2 nd J&D Braniff 1394; 3 rd J&D Braniff 1382; 4 th J&D
Braniff 1368; 5 th J. Ward & Son 1317; 6 th J. Ward & Son 1317
Glenavy & District: (3/32) 1 st I. Gibb & Sons 1384; 2 nd I. Gibb & Sons 1235; 3 rd H. McKeown 1171; 4 th
Lilley & Withers 1112
Harmony H.P.S: (8/132) 1 st Abernethy & Turner 1411; 2 nd B. Wallace 1337; 3 rd S. Delaney 1307; 4 th
Abernethy & Turner 1303; 5 th M. McClure 1301; 6 th S. Delaney 1298
Hillsborough & Maze: (5/113) 1 st I. Rollins & Son 1411; 2 nd I. Rollins & Son 1411; 3 rd G. Marsden 1408;
4 th J. Greenaway 1367; 5 th J. Greenaway 1366; 6 th G. Marsden 1359
Kingswood H.P.S: D/S
Lisburn & District: D/S
South Belfast H.P.S: (3/26) 1 st B. Hutchinson 1300; 2 nd T. McNally 1227; 3 rd R. Kenna 1030; 4 th R.
Kenna 1027

Titanic H.P.S: D/S
Trinity R.P.C: (8/86) 1 st C. McVeigh & Dtr 1434; 2 nd J&L Smyth 1430; 3 rd O. Farrelly 1393; 4 th O. Farrelly
1391; 5 th C. McVeigh & Dtr 1349; 6 th C. McVeigh & Dtr 1337

SECTION F REPORT; FERMOY 4
The Winner of Section F (22/331) from Fermoy 4 was Burgess & Brennan of Bangor R.P.C They finish
1 st Club (53 Birds) 1 st Section F (331 Birds) and 118 th Open N.I.P.A (4,080 Birds) This lads Section F
winner from Fermoy 4 is a hen on the roundabout system bred by club mates lambert & Stewart and
is off his famous ‘06 lines’ This is her third time this season in the first four prizes in Section F and yet
again another Section Win added for the Season. Many Congratulations to Section F Winners
Burgess & Brennan and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners.
Ards: D/S
Annalong: D/S
Bangor R.P.C: (6/53) 1 st Burgess & Brennan 1393; 2 nd R. Moore & Son 1379; 3 rd R. Moore & Son 1349;
4 th Burgess & Brennan 1332; 5 th R. Moore & Son 1260; 6 th R. Moore & Son 1210
Comber Central H.P.S:
Corrigs: (/) 1 st P. Brown & Son 1224; 2 nd P. Brown & Son 1212; 3 rd P. Brown & Son 1090; 4 th J. Cleland
1079; 5 th J. Cleland 1069; 6 th P. Brown & Son 990
Crossgar: (12/238) 1 st McCartan & Woodside 1318; 2 nd McCartan & Woodside 1290; 3 rd McCartan &
Woodside 1271; 4 th McCartan & Woodside 1248; 5 th Sean McLoughlin 1230; 6 th McCartan &
Woodside 1229
Downpatrick Premier: D/S
Killyleagh Central: (3/29) 1 st C. Healy 1245; 2 nd C. Healy 1198; 3 rd C. Healy 1142; 4 th C. Healy 1142; 5 th
R. Watson & Son 1017; 6 th R. Watson & Son 1007
Killyleagh & District: D/S
Kircubbin: D/S
Newtownards H.P.S: D/S

SECTION G REPORT; FERMOY 4
The Winner of Section G (22/569) from Fermoy 4 was D&K Mallen of Drumnavady H.P.S. The Duo of
Kenny and Son Dean finishes 1 st & 3 rd Club (118 Birds) 1 st & 3 rd Section (569 Birds) and 29 th & 32 nd Open
(4,080 Birds) The father and son sent 7 to Fermoy. Their 1 st Section Winner is a blue widowhood
cock, this is his second win and has numerous open and section prizes to his name. His brother has
also won 3x1sts this year for the Mallen’s. The sire is ‘Mr Dependable’ bought from Tommy
McKinstry he’s a Cuester bird. The dam is a blue pied sootjen hen from Davy Hutchinson, she is a
daughter of ‘Leanne’s lad’. This pair has now bred them 5x1sts prize winners. Their 3 rd Section
Winning pigeon is a cheq widowhood cock. He has won before as a youngster and also has
numerous open and section prizes. His sire is a cheq cock from Philip Boal and the dam is a blue hen
from Philip Boal’s ‘Box 2 cock’. Many Congratulations to D&K Mallen and Big Congratulations to all
Club Winners.
Ashfield: D/S
Ballyholland: (1/) 1 st O. Markey 1448; 2 nd O. Markey 1432; 3 rd O. Markey 1429; 4 th O. Markey 1417; 5 th
O. Markey 1413; 6 th O. Markey 1405
Banbridge H.P.S: (1/28) 1 st McCracken Bros 1207; 2 nd McCracken Bros 1202; 3 rd McCracken Bros
1179; 4 th McCracken Bros 1146; 5 th McCracken Bros 1118; 6 th McCracken Bros 1086
Banbridge Social:

Drumnavady: (9/118) 1 st D&K Mallen 1460; 2 nd J. Smyth & Sons 1459; 3 rd D&K Mallen 1458; 4 th G&S
McMullan 1454; 5 th G&S McMullan 1454; 6 th S. Ogle 1451
Millvale: (1/12) 1 st JJ McCabe 1382; 2 nd JJ McCabe 1312
Newry City: (6/105) 1 st Thompson & Lunn 1458; 2 nd Thompson & Lunn 1372; 3 rd Gary Hughes & Son
1333; 4 th Gary Hughes & Son 1320; 5 th D. Hzyz 1311; 6 th Thompson & Lunn 1297
Newry & District: (5/187 1 st J F McCabe & Son 1453; 2 nd J F McCabe & Son 1449; 3 rd O. Markey 1448;
4 th J F McCabe & Son 1448; 5 th J F McCabe & Son 1447; 6 th J F McCabe & Son 1443

That’s a wrap for the Inland Racing for members of the N.I.P.A. It was a great set of races from start
to finish from Inland race points. Especially with all the Fermoy races we had which was great and by
the end of the final Fermoy race they could fly it backwards lol. We turn our attention to the
Penzance/Penzance & Penzance Classic Races in the South Coast of England on the same day from
the Channel. Then topping it all off with the Old Bird N.I.P.A Channel National from St. Malo in
France for the N.I.P.A Season Finale. Big Thanks again to everybody for their kind regards on my
weekly reports, it really means a lot to me and gives me a great boost when talking to so many of
you all that look forward to my weekly reports and enjoy the read. It’s been great chatting with
fanciers from all over and hearing your birds’ stories from before and after the race. I would like to
thank everybody for the help in gathering info for myself as it gives me a great help in completing my
reports to my best ability. I would like to kindly ask for all club representatives/race secretaries
within the covered sections to contact myself to be included in my weekly Reports, With Club ,
Section & Open Winning Photos, With the Winning Pigeons Info. Or if anyone would like to have
anything included in my reports such as any other information/announcements looking to be
published.
Thank you for taking the time to read through my N.I.P.A Journey’s End Report
Yours in Sport , Jordan Hughes

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N.I.P.A NOTES

Fancy a Holiday next March in Sunny Seville while representing Team Northern Ireland in one of

the best One Loft Races ?

Calling all Northern Irish Fanciers. How would you like to spend next March in Sunny Seville in Spain
soaking up the sun relaxing while competing for team Northern Ireland in one of the best OLR in
Europe competing for 162,000 Euros. Please see the attached photos for all info regarding the Race
points, prizemoney, and entry fees. Why not grab a group of mates together for a team or even a
club where all prize winnings go into Club funds for future developments. The bigger the team the
better as it is great value. A team of 6 with 4 free entries total of 10 Birds for 900 Euros, Or as a sole

entry 150 euro per pigeon for under a team of 6 pigeons. I am trying to get together a Team N.I. to
compete as we have some top birds and fanciers here in Northern Ireland to compete and do well in
these races as the best team. Feel free to get in contact with any questions or queries into
competing in this OLR and hope to get a Team together for what is a great way and experience of
racing.

Many Thanks John Boyd.
John Boyd – Tel +44 (0) 7799 543334 E-mail; john@emeraldsanddiamondsdynasty.com