Penzance was the venue for the final channel race before France and as expected with a strong North East wind this race-point lived up to its reputation as the graveyard of doubtful strains. A long wait was on the cards for the 31 members who had sent 90 birds. Late into the evening Rock Flying Club member Eamon Quigley, flying to Inch Island timed his only entry to top the City of Derry Fed and also had the only bird on the day. This game yearling hen was flying to her first youngster and was on the wing for 12 hours to cover the 350 miles. Bred down from Danny Dixon and T & P Cassidy best bloodlines this pigeon was certainly bred for the job at hand. Great flying from Eamon who continues to enjoy success in the longer races.
City of Derry Federation Penzance 31/90 – E Quigley Rock FC 855.
N.I.P.A. Section H:
Limavady 4/22 - 1st H Crawford 934, 2nd&3rd R Witherow 859.
Omagh&Dist - 1st&2nd A J Kelly 848,799, 3rd R Adams 754.
Strabane 4/14 - 1st P Walters 764.
Londonderry 9/23 - 1st D Simpson 612, 2nd P McLaughlin 522, 3rd T&M Gallagher 508, 4th L Flanagan&Son 428, 5th D Simpson 414. With no days birds reported, Derek timed his 2 yo cock early the second morning. This Grizzle cock also flew Penzance last year and is bred down from birds obtained from Ballymena veteran George Barr from his old grizzle family of pigeons. These Barr pigeons have certainly stood the test of time. Well done to Derek and all the club members who timed in a very difficult race.
Maiden City 9/31 - 1st D Friel 468.
Rock - E Quigley 855. Eamon times a yearling hen on her first young bird flying 12 hours to win the City of Derry Fed and is the only bird timed on the day into the town. Well done
Penzance - 19/06/10
Top competition in Derry City between the five local clubs Foyle, Maiden City, Londonderry, Ameila Earhart and Derry & Dist. Click here for all the latest news and results for the City of Derry Federation etc.
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