Farming Life - Wednesday 19/12/12

[willie reynolds]

NIPA Old Bird & Young Bird Race Winners 2012 -

Old Bird Trophy Winners 2012:
Mulgrew Family Cup – 1st Tullamore won by J.& D. Branniff, Colin H.P.S Vel 1291; H. McCabe Cup – 2nd Tullamore won by C McMahon, Ballyholland H.P.S. Vel 1694; G. F. Whiteside Cup – 1st Roscrea won by J. Devlin, Coalisland H.P.S. Vel 1279; Gilmour & Beattie Cup – 1st Clonmel won by A. Craig, Tandragee H.P.S. Vel 1375; S. Calvert Cup – 1st Fermoy won by Kemp & McBride, Kingswood H.P.S. Vel 1594; R. Harkness Cup – 2nd Roscrea won by P.McLaughlin, Maiden City H.P.S. Vel 1649; Northern Bank Trophy – 2nd Clonmel won by B. Corley, Monaghan H.P.S. Vel 1360; Simpson Cup – 1st Talbenny won by A. Craig, Tandragee H.P.S. Vel 1201; Ledlie Cup – 2nd Talbenny won by Donnelly Bros, Newry City Inv. Vel 1386; H. A. Montgomery Cup – 2nd Fermoy won by Cromie Magee & Son, Dromara H.P.S Vel. 1533; Vint Cup – Bude won by Ron. Williamson, Bondhill Social Vel. 1404; McCrory Cup – Penzance won by G & A Campbell, Armagh H.P.S. Vel 1414.

Young Bird Trophy Winners 2012:
Frazers Animal Feeds Cup – 1st Tullamore – D. Calvin, Bondhill Social Vel 1616; Frazers Animal Feeds Cup—2nd Tullamore won by O. Markey, Ballyholland H.P.S. Vel 1677; Ben. Mercer Hunter Cup – Tullamore won by J.Hall & Son, Kircubbin H.P.S. Vel. 1496; Granco Cup—Roscrea won by A. Hall, Omagh H.P.S Vel. 1464; W. V. Troughton Cup – Clonmel won by P.McCall, Markethill H.P.S Vel. 1849; S. Inglis Cup – 1st Fermoy won by J Vage & Son, Dromore H.P.S Vel. 1654; J. P. O’Hagan (Tyres) Cup – Tullamore Comeback won by Donnelly Bros, Newry City Inv. Vel. 2095; S. Montgomery Cup –2nd Fermoy won by J. Greenaway, Dromore H.P.S Vel. 1723.

First Young Bird Race Area Liberations Diplomas:
Section H - Tullamore won by P. Maxwell Jnr. Foyle RPS Vel. 1423; Sections B & C & Part A – won by G. McWhirter, Glenarm & Dist H.P.S Vel. 1594.

Second Young Bird Race Area Liberations Diplomas:
Sections B & Part A - Mullingar won by Scott & Clements, Kells H.P.S Vel. 1468; Sections C - Mullingar won by Mr & Mrs G Robinson, Carrick Soc. Vel. 1576; Section H – Mullingar won by K. Armstrong, Omagh Vel. 1300; Section D & F - Tullamore won by L Magee & Son, Lisburn & District Vel. 1661; Sections E & Part A - Tullamore won by T .McKinstry Tandragee H.P.S Vel. 1659; Section G - Tullamore won by O. Markey, Ballyholland H.P.S Vel. 1677; Frazer Animal Feed Cup - Best Velocity on the day won by O. Markey, Ballyholland Vel. 1677.

Section Trophy Winners 2012:
Section A - H. Devine Cup – St. Malo won by Kevin Carolan, Coalisland Vel. 1372; Section B - L Mairs Memorial Cup – St. Malo won by A. Darragh, Cullybackey Vel. 1362; Section C - J Campbell Memorial Cup - St. Malo won by Kerri Hagans, Horseshoe Vel. 1427; Section D - H. McVeigh Cup – St. Malo won by G. Benson, Lisburn & Dist. Vel. 1447; Section E - E. & J. McCambley Cup - St. Malo won by M. Wilkinson, Wilton Cross Vel. 1455; Section F - A. Brown & Family Cup - St.Malo won by K. Ambrose, Portavogie H.P.S Vel. 1369; Section G – N Girvan Memorial Cup – St. Malo won by A. McAteer & Sons, Ballyholland Vel. 1453; Section E - E. & J. McCambley Cup – 1st Talbenny won by A. Craig, Tandragee H.P.S Vel. 1201; Section E - E. & J. McCambley Cup – 2nd Talbenny won by G. Buckley & Son Annaghmore Vel. 1360; Section E - E. & J. McCambley Cup - Bude – won by R Williamson, Bondhill Social Vel 1404; Section E - E. & J. McCambley Cup - Penzance won by G. & A Campbell, Armagh H.P.S Vel. 1414; Section F - John Bingo Orme Memorial Trophy - 1st Section F Old Bird Inland National won by T & C Kilpatrick, Killyleagh & Dist. Vel. 1491.

Season Reports are welcome from any of the above lofts and these will be featured over the next number of weeks, racing details and individual bird’s performance including breeding.

DIARY DATES –

Kells & District HPS: The latest classes were for Eye-sign and Fancy judged by Gary Gibson and Geoff Dickey. T Shanks & Son had 1st & 2nd in the Eye-sign and Harry Boyd had the Red Card in Fancy. The big Open Show will take place as usual on Boxing Day Wednesday 26th December, prizes for all cards and Special BIS & BOS. Penning is from 11.00am until 2.00pm and doors open again around 4.40pm. Note for Kells members, the pens are being sorted out on Wednesday night 19th December.

Horseshoe HPS (Larne) Open Show -

The annual Boxing Day show will take place as usual with penning from 1-3pm and judging from 3-5pm. Usual classes plus, BIS £50 and BOS £30. The young bird sale will take place after judging and this year it is hoped to pay out £200 per race (mass libs) and a minimum of £1,000 in the Fermoy race or equivalant race point flown between the two young bird nationals. Last year we introduced the four for £100 which turned out to be very popular and will be continued this year, the advantages of this are:- 1. As the ring numbers do not have to be in until the day before the first young bird mass liberation you are guaranteed to have all your entrants at the first race - no more losing them in training or at the Area Libs. 2. Open to all members of the NIPA .The usual hospitality will be available with food and refreshments free of charge. Any further information or to enter birds please call Raymond on (028) 28 276448 or Joe on Mobile: 07723313342.

Ballymena & District will host the Annual Mid Antrim Open Show to be held in the Cullybackey HPS Clubrooms, Fenaghy Road on New Year’s day Tuesday 1st January. Penning is from 12 Noon until 2.00pm a 3 in 1 for Old Bird and Young Bird. All birds from the local Sect B area, will be made welcome, an Open Show for Mid Antrim birds. All the usual Specials including Best in Show, Best Opposite Sex, Most Points and Best YB. All club members should supply prizes and any help would be appreciated. The Annual Dinner & Presentation of prizes will be held in the Tullyglass House Hotel on Friday 11th January. After a very successful racing season a big crowd is expected, if you wish to order tickets contact Martin Graham Tel: (028) 2563 7929 or Mobile: 07835 099155.

Carrick & District Open Show –

The Carrick & Dist Open Show will be held on New Years Day in their own clubrooms. Penning of birds is from 1.00pm – 2.00pm. Usual classes with prizes for all card winners, plus BIS & BOS awards. There will also be a Breeder/Buyer sale with the race to be flown from 2nd Fermoy. For those interested to participate and enter a youngster please contact Mr R Reid Tel: (028) 93 362051. All fanciers very welcome.

Many thanks to all for the support in the last year, it gets better all the time and there should be no complaints about coverage. Areas and clubs not being covered for whatever reason, just need to join the list and do the same as the rest. Can I wish fanciers everywhere the best Christmas Greeting and a highly successful 2013.