Roscrea Comeback - 17/05/14

[willie reynolds]

NIPA Open Roscrea Comeback 677/15,107 –
1-1D A Crawford Comber Cent 2118, 2-1F J Crossan Downpatrick 2091, 3-2D Cromie & Magee & Son Dromara 2087, 4-2F McComb Bros Killyleagh Cent 2083, 5-1E D Carville & Son Wilton Cross 2077, 6-1C W O’Boyle Ligoniel 2076, 7-3D R Fear South Belfast 2073, 8-2E S Curran Lurgan Soc 2071, 9-2C D & J Campbell & Bigger Eastway 2068, 10-4D S & A Hanna Lisburn & Dist 2067, 11-3E C J & B Ferris Wilton Cross 2062, 12-1G E McAlinden & Sons Banbridge 2061, 13-4E C J & B Ferris 2061, 14-2G Donnelly Bros Newry City 2061, 15-3C J White Muckamore 2057, 16-5E S Fields & Sons Armagh 2056, 17-6E J Douglas & Son Lurgan Soc 2055, 18-4C J Courtney Muckamore 2055, 19-1A G & S Smith Cookstown 2055, 20-7E J Greenaway Bondhill 2055.

Best in each NIPA Section:
Sect A 55/1127 – G & S Smith Cookstown 2055, S Hughes Coalisland 2033, S Hughes 2033.
Sect B 122/2494 – B Swann & Son Kells & Dist 2025, J Ramsey Harryville 2022, J Millar & Son Harryville 2021.
Sect C 93/1823 – W O’Boyle Ligoniel 2076, D & J Campbell & Bigger Eastway 2068, J White Muckamore 2057.
Sect D 76/2003 – A Crawford Comber Cent 2118, Cromie & Magee & Son Dromara 2087, R Fear South Belfast 2073.
Sect E 113/2918 – D Carville & Son Wilton Cross 2077, S Curran Lurgan Soc 2071, C J & B Ferris Wilton Cross 2062.
Sect F 67/1470 – J Crossan Downpatrick 2091, McComb Bros Killyleagh Cent 2083, J & P Rice Killyleagh Cent 2022.
Sect G 74/2166 – E McAlinden & Son Banbridge 2061, Donnelly Bros Newry City 2061, N Murtagh Millvale 2054,
Sect H 77/1106 – P McLaughlin Maiden City 1860, K Armstrong Omagh & Dist 1853, Concannon Bros Maiden City 1852.

NIPA Race/Date
Roscrea 17/05/14 – Lib 9.00am wind Lt Southerly

NIPA Sect A Clubs

Coalisland & District 12/307 – S Hughes 2033, 2033, 2032, B Morgan 2025, 1998, W Bleeks & Son 1982.

Coleraine Premier HPS – Hanson & Harpur 1984, S & B Cummins 1928, S Walker 1918, D Coyle & Son 1918, L & R Hanson 1903, P O’Connor 1891.

Coleraine & County Derry – T McCrudden 1937, 1924, 1904, 1891.

Cookstown Social 6/119 – G & S Smith 2055, 1947, 1947, 1940, G Marshall 1926, 1912.

Castledawson –

Dungannon – C Reid 1959, 1956, K Shannon 1930, 1927, 1916, S Shannon 1890.

Windsor Social 10/127 – R & J Parke 2009, G Donaghy Son & Grandson 1974, K Glass 1953, R & J Parke 1942, 1942, 1904. Ernie wins the Nomination.

NIPA Sect H Clubs

Amelia Earhart – T White 1812, 1812, N Doherty 1812.

Derry & District – B & K Reid 1851, S Duffy 1835, B & K Reid 1833, 1830, L & M Moran 1829, Cooley Bros 1815.

Foyle RPS – J Gallagher 1723, N McGrotty & Son 1635. Well done Jamesy a good win.

Limavady –

Londonderry PRS 6/45 – L Flanagan 1838, McFall Murray & Wick 1826, 1818, L Flanagan 1740, 1711, 1695.

Maiden City 14/134 – P McLaughlin 1860, Concannon Bros 1852, P McLaughlin 1840, S McGrotty 1768. Club secretary enjoys another good race. Well done all.

Mourne & District HPS – 5/100 – T Conway 1814, 1806, G Quinn 1716, T Conway 1687, 1674, D Booth 1666.

Omagh & District 11/175 – K Armstrong 1853, R Adams 1825, K Armstrong 1775, A Hall 1759, R Harkness 1728, A Hall 1728.

Strabane 15/204 – T Ferguson & Son 1832, D McNulty 1789, T Ferguson & Son 1773, 1697, T McBride 1642, 1633.

NIPA Sect B Clubs

Ahoghill Flying Club 11/222 – J Balmer 2016, Young McManus & Sons 2004, 2003, J Balmer 1994, C Moore 1970, 1969. Brooke Supplies 2 Bird Club – J Balmer 2016, Young McManus & Sons 2003.

Ballymena & Dist 13/232 – McFall & McManus 1992, 1992, J McNaghten & Son 1990, W & J Smyth 1982, G & A Eagleson 1964, Blair & Rankin 1960. The partnership of McFall & McManus take the top two places in the race from Roscrea, winner was timed at 11.07am flying 144 miles. Breeding is the best of Paddy McManus Charlie’s son who races in Ahoghill. Congratulations Charlie and happy birthday for last week.

Ballymoney HPS 24/558 – J Connolly 2002, A & M Boyle 1986, L Neill 1974, D Dixon 1969, M Gamble & Son 1963, J Connolly 1954. John Connolly wins Roscrea with a Blue widowhood cock from his A & R McAuley bloodlines.

Dervock RPS 7/199 – A & M Boyle 1986, 1938, R McIntyre 1909, 1904, J Hutchinson & Son 1903, J Walker 1898.

Ballymoney West Combine 10/231 – L Neill 1974, J McDowell & Sons 1911, J Hutchinson & Son 1903, R J Elliott 1865, Curry & Gilmore 1854, D Laverty 1846.

Broughshane & District 5/105 – J & N Simpson 1987, Purvis & Connolly 1986, 1985, J & N Simpson 1969, Purvis & Connolly 1924, D Houston & Son 1919.

Cullybackey HPS 14/408 – A Darragh 1995, J & J Greer 1986, Gibson & Dickey 1986, 1985, A Darragh 1982, J & J Greer 1978.

Crumlin & District 3/91 – Fleming Bros 2020, 1973, McConville Bros 1958, 1953, Fleming Bros 1945, McConville Bros 1924.

Harryville HPS 15/312 – J Ramsey 2022, J Millar & Son 2021, A McBride 2017, 2014, J Rock 2005, R H Clements 2004.

Kells & District 14/233 – B Swann & Son 2025, G McDowell 2021, 2020, Surgenor Bros 2012, T & M Morrow 2003, G McDowell 1995. Sizzlers 2 Bird Club – Scott & Clements 1986, G McDowell 1940, Surgenor Bros 1871, H Turkington 1803, A Barkley & Son 1743.

Muckamore 18/437 – J White 2057, J Courtney 2055, A & E Bell 2016, G Magill 2014, A & E Bell 2014, J Sinton 2012.

Randalstown 4/78 – H Boyd 1984, D Logan & Son 1952, H Boyd 1925, 1921, Percy Son & Murphy 1920, 1920.

Rasharkin & District 8/108 – Steele & McNeill 2017, A C & T Tweed 2009, Steele & McNeill 1987, J & M Milliken 1977, T Kaczynski 1976, 1962. Steele & McNeill win with a yearling Lambrecht widowhood cock timing at 11.09am for the 148 mile fly. This bird wins for the second time previously winning from Rosscarbery last year. D Dixon: 1969.725. Race sponsored by Rudi Gage Cars (Ballymoney).

NIPA Sect E Clubs

Annaghmore – F & D McNeice 2017, 1987, McKernan Bros 1983, F & D McNeice 1950, 1945, 1900.

Armagh 13/278 – S Fields & Sons 2056, D C & P McArdle 2023, G & A Campbell 2016, P Campbell & Sons 2006, G & A Campbell 1996, D C & P McArdle 1985. Armagh 2 Bird Club – P Campbell & Sons 2006, S Fields & Sons 1874, R Parkes & Son 1857, G & A Campbell 1684.

Beechpark Social 13/387 – K Downey 2032, 2016, 2016, 2014, G McEvoy 2003, D Mawhinney & Son 1996. Kevin and Kate have got their team back on song again by having a great race also 1st and 2nd in the Two Bird Club followed by Davy Percy & Son.

Blackwatertown WE -

Bondhill 7/298 – J Greenaway 2055, D Calvin 2053, D Beattie 2040, Capper Bros 2020, D Calvin 2015, Capper Bros 1984.

Charlemont – E Grew 2002, N Muldoon 1962, E Grew 1960.

Edgarstown –

Gilford & District –

Laurelvale –

Loughgall 3/145 – S West 2042, N Weir 1998, W Corrigan 1987, S West 1930, 1863, W Corrigan 1805.

Lurgan Amat -

Lurgan Social – S Curran 2071, J Douglas & Son 2055, K Henderson 2011, 2006, 2001, S Curran 1993.

Markethill 9/209 – P McCall 2038, 2036, 2036, 2033, 2031, K & R Black 2005.

Monaghan 13/289 – P McFadden 2019, 2020, R Mulligan 1967, J Graham 1961, G Swift 1948, S O’Brien 1941. 2 Bird Club – R Mulligan 1967.

Portadown & Drumcree /132 – M Livingstone 2007, Hagan & Rowney 2003, F Wright 1991, Sloan & Reid 1989, 1984, M Livingstone 1977. It's that man again Malcolm Livingstone, with yet another winning performance.

Tandragee – D Thompson & Son 2048, A Craig 2047, D Thompson & Son 2028.

Wilton Cross 8/211 – D Carville & Son 2077, C J & B Ferris 2062, 2061, D Carville & Son 2033 Nom, C J & B Ferris 2021, 2019.

City of Derry Federation Roscrea Comeback – P McLaughlin Maiden City 1860, Concannon Bros Maiden City 1852, B & K Reid Derry & Dist 1851, P McLaughlin 1840, L Flanagan Londonderry 1838, S Duffy Derry & Dist 1835, B & K Reid 1833, 1830, S McGrotty Maiden City 1830, L & M Moran Derry & Dist 1829, M Doherty Derry & Dist 1811, A McCrudden Derry & Dist 1808, P McLaughlin 1802, J & G Ramsey Derry & Dist 1776, S McGrotty 1768, S Duffy 1755, Concannon Bros 1744, L Flanagan 1740, Coyle Bros Maiden City 1720, S McGrotty 1714.

Champions League MAC -

The Champions League competition, started the second race Roscrea, updates will follow. Results after Week (1) – Sect (1) A C & T Tweed 21 Points, M/M Sempey 17 Points, Young McManus & Sons 15 Points plus Purvis & Connolly, H & R McCloy, R H Clements, Scott & Clements and Houston Bros. Sect (2) D Dixon 24 Points, G McDowell 14 Points plus A & N Young, D Craig, D Houston & Son, S Steele, J Millar & Son and Percy Son & Murphy. Sect (3) H Cubitt 23 Points, F J & G Dickey 16 Points, A Darragh 10 Points plus M/M Robinson, G & A Eagleson, T & E Service, J Rock and B Swann & Son. Sect (4) Steele & McNeill 19 Points, Reid Bros & McCloy 13 Points, A McBride 9 Points, J & N Simpson 8 Points, J Smyth & Son 7 Points plus W & J Smyth, Surgenor Bros and Stewart Bros.

Results after Week (2) - Sect (1) Young McManus & Sons 37 Points, Scott & Clements 23 Points, A C & T Tweed 21 Points, M/M Sempey 17 Points, Purvis & Connolly 13 Points, R H Clements 4 Points plus H & R McCloy and Houston Bros. Sect (2) D Dixon 39 Points, J Millar & Son 18 Points, G McDowell 14 Points plus A & N Young, D Craig, D Houston & Son, S Steele and Percy Son & Murphy. Sect (3) H Cubitt 23 Points, F J & G Dickey 16 Points, A Darragh 10 Points plus M/M Robinson, G & A Eagleson, T & E Service, J Rock and B Swann & Son. Sect (4) J & N Simpson 27 Points, Surgenor Bros 24 Points, Steele & McNeill 19 Points, A McBride 14 Points, Reid Bros & McCloy 13 Points, J Smyth & Son 7 Points plus W & J Smyth and Stewart Bros.

Results after Week (3) – Sect (1) Young McManus & Sons 46 Points, Scott & Clements 23 Points, A C & T Tweed 21 Points, M/M Sempey 17 Points, Purvis & Connolly 13 Points, R H Clements 4 Points plus H & R McCloy and Houston Bros.
Sect (2) D Dixon 62 Points, D Craig 21 Points, J Millar & Son 18 Points, G McDowell 14 Points, A & N Young 6 Points, plus D Houston & Son, S Steele and Percy Son & Murphy. Sect (3) H Cubitt 23 Points, F J & G Dickey 16 Points, M/M Robinson 15 Points, A Darragh 10 Points, J Rock 3 Points plus G & A Eagleson, T & E Service and B Swann & Son. Sect (4) A McBride 28 Points, J & N Simpson 27 Points, Surgenor Bros 24 Points, Steele & McNeill 19 Points, Reid Bros & McCloy 13 Points, J Smyth & Son 7 Points plus W & J Smyth and Stewart Bros.

Results after Week (4) - Sect (1) Young McManus & Sons 48 Points, Scott & Clements 47 Points, M/M Sempey 32 Points, A C & T Tweed 21 Points, Purvis & Connolly 13 Points, R H Clements 13 Points plus H & R McCloy and Houston Bros.
Sect (2) D Dixon 62 Points, D Craig 35 Points, J Millar & Son 18 Points, G McDowell 14 Points, A & N Young 6 Points plus D Houston & Son, S Steele and Percy Son & Murphy. Sect (3) H Cubitt 23 Points, F J & G Dickey 16 Points, M/M Robinson 15 Points, J Rock 11 Points, A Darragh 10 Points plus G & A Eagleson, T & E Service and B Swann & Son. Sect (4) J & N Simpson 50 Points, A McBride 47 Points, Steele & McNeill 26 Points, Surgenor Bros 24 Points, W & J Smyth 20 Points, Reid Bros & McCloy 13 Points, J Smyth & Son 7 Points plus Stewart Bros.

The Knock-out was already set up and matches for Talbenny are as follows.
Young McManus & Sons v Jimmy Rock, Steele & McNeill v George McDowell, Danny Dixon v Allen McBride, Mr & Mrs Sempey v F J & G Dickey, Alan Darragh v Scott & Clements, Denis Craig v Surgenor Bros, J & N Simpson v J Millar & Son, Harold Cubitt v R H Clements.

Mid Antrim Combine Roscrea Comeback 84/1698 – B Swann & Son Kells 2025, J Ramsey Harryville 2022, J Millar & Son Harryville 2021, G McDowell Kells 2021, G McDowell 2020, Steele & McNeill Rasharkin 2017, A McBride Harryville 2017, J Balmer Ahoghill 2016, A McBride 2014, Surgenor Bros Kells 2012, A C & T Tweed Rasharkin 2009, J Rock Harryville 2005, Young McManus & Sons Ahoghill 2004, R H Clements Harryville 2004, T & M Morrow Kells 2003, Young McManus & Sons 2003, J Rock 2000, G McDowell 1995, A Darragh Cullybackey 1995, J Balmer 1994, McFall & McManus Ballymena 1992, McFall & McManus 1992, G Price Harryville 1992, J McNaghten & Son Ballymena 1990.

Mid Antrim Combine Clubs Roscrea

Kells & District 14/233 – B Swann & Son 2025, G McDowell 2021, 2020, Surgenor Bros 2012, T & M Morrow 2003, G McDowell 1995, Scott & Clements 1986, 1974, Surgenor Bros 1974, Scott & Clements 1973. Sizzlers 2 Bird Club – Scott & Clements 1986, G McDowell 1940, Surgenor Bros 1871, H Turkington 1803, A Barkley & Son 1743.

Harryville HPS 15/312 – J Ramsey 2022, J Millar & Son 2021, A McBride 2017, 2014, J Rock 2005, R H Clements 2004, J Rock 2000, G Price 1992, R H Clements 1976, A McBride 1976. Second win for Joe Ramsey his yearling Dk Ch Lambrecht cock was timed at 11.07am flying 146 miles.

Rasharkin & District 8/108 – Steele & McNeill 2017, A C & T Tweed 2009, Steele & McNeill 1987, J & M Milliken 1977, T Kaczynski 1976, 1962, A C & T Tweed 1958, J & M Milliken 1899. Steele & McNeill win with a yearling Lambrecht widowhood cock timing at 11.09am for the 148 mile fly. This bird wins for the second time previously winning from Rosscarbery last year. D Dixon: 1969.725. Race sponsored by Rudi Gage Cars (Ballymoney).

Ahoghill Flying Club 11/222 – J Balmer 2016, Young McManus & Sons 2004, 2003, J Balmer 1994, C Moore 1970, 1969, Young McManus & Sons 1962, J Balmer 1960, J Smyth & Son 1940, D Stevenson 1938. Brooke Supplies 2 Bird Club – J Balmer 2016, Young McManus & Sons 2003.

Cullybackey HPS 14/408 – A Darragh 1995, J & J Greer 1986, Gibson & Dickey 1986, 1985, A Darragh 1982, J & J Greer 1978, S Steele 1943, Reid Bros & McCloy 1928, 1927, T Picken & Son 1922, Russell Bros 1922, D Robinson 1919.

Ballymena & District 13/232 – McFall & McManus 1992, 1992, J McNaghten & Son 1990, W & J Smyth 1982, G & A Eagleson 1964, Blair & Rankin 1960, G & A Eagleson 1959, W & J Smyth 1947, 1946, M/M M Sempey 1946.

Broughshane & District 5/105 – J & N Simpson 1987, Purvis & Connolly 1986, 1985, J & N Simpson 1969, Purvis & Connolly 1924, D Houston & Son 1919, Mrs M Smyth 1917, 1915, C Kennedy 1909, Purvis & Connolly 1903.

Randalstown HPS 4/78 – H Boyd 1984, D Logan & Son 1952, H Boyd 1925, 1921, Percy Son & Murphy 1920, 1920, D Logan & Son 1901, F Kelly 1889, Percy Son & Murphy 1878, D Logan & Son 1870.

Antrim & East Antrim Update Roscrea –

Eastway HPS – D & J Campbell & Bigger 2068, M & T Griffith 2044, D & J Campbell & Bigger 2043.

Muckamore 18/437 – J White 2057, J Courtney 2055, A & E Bell 2016, G Magill 2014, A & E Bell 2014, J Sinton 2012, D J Thompson 2011, 2010.

Doagh & District HPS – M/M B McNeilly 2026, W Cowan 2009, M/M B McNeilly 2008.

Kells & District 14/233 – B Swann & Son 2025, G McDowell 2021, 2020, Surgenor Bros 2012, T & M Morrow 2003, G McDowell 1995, Scott & Clements 1986, 1974, Surgenor Bros 1974, Scott & Clements 1973. Sizzlers 2 Bird Club – Scott & Clements 1986, G McDowell 1940, Surgenor Bros 1871, H Turkington 1803, A Barkley & Son 1743.

Crumlin & District 3/91 – Fleming Bros 2020, 1973, McConville Bros 1958, 1953, Fleming Bros 1945, McConville Bros 1924.

Randalstown HPS 4/78 – H Boyd 1984, D Logan & Son 1952, H Boyd 1925, 1921, Percy Son & Murphy 1920, 1920, D Logan & Son 1901, F Kelly 1889, Percy Son & Murphy 1878, D Logan & Son 1870.

Coleraine & Ballymoney Results

Coleraine Triangle Roscrea – R & J Parke Windsor Soc 2009, Hanson & Harpur Coleraine Prem 1984, G Donaghy Son & Grandson Windsor Soc 1974, K Glass Windsor Soc 1953, R & J Parke 1942, R & J Parke 1942, T McCrudden Coleraine & Co Derry 1937, S & B Cummins 1928, T McCrudden 1924, S Walker Coleraine Prem 1918, D Coyle & Son Coleraine Prem 1918.

Rasharkin & District 8/108 – Steele & McNeill 2017, A C & T Tweed 2009, Steele & McNeill 1987, J & M Milliken 1977, T Kaczynski 1976, 1962, A C & T Tweed 1958, J & M Milliken 1899. Steele & McNeill win with a yearling Lambrecht widowhood cock timing at 11.09am for the 148 mile fly. This bird wins for the second time previously winning from Rosscarbery last year. D Dixon: 1969.725. Race sponsored by Rudi Gage Cars (Ballymoney).

Windsor Social 10/127 – R & J Parke 2009, G Donaghy Son & Grandson 1974, K Glass 1953, R & J Parke 1942, 1942, 1904, 1904, R Macauley 1825, E Christie 1806, R McCann 1800. Ernie wins the Nomination.

Ballymoney 24/558 – J Connolly 2002, A & M Boyle 1986, L Neill 1974, D Dixon 1969, M Gamble & Son 1963, J Connolly 1954, M Gamble & Son 1953, A & M Boyle 1938, L Neill 1936, S & C McCook 1920. John Connolly wins Roscrea with a Blue widowhood cock from his A & R McAuley bloodlines.

Dervock RPS 7/199 – A & M Boyle 1986, 1938, R McIntyre 1909, 1904, J Hutchinson & Son 1903, J Walker 1898, J Hutchinson & Son 1896, D & H Stuart 1885, D & G McMullan 1854, D Devenney 1852.

Coleraine Premier HPS – Hanson & Harpur 1984, S & B Cummins 1928, S Walker 1918, D Coyle & Son 1918, L & R Hanson 1903, P O’Connor 1891, R Montgomery 1884, T & J McDonald 1877, Newton & Quinn 1859, H Nevin 1847.

Ballymoney West Combine 10/231 – L Neill 1974, J McDowell & Sons 1911, J Hutchinson & Son 1903, R J Elliott 1865, Curry & Gilmore 1854, D Laverty 1846, D Gage 1840, Brown & Stewart 1816, W Blair 1752.

Coleraine & County Derry – T McCrudden 1937, 1924, 1904, 1891.

ROSCREA COMEBACK by Steve McGarry PO

The NIPA were in Roscrea for a comeback race . The birds were liberated on Saturday 17-05-14 at 9.00 am into
a southerly breeze . Top bird , winning 1st Club Comber Central , 1st Sect D ( 76/2,003 ) & 1st Open NIPA (
677/15,107 ) is Mr Alex Crawford . Alexs latest top performer is a smart looking five year old blue cock who
is not shy of success. Raced on the roundabout system he has won many prizes for Alex inc. 5th Open EDC
Skibbereen Derby & 3rd Open EDC Derek Wischart Memorial Race. Breeding : The very best of the Soontjen
family - A family of birds that Alex has the very best of . Congratulations Alex on your recent top success .

Section C Report :

Top bird this week , winning 1st Club Ligoniel & Dist , 1st Sect C ( 93/1,823 ) & 6th Open ( 677/15,107 ) is
Winky O'Boyle . The shore road men really excelled this week topping the section in both weekend events .
Congratulations Winky on your recent top success .

Section D Report :
See opening report

Section F Report :

Top bird this week winning 1st Club Downpatrick HPS , 1st Sect F ( 67/1,470 ) & 2nd Open NIPA is past
INFC Kings Cup Winner , Jackie Crossan . Jackies latest winner is a hen of Roland Janssen breeding .
Congratulations Jackie on your recent top success .

Section G Report :

Top bird this week , winning 1st Club Banbridge , 1st Sect G ( 74/2,166 ) & 12th Open NIPA is Eddie
McAlinden & Sons . Congratulations Eddie on your recent top success .