FANCIER PROFILE:
Name: Gary Hughes
Age: 54
Nickname: Hughes
From: Bessbrook
Occupation: Caretaker
When did you start the Sport?
I First joined the N.I.P.A in 1979
When did you join Newry & District H.P.S?
I joined the Club in 1987
How long have you been a member of Newry & District H.P.S?
I Have been a member of the Club for 33 Years
Any previous Clubs?
Millvale H.P.S and Bessbrook H.P.S
First ever Race?
Was in 1980 Young bird race from Dublin was First and Third Club
Favourite Racepoint?
Skibbereen
Racing or Breeding Season?
I Like Both
Which Distance do you prefer Short/Middle or Long Distance?
Middle Distance
Favourite Fancier you admire in your lifetime?
My 3 Uncles Dermot, Thomas and John Francis
Best ever Pigeon?
Van Riel Cock who was 2nd Open in the Skibbereen Old Bird Derby and also breed a 1st Open Winner and many more, He went on to win 5 Skibbereens in a row with only one Skibbereen Race held each year
Best memory of the Sport?
Being 2nd Open in the Skibbereen Old Bird Derby
Any Superstions before/during a Race?
The grass has to be cut before I sit down on a raceday
Best Club Man?
Pat Byrne
Joker of the Club?
Kieran Byrnes
Toughest Fancier to Race against in the Club?
Ron Williamson
One to Watch?
Gary McLoughlin hes the dark horse
Favourite thing about the Club?
I love the craic with everyone in the club on a friday night
What is your Goals for Next Season?
To enjoy the club and my pigeons for another great year ahead
