2nd Kilbeggan YB - Sat 03/08/24

[willie reynolds]

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

The N.I.P.A. Youngbird season opener got off to a flyer from Kilbeggan leaving fanciers wanting more. Up next was a repeat of the first race with another trip to Kilbeggan Racecourse for Sections B,C,D,E,G & H race marked for Kilbeggan in in Co. Westmeath. And Section F race marked for Navan in Co. Meath. A Total of 402 members of the Mighty N.I.P.A. sent a total of 14,157 Birds to Kilbeggan and 70 Members sent 1,965 Birds to Navan. In Kilbeggan the birds were liberated at 12 noon in a light westerly wind at Kilbeggan Racecourse. Section F Birds were liberated in Navan at 8:30AM on Saturday morning the 3rd of August in a Light South West Wind.

OWEN CAN FARRELLY CLOCK THEM IN FROM KILBEGGAN
The Winning Bird from the second Youngbird Race belongs to Owen Farrelly of Trinity R.P.C in Section D.
Owens Open Winner is from a kit of 6 youngbirds bred by O’Roory Hill Stud. Owen also takes the Top 5 Open Positions from Kilbeggan 2 a fantastic achievement with 4th & 5thOpen also being from this Kit.
Many Congratulations to Owen Farrelly on claiming 1st N.I.P.A. Open from Kilbeggan 2 from 14,157 Birds.

The Winning Bird from the Navan Race belongs to Gordon Bros & Sons of Killyleagh Central.
Many Congratulations to Gordon Bros & Sons on claiming 1st Section F from Navan 2 from 1,965 Birds. The Brothers also takes the top 23 Positions in the Section also a super day at the races.

SECTION C REPORT
The Winner of Section C (95/2,783) from Kilbeggan 2 was J&D Braniff of Glen H.P.S. The Braniff’s have carried their Section Winning form into the youngbird season winning Glen H.P.S. (265 Birds) In Section C they win 1st & 2nd Section C (2,783 Birds) and overall in the NIPA Open they finished up 7th & 8th(9,856 Birds) Many Congratulations to Section C Winners Joe & David Braniff and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners
Ballycarry & District: (7/174) 1st Lynch Bros 1914; 2nd W. Degnan & T. McKee 1903; 3rd B. McCammon 1881; 4th S. Beattie & Dtr 1871; 5th N J Arthurs 1870; 6th J. Parke 1866
Ballyclare & District: (10/366) 1st A&T Agnew 1896; 2nd A&T Agnew 1896; 3rd A&T Agnew 1883; 4th A&T Agnew 1865; 5th A&T Agnew 1864; 6thA&T Agnew 1863
Carrick Social: (6/180) 1st J. McMaw 1924; 2nd Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1918; 3rd Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1918; 4th Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1918; 5th Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1916; 6th Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1916
Doagh & District: (8/281) 1st Mr & Mrs B. McNeilly 1918; 2nd A&N Lewis 1910; 3rd Mr & Mrs B. McNeilly 1894; 4th Mr & Mrs B. McNeilly 1893; 5thMr & Mrs B. McNeilly 1876; 6th Mr & Mrs B. McNeilly 1863
Eastway H.P.S: (9/406) 1st D. McElhone 1950; 2nd G. McKenna 1940; 3rd G. McKenna 1938; 4thG. McKenna 1938; 5th D. McElhone 1936; 6th G. McKenna 1936
Glenarm & District: (5/133) 1st G. McWhirter 1842; 2nd K.S McCloy 1745; 3rd McMullan Bros 1739; 4th McMullan Bros 1737; 5th K.S McCloy 1727; 6thG. McWhirter 1720
Horseshoe H.P.S: (3/114) 1st K&D Hagans 1916; 2nd K&D Hagans 1892; 3rd K&D Hagans 1865; 4th J. Hastings 1839; 5thJ. Hastings 1833; 6th J. Hastings 1833
Kingsmoss: (10/165) 1st J. Dawson & Son 1883; 2nd R&C Johnston 1870; 3rd PR Wilson 1859; 4th J. Dawson & Son 1823; 5th Knowles & Hill 1820; 6th W. Gault & Son 1818
Larne & District: (16/431) 1st K&S Doherty 1916; 2nd D&P Harvey 1900; 3rd J. McGarel 1897; 4th T. Rodgers 1881; 5th A S Mc Naghten 1880; 6thA S Mc Naghten 1879
Ligoniel & District: (18/433) 1st Bingham & Seaton 1952; 2nd Bingham & Seaton 1950; 3rd Bingham & Seaton 1950; 4th Bingham & Seaton 1949; 5th Bingham & Seaton 1943; 6th Bingham & Seaton 1943.

East Antrim Amalgamation
Kilbeggan (2) YB
3/8/24
Moving on to the 2nd yb race in the calendar it was back to kilbeggan for the EAA whilst other sections were on different sites!
This weeks winner taking the result out by the roots is Gary McKenna, back with a bang Gary is no stranger to the top table in our great sport, although he has revealed his secret weapon, Riley, Gary’s grandson is helping out with the birds and is putting the graft in yielding results! Fair play to you young fella,stick tight to granda he knows a thing or two
Had a great phone call with Gary and he tells me the hen he timed was separated by the sliding door, the breeding on the sires side is Jacobs x Van den bulk from O Roory hill stud
On the dams side it’s Philip Baadjou
Hen has had both races to date.
A very big well done to both of you guys congratulations!
A mention also to Hugh Bigger who had an outstanding card once again . Super effort
A reminder from our secretary that this weeks race is indeed a pool race so usual craic applies!
East Antrim Amalgamation Result
1st G. McKenna 1940 20 Points; 2nd G. McKenna 1938 19 Points; 3rd G. McKenna 1938 19 Points; 4th G. McKenna 1936 18 Points; 5th Whiteside Bros 1929 17 Points; 6th J. McMaw 1924 16 Points; 7th J. Burrows 1924 15 Points; 8th Whiteside Bros 1920 14 Points; 9th Whiteside Bros 1919 13 Points; 10thMr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1918 12 Points; 11th Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1918 11 Points; 12th Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1918 10 Points; 13th Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1916 9 Points; 14th K&D Hagans 1916 8 Points; 15th Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1916 7 Points; 16th K&S Doherty 1916 6 Points; 17th Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1915 5 Points; 18thLynch Bros 1914 3 Points; 19th Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1914 2 Points; 20th A&N Lewis 1910 1 Points
Jonny Baxter EAA press officer.

SECTION D REPORT
The Winner of Section D (59/1,939) from Kilbeggan 2 was O. Farrelly of Trinity R.P.C. (See Opening Report for more Info) Owen takes the top 7 positions in his club (263 Birds) and 1st – 5th Section D (1,939 Birds) and a perfect achievement of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th& 5th Open N.I.P.A. (14,157 Birds). Many Congratulations to Section D Winner Owen Farrelly and Big congratulations to all Club Winners
Colin H.P.S: (5/157) 1st O&M Monaghan 1951; 2nd O&M Monaghan 1925; 3rd O&M Monaghan 1923; 4th O&M Monaghan 1917; 5th O&M Monaghan 1916; 6th O&M Monaghan 1916
Derriaghy: (5/142) 1st D. Johnston 1883; 2nd D. Johnston 1877; 3rd D. Johnston 1876; 4th M. Johnston 1873; 5th K. Johnston 1862; 6th K. Johnston 1858
Dromara H.P.S: (6/211) 1st C. Rooney & Sons 1916; 2nd C. Rooney & Sons 1876; 3rdM. Russell 1866; 4th C. Rooney & Sons 1865; 5th C. Rooney & Sons 1864; 6th C. Rooney & Sons 1864
Dromore West End: D/S
Dromore H.P.S: (6/184) 1st Aiken Bros 1934; 2nd Aiken Bros 1934; 3rd Aiken Bros 1920; 4thAiken Bros 1910; 5th P&J Boal 1896; 6th P&J Boal 1896
Glen H.P.S: (8/265) 1st J&D Braniff 1954; 2nd J&D Braniff 1953; 3rd J&D Braniff 1934; 4th J&D Braniff 1933; 5thJ&D Braniff 1932; 6th P. Farrelly & Son 1928
Glenavy & District: (4/102) 1st I. Gibb & Sons 1949; 2nd I. Gibb & Sons 1934; 3rd I. Gibb & Sons 1932; 4th I. Gibb & Sons 1922; 5th I. Gibb & Sons 1907; 6th I. Gibb & Sons 1904
Harmony H.P.S: (9/189) 1st B. O’Hara 1930; 2nd B. O’Hara 1921; 3rd B. O’Hara 1910; 4thJ&V Abernethy 1894; 5th B. Wallace 1888; 6th Mr & Mrs S. McAllister 1872
Hillsborough & Maze: (5/291) 1st J. Greenaway 1944; 2nd H. Jennings & Son 1924; 3rd H. Jennings & Son 1924; 4th H. Jennings & Son 1923; 5thJ. Greenaway 1923; 6th J. Greenaway 1922
Kingswood H.P.S: D/S
Lisburn & District: (8/236) 1st A&T&J Houston 1930; 2nd R. Topping & Son 1903; 3rd R. Topping & Son 1903; 4th R. Topping & Son 1902; 5th R. Topping & Son 1900; 6thD. Ferguson 1893
South Belfast H.P.S: (3/81) 1st T. McNally 1917; 2nd T. McNally 1916; 3rd T. McNally 1916; 4thT. McNally 1912; 5th M. Lavery 1909; 6th M. Lavery 1904
Titanic H.P.S: D/S
Trinity R.P.C: (6/263) 1st O. Farrelly 1961; 2nd O. Farrelly 1957; 3rd O. Farrelly 1956; 4th O. Farrelly 1955; 5th O. Farrelly 1954; 6thO. Farrelly 1946.

SECTION F REPORT
The Winner of Section F (70/1,965) from Navan 2 was Gordon Bros & Sons of Killyleagh Central H.P.S Another fine display form the Gordon Brothers taking the top 23 Positions in the Result and a staggering total of 41 places from the first 50 positions. The lads Win both Clubs Killyleagh Central (337 Birds) and Cloughey HPS (121 Birds) and 1st – 23rd Section F (1,965 Birds) The Section F Winner is from their Kitano & Van Den Bulck bloodlines with getting 27 together it was a photo finish. Many Congratulations to Section F Winners Gordon Bros & Sons and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners.
Ards: D/S
Annalong: D/S
Bangor R.P.C: (9/268) 1st Lambert & Stewart 1763; 2nd Lambert & Stewart 1760; 3rd Lambert & Stewart 1757; 4th R. Moore & Son 1738; 5th R. Moore & Son 1738; 6th R. Moore & Son 1737
Cloughey H.P.S: (5/121) 1st Gordon Bros & Sons 1784; 2nd Gordon Bros & Sons 1784; 3rd Gordon Bros & Sons 1784; 4th Gordon Bros & Sons 1783; 5th Gordon Bros & Sons 1782; 6thGordon Bros & Sons 1781
Comber Central H.P.S: (5/134) 1st C. Hutchinson 1692; 2nd C. Hutchinson 1692; 3rd C. Hutchinson 1685; 4th W&L Robinson 1647; 5th W&L Robinson 1646; 6th W&L Robinson 1646
Corrigs: (4/64) 1st Toner Bros 1577; 2nd Toner Bros 1573; 3rd S&A Foster 1556; 4th S. Foster, Connor & Parry 1444; 5th S&A Foster 1424; 6th S&A Foster 1400
Crossgar: (7/169) 1st L&R Barr 1664; 2nd C. McManus 1639; 3rd P. Byrne 1617; 4thP. Byrne 1606; 5th P. Byrne 1604; 6th P. Byrne 1593
Downpatrick Premier: (8/284) 1st T. Burns 1748; 2nd T. Burns 1745; 3rd T. Burns 1719; 4thT. Burns 1719; 5th T. Burns 1718; 6th T. Burns 1717
Killyleagh Central: (9/337) Gordon Bros & Sons 1784; 2nd Gordon Bros & Sons 1783; 3rd Gordon Bros & Sons 1783; 4th Gordon Bros & Sons 1782; 5th Gordon Bros & Sons 1782; 6th Gordon Bros & Sons 1781
Killyleagh & District: (8/200) 1st Morisson Bros 1778; 2nd Morisson Bros 1759; 3rd Morrisson Bros 1758; 4th Morisson Bros 1754; 5th Morisson Bros 1744; 6thK. Murray 1719
Kircubbin: D/S
Millisle & District H.P.S: (8/199) 1st Rainey Bros 1658; 2nd R. Strain & Son 1612; 3rd R. Strain & Son 1610; 4th Rainey Bros 1605; 5th Rainey Bros 1604; 6th Rainey Bros 1604
Newtownards H.P.S: (6/177) 1st W. Leckey 1696; 2nd B. Griffiths 1658; 3rd H&S Muckle 1647; 4th McGimpsey Bros 1644; 5th McGimpsey Bros 1636; 6thJ. Orr 1629.

SECTION G REPORT
The Winner of Section G (35/1,768) from Kilbeggan 2 was C&G Quinn of Drumnavady H.P.S. The Quinns took top spot in Drumnavaddy for 2 weeks on the bounce (342 Birds) along with securing first place Section G from Kilbeggan 2 (1,768 Birds) and also getting a top result of 25th Open NIPA (14,157 Birds) Gerry & Isla Quinn pictured happily displaying their Section G Winning pigeon from the Kilbeggan 2. The Section Winner also won 1st Club last week from Kilbeggan making it 2 Wins from 2.
Many Congratulations to C&G Quinn and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners.
Ashfield: D/S
Ballyholland: (7/498) 1st Owen Markey 1919; 2nd Owen Markey 1919; 3rd Owen Markey 1918; 4thC. Owen Markey 1918; 5th Owen Markey 1916; 6th Owen Markey 1915
Banbridge H.P.S: (6/200) 1st McCracken Bros 1912; 2nd R. Carson & Son 1889; 3rd McCracken Bros 1882; 4th McCracken Bros 1877; 5th McCracken Bros 1876; 6th McCracken Bros 1875
Banbridge Social: D/S
Drumnavady: (11/342) 1st C&G Quinn 1942; 2nd S. Ogle 1921; 3rd S. Ogle 1910; 4thJ. Brush 1885; 5th J. Brush 1883; 6th W. McDowell & Son 1858
Millvale: (3/152) 1st R. McMinn & Dtr 1826; 2nd R. McMinn & Dtr 1825; 3rd JJ McCabe 1820; 4th R. McMinn & Dtr 1812; 5th R. McMinn & Dtr 1780; 6th JJ McCabe 1779
Newry City: (5/330) 1st Thompson & Lunn 1939; 2nd Thompson & Lunn 1891; 3rd Thompson & Lunn 1890; 4th Thompson & Lunn 1869; 5th Thompson & Lunn 1868; 6th C. Duke & Sons 1859
Newry & District: (6/427) 1st J F McCabe & Son 1920; 2nd J F McCabe & Son 1897; 3rdJ F McCabe & Son 1897; 4th J F McCabe & Son 1896; 5thMark Maguire & Son 1872; 6th J F McCabe & Son 1846
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.
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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