RPRA Meritorious Awards 2026 - deadline 31/07/26

[willie reynolds]

RPRA (Irish Region) Awards for 2026

For as long as I can remember the main awards regardinf individual bird performance were competed for in two cross channel races a fortnight apart. The NIPA have 8 Sections and the current races are 2nd Dale and Penzance, we now have a Best Performance for Southern Ireland members long overdue. We have the usual Mileage Awards and look how well the Irish have done over the years in the National Championship. It’s now well advertised and no excuse for claims to be made. The Irish Region Awards have in recent years been presented at NIPA Ladies Night while the RPRA Awards are part of the Blackpool Show weekend.

A most recent addition was the Jimmy burrows Memorial Trophy for Best OB Performance ober 0-250 miles and 251 to 450 miles individual bird. It was won for the first time by D & J Campbell of Eastway and we also have Best YB Performance won in 20325 by Sam Ogle of Drumnavaddy. William Knowles a long serving committee member and 90 years young has put up a cup for Best bird 0-250 miles, 251-450 miles and Over 450 miles. Not won yet and not sure this will often be achieved by and individual bird. Since we have Champion OB and Champion YB it might be the opportunity to make this award Best Lomg Distance Performance. With 3 France races it should be won ever year. For the other arrangement we could award a Diploma of Merit on any occasions a claim is submitted and approved.

Claims for the Meritorious awards must be made to the RPRA (irish Region) Secretary Mr Noel Higgindon before 31st July 2026. Address: 201 Ballynure Road, Ballyclare, County Antrin, Northern Ireeland BT39 9AJ. Telephone: Mobile 07518 748717.