Mid Antrim Combine - Roscrea 23/04/11
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 12:31 pm
For the third race of the old bird season the NIPA moved on to Roscrea in County Tipperary, with overnight rain clearing most of the mist and for that had been around for most of the week Saturday 23rd April turned out a fantastic day with excellent visibility at the home end.
Fantastic start for the Young McManus & Sons team in Ahoghill Flying Club, the top four in the first two races they have the top three this week and top Mid Antrim Combine doing velocity 1527 having timed their bird at 2.46pm. They were under strong pressure from Alan Darragh the Cullybackey winner doing velocity 1524 and three other birds well placed. Allen McBride was the winner in Harryville having timed his 2yo Cheq cock at 2.49pm recording velocity 1516 for the 145 miles from Roscrea in Co Tipperary, and best bird in Ballymena. With one club less this week the race entry was almost 300 birds up on the same race last season when Danny Dixon was 1st, 2nd & 3rd. With mostly full returns another big entry is expected next week.
Mid Antrim Combine Roscrea 115/3,243 – Young McManus & Sons Ahoghill 1527, A Darragh Cullybackey 1524, A Darragh 1523, A McBride Harryville 1516, Russell Bros Cullybackey 1515, A Darragh 1515, A Darragh 1510, Young McManus & Sons 1509, Young McManus & Sons 1505, S Millar Randalstown 1504, G McDowell Kells 1503, Reid Bros & McCloy Cullybackey 1500, Wray & McFadden 1500, R H Clements Harryville 1498, M Graham Ballymena 1498, A McBride 1498, S Steele Cullybackey 1489, J Smyth & Son Ahoghill 1487, C Young Ahoghill 1486, W & J Smyth Ballymena 1483, G Price Harryville 1483, Reid Bros & McCloy 1481, J Smyth & Son 1480, S Millar 1480, S Millar 1480, Wray & McFadden 1479, L Mullan Harryville 1479, T & M Morrow Kells 1479, J & N Simpson Broughshane 1476, Young McManus & Sons 1475,
J Millar & Son Harryville 1473, Russell Bros 1473, J Rock Harryville 1473, B Swann & Son Kells 1472, L Mullan 1472, A McBride 1471, L Mullan 1471, Scott & Clements Kells 1471, R Alexander & Son Harryville 1470, L Mullan 1470, Surgenor Bros Kells 1469, W Scott Cullybackey 1468, S Murphy Randalstown 1468, Surgenor Bros 1467, D Dixon Rasharkin 1467, T & M Morrow 1466, W & J Smyth 1463, Stewart Bros Randalstown 1463, E Davidson Cullybackey 1462, A McBride 1462.
The Champions League started at the second old bird race flown from Tullamore and continued at Roscrea. The League leaders after the second week are Young McManus & Sons Ahoghill 50 Points, Allen McBride Harryville 46 Points, and Simon Millar Randalstown 42 Points. The state of play after week two is: Sect (1) A – S Millar 42 Points, M Graham 25 Points, D Dixon 17 Points, Reid Bros & McCloy 16 Points, Surgenor Bros 14 Points, R H Clements 14 Points. Sect (2) B – Russell Bros 23 Points, Stewart Bros 16 Points, W & J Smyth 8 Points, L Mullan 1 Point. Sect (3) C – Scott & Clements 27 Points, A Darragh 26 Points, Milliken & Barkley 18 Points, C Moore 4 Points, J & N Simpson 3 Points. Sect (4) D – Young McManus & Sons 50 Points, A McBride 46 Points, G McDowell 28 Points, R McFall & Son 13 Points, G McDowell 11 Points, Houston Bros 7 Points, Steele & McNeill 1 Point.
Clubs interested in getting a copy of the Champions League each week should kindly supply an e-mail address to Admin James Harris max.harris@talktalk.net
Mid Antrim Combine Clubs Roscrea -
Ahoghill Flying Club 13/445 – Young McManus & Sons 1527, 1509, 1505, J Smyth & Son 1487, C Young 1486, J Smyth & Son 1480, Young McManus & Sons 1475, G & G Jackson 1458, Young McManus & Sons 1458, 1457.
Ballymena & Dist 13/311 – M Graham 1498, W & J Smyth 1483, 1463, Blair & Rankin 1456, B O’Rawe 1446, G & A Eagleson 1442, B O’Rawe 1438, M Graham 1435, McAlonan Bros 1431, G & A Eagleson 1428. Martin Graham wins two in a row, he timed his good yearling Blue Pied cock a winner twice as a young bird at 2.52pm recording velocity 1498 for the 146 miles. Jacobs bloodlines supplied by M/M Gerald Delaney of Dromore, the special training is working.
Broughshane 12/252 – J & N Simpson 1476, A Purvis 1459, J & N Simpson 1453, A Purvis 1449, H Smyth & Son 1445, T & E Service 1427, 1422, H Smyth & Son 1416. The J & N Simpson partnership are back on top this week with a yearling Jan-Aarden Roundabout Cock. This bird was 2nd Club Roscrea as a young bird and won the £100 Breeder Buyer Race that day. One to watch for on the channel boys.
Cullybackey 22/689 – A Darragh 1524, 1523, Russell Bros 1515, Reid Bros & McCloy 1500, S Steele 1489, Reid Bros & McCloy 1481, Russell Bros 1473, W Scott 1468, E Davidson 1462, W Scott 1457, H & R McCloy 1453, Des Robinson 1448.
Harryville 17/550 – A McBride 1516, Wray & McFadden 1500, R H Clements 1498, A McBride 1498, G Price 1483, Wray & McFadden 1479, L Mullan 1479, J Millar & Son 1473, J Rock 1473, L Mullan 1472. Allan wins two in a row this time with a Louella Van der Rhee, the nest-mate won 1st Combine & 1st Secton Fermoy 2010.
Kells & District 14/367 – G McDowell 1503, T & M Morrow 1479, B Swann & Son 1472, Scott & Clements 1471, Surgenor Bros 1469, 1467, T & M Morrow 1466, 1462, Surgenor Bros 1462, McFarlane & Agnew 1461. Sizzlers 2 Bird Club – McFarlane & Agnew 1461, H Boyd 1452. George McDowell tops Kells & Dist for the second time this season. His yearling Blue Pied hen the best Jacobs from Gerald Delaney was timed at 2.49pm to record velocity 1503 for the 144 miles.
New Antrim Amal – No race due to the funeral of Secretary Frank Clarke.
Randalstown 12/297 – S Millar 1504, 1480, 1480, S Murphy 1468, Stewart Bros 1463, 1460, S Millar 1453, 1452. Simon Millar takes 1st, 2nd and 3rd winning three races on the trot.
Rasharkin & District 12/332 – Milliken & Barkley 1459, J Robinson & Son 1446, Steele & McNeill 1442, 1431, A C & T Tweed 1430, H Cubitt 1430. First win of the season for last years highest prize winners Milliken & Barkley from Jimmy Robinson second. Nom: Steele & McNeill. Race kindly sponsored by Noel Twaddle Contracts (Ballymoney).
OBITUARY
CLARKE Francis Joseph (Frank) – It was a shock to learn that Frank Clarke of Ballymena had passed away suddenly at his home in Parkmore Drive. He was a retired post-man and I first met him when he lived in Chorley, Lancs. We used to stay in Chorley at the weekend of Blackpool Show and on one occasion we stayed with Frank and his family. He moved across to Ballymena and raced his birds with great success topping the Combine & Sect on a number of occasions and winning many 1sts at Club level. For a few years he acted as Secretary of the club but later left and became involved with the New Antrim Amalgamated when he again carried out the duties of Secretary. As a mark of respect the club did not race on Easter Saturday, the day of the funeral. He was buried in the Crebilly Burying Ground following the early morning service in All Saints Parish Church in Ballymena. A large number of local fanciers including many from his local club attended the funeral. Frank will be sadly missed and can I offer sincere condolences on behalf of the local fancy to his wife Marie and the entire family circle. Willie Reynolds.
THANK YOU
On behalf of the members and friends of Ballymena & Dist many thanks for help and support of the Derry City fancy at our recent Squeaker Sale held in the local Rocking Chair Bar. The lads could not do enough, erecting the pens, and sorting out all the birds prior to the sale. Also all the help during and after the sale, it was much appreciated. Not wishing to mention any names for fear of leaving someone out, we do thank everyone who supported the venture, those who gave birds and those who made a purchase on the night. Also not forgetting Adie, who rushed away from work and travelled up from Lisburn, and gave the members a flavour of Irelands Own Pigeon Auctions in action. The sale was a good success and we now look forward to the Talbenny YB Nat when the £100 Special will be up for competition in both Sect B & H. Willie Reynolds, Secretary Ballymena & District HPS.
Fantastic start for the Young McManus & Sons team in Ahoghill Flying Club, the top four in the first two races they have the top three this week and top Mid Antrim Combine doing velocity 1527 having timed their bird at 2.46pm. They were under strong pressure from Alan Darragh the Cullybackey winner doing velocity 1524 and three other birds well placed. Allen McBride was the winner in Harryville having timed his 2yo Cheq cock at 2.49pm recording velocity 1516 for the 145 miles from Roscrea in Co Tipperary, and best bird in Ballymena. With one club less this week the race entry was almost 300 birds up on the same race last season when Danny Dixon was 1st, 2nd & 3rd. With mostly full returns another big entry is expected next week.
Mid Antrim Combine Roscrea 115/3,243 – Young McManus & Sons Ahoghill 1527, A Darragh Cullybackey 1524, A Darragh 1523, A McBride Harryville 1516, Russell Bros Cullybackey 1515, A Darragh 1515, A Darragh 1510, Young McManus & Sons 1509, Young McManus & Sons 1505, S Millar Randalstown 1504, G McDowell Kells 1503, Reid Bros & McCloy Cullybackey 1500, Wray & McFadden 1500, R H Clements Harryville 1498, M Graham Ballymena 1498, A McBride 1498, S Steele Cullybackey 1489, J Smyth & Son Ahoghill 1487, C Young Ahoghill 1486, W & J Smyth Ballymena 1483, G Price Harryville 1483, Reid Bros & McCloy 1481, J Smyth & Son 1480, S Millar 1480, S Millar 1480, Wray & McFadden 1479, L Mullan Harryville 1479, T & M Morrow Kells 1479, J & N Simpson Broughshane 1476, Young McManus & Sons 1475,
J Millar & Son Harryville 1473, Russell Bros 1473, J Rock Harryville 1473, B Swann & Son Kells 1472, L Mullan 1472, A McBride 1471, L Mullan 1471, Scott & Clements Kells 1471, R Alexander & Son Harryville 1470, L Mullan 1470, Surgenor Bros Kells 1469, W Scott Cullybackey 1468, S Murphy Randalstown 1468, Surgenor Bros 1467, D Dixon Rasharkin 1467, T & M Morrow 1466, W & J Smyth 1463, Stewart Bros Randalstown 1463, E Davidson Cullybackey 1462, A McBride 1462.
The Champions League started at the second old bird race flown from Tullamore and continued at Roscrea. The League leaders after the second week are Young McManus & Sons Ahoghill 50 Points, Allen McBride Harryville 46 Points, and Simon Millar Randalstown 42 Points. The state of play after week two is: Sect (1) A – S Millar 42 Points, M Graham 25 Points, D Dixon 17 Points, Reid Bros & McCloy 16 Points, Surgenor Bros 14 Points, R H Clements 14 Points. Sect (2) B – Russell Bros 23 Points, Stewart Bros 16 Points, W & J Smyth 8 Points, L Mullan 1 Point. Sect (3) C – Scott & Clements 27 Points, A Darragh 26 Points, Milliken & Barkley 18 Points, C Moore 4 Points, J & N Simpson 3 Points. Sect (4) D – Young McManus & Sons 50 Points, A McBride 46 Points, G McDowell 28 Points, R McFall & Son 13 Points, G McDowell 11 Points, Houston Bros 7 Points, Steele & McNeill 1 Point.
Clubs interested in getting a copy of the Champions League each week should kindly supply an e-mail address to Admin James Harris max.harris@talktalk.net
Mid Antrim Combine Clubs Roscrea -
Ahoghill Flying Club 13/445 – Young McManus & Sons 1527, 1509, 1505, J Smyth & Son 1487, C Young 1486, J Smyth & Son 1480, Young McManus & Sons 1475, G & G Jackson 1458, Young McManus & Sons 1458, 1457.
Ballymena & Dist 13/311 – M Graham 1498, W & J Smyth 1483, 1463, Blair & Rankin 1456, B O’Rawe 1446, G & A Eagleson 1442, B O’Rawe 1438, M Graham 1435, McAlonan Bros 1431, G & A Eagleson 1428. Martin Graham wins two in a row, he timed his good yearling Blue Pied cock a winner twice as a young bird at 2.52pm recording velocity 1498 for the 146 miles. Jacobs bloodlines supplied by M/M Gerald Delaney of Dromore, the special training is working.
Broughshane 12/252 – J & N Simpson 1476, A Purvis 1459, J & N Simpson 1453, A Purvis 1449, H Smyth & Son 1445, T & E Service 1427, 1422, H Smyth & Son 1416. The J & N Simpson partnership are back on top this week with a yearling Jan-Aarden Roundabout Cock. This bird was 2nd Club Roscrea as a young bird and won the £100 Breeder Buyer Race that day. One to watch for on the channel boys.
Cullybackey 22/689 – A Darragh 1524, 1523, Russell Bros 1515, Reid Bros & McCloy 1500, S Steele 1489, Reid Bros & McCloy 1481, Russell Bros 1473, W Scott 1468, E Davidson 1462, W Scott 1457, H & R McCloy 1453, Des Robinson 1448.
Harryville 17/550 – A McBride 1516, Wray & McFadden 1500, R H Clements 1498, A McBride 1498, G Price 1483, Wray & McFadden 1479, L Mullan 1479, J Millar & Son 1473, J Rock 1473, L Mullan 1472. Allan wins two in a row this time with a Louella Van der Rhee, the nest-mate won 1st Combine & 1st Secton Fermoy 2010.
Kells & District 14/367 – G McDowell 1503, T & M Morrow 1479, B Swann & Son 1472, Scott & Clements 1471, Surgenor Bros 1469, 1467, T & M Morrow 1466, 1462, Surgenor Bros 1462, McFarlane & Agnew 1461. Sizzlers 2 Bird Club – McFarlane & Agnew 1461, H Boyd 1452. George McDowell tops Kells & Dist for the second time this season. His yearling Blue Pied hen the best Jacobs from Gerald Delaney was timed at 2.49pm to record velocity 1503 for the 144 miles.
New Antrim Amal – No race due to the funeral of Secretary Frank Clarke.
Randalstown 12/297 – S Millar 1504, 1480, 1480, S Murphy 1468, Stewart Bros 1463, 1460, S Millar 1453, 1452. Simon Millar takes 1st, 2nd and 3rd winning three races on the trot.
Rasharkin & District 12/332 – Milliken & Barkley 1459, J Robinson & Son 1446, Steele & McNeill 1442, 1431, A C & T Tweed 1430, H Cubitt 1430. First win of the season for last years highest prize winners Milliken & Barkley from Jimmy Robinson second. Nom: Steele & McNeill. Race kindly sponsored by Noel Twaddle Contracts (Ballymoney).
OBITUARY
CLARKE Francis Joseph (Frank) – It was a shock to learn that Frank Clarke of Ballymena had passed away suddenly at his home in Parkmore Drive. He was a retired post-man and I first met him when he lived in Chorley, Lancs. We used to stay in Chorley at the weekend of Blackpool Show and on one occasion we stayed with Frank and his family. He moved across to Ballymena and raced his birds with great success topping the Combine & Sect on a number of occasions and winning many 1sts at Club level. For a few years he acted as Secretary of the club but later left and became involved with the New Antrim Amalgamated when he again carried out the duties of Secretary. As a mark of respect the club did not race on Easter Saturday, the day of the funeral. He was buried in the Crebilly Burying Ground following the early morning service in All Saints Parish Church in Ballymena. A large number of local fanciers including many from his local club attended the funeral. Frank will be sadly missed and can I offer sincere condolences on behalf of the local fancy to his wife Marie and the entire family circle. Willie Reynolds.
THANK YOU
On behalf of the members and friends of Ballymena & Dist many thanks for help and support of the Derry City fancy at our recent Squeaker Sale held in the local Rocking Chair Bar. The lads could not do enough, erecting the pens, and sorting out all the birds prior to the sale. Also all the help during and after the sale, it was much appreciated. Not wishing to mention any names for fear of leaving someone out, we do thank everyone who supported the venture, those who gave birds and those who made a purchase on the night. Also not forgetting Adie, who rushed away from work and travelled up from Lisburn, and gave the members a flavour of Irelands Own Pigeon Auctions in action. The sale was a good success and we now look forward to the Talbenny YB Nat when the £100 Special will be up for competition in both Sect B & H. Willie Reynolds, Secretary Ballymena & District HPS.