Farming Life - Wednesday 17/11/12
Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 10:59 am
Northern Ireland Provincial Amalgamation of Racing Pigeon Societies
Old Bird Trophy Winners 2012
Mulgrew Family Cup – 1st Tullamore – J.& D. Branniff Colin H.P.S Vel 1291
H. McCabe Cup – 2nd Tullamore – C McMahon Ballyholland H.P.S. Vel 1694
G. F. Whiteside Cup – 1st Roscrea – J. Devlin Coalisland H.P.S. Vel 1279
Gilmour & Beattie Cup – 1st Clonmel – A. Craig Tandragee H.P.S. Vel 1375
S. Calvert Cup – 1 st Fermoy – Kemp & McBride Kingswood H.P.S. Vel 1594
R. Harkness Cup – 2 nd Roscrea --- P.McLaughlin Maiden City H.P.S. Vel 1649
Northern Bank Trophy – 2nd Clonmel--- B. Corley Monaghan H.P.S. Vel 1360
Simpson Cup – 1st. Talbenny--- A. Craig Tandragee H.P.S. Vel 1201
Ledlie Cup – 2nd. Talbenny--- Donnelly Bros. Newry City Inv. Vel 1386
H. A. Montgomery Cup – 2ndFermoy—Cromie Magee & Son Dromara H.P.S Vel. 1533
Vint Cup – Bude – Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social Vel. 1404
McCrory Cup – Penzance – G & A Campbell Armagh H.P.S. Vel 1414
Young Bird Trophy Winners 2012
Frazers Animal Feeds Cup – 1st Tullamore – D. Calvin Bondhill Social Vel 1616
Frazers Animal Feeds Cup—2nd Tullamore – O. Markey Ballyholland H.P.S. Vel 1677
Ben. Mercer Hunter Cup – Tullamore J.Hall & Son Kircubbin H.P.S. Vel. 1496
Granco Cup—Roscrea—A. Hall Omagh H.P.S Vel. 1464
W. V. Troughton Cup – Clonmel – P.McCall Markethill H.P.S Vel. 1849
S. Inglis Cup – 1st Fermoy – J Vage & Son Dromore H.P.S Vel. 1654
J. P. O’Hagan (Tyres) Cup – Tullamore C.B. – Donnelly Bros Newry City Inv. Vel. 2095
S. Montgomery Cup –2nd Fermoy – J. Greenaway Dromore H.P.S Vel. 1723
First Young Bird Race Area Liberations Diplomas.
Section H Tullamore – P. Maxwell Jnr. Foyle RPS Vel. 1423
Sections B & C & Part A – G. McWhirter Glenarm H.P.S Vel. 1594
Second Young Bird Race Area Liberations Diaplomas
Sections B & Part A -- Mullingar – Scott & Clements Kells H.P.S Vel. 1468
Sections C -- -- Mullingar –Mr & Mrs G Robinson Carrick Soc. Vel. 1576
Section H – Mullingar—K. Armstrong Omagh Vel. 1300
Section D & F – Tullamore – L Magee & Son. Lisburn & District Vel. 1661
Sections E & Part A – Tullamore-- T .McKinstry Tandragee H.P.S Vel. 1659
Section G—Tullamore – O. Markey Ballyholland H.P.S Vel. 1677
Frazer Animal Feed Cup --Best Velocity on the day-- O.Markey Ballyholland Vel. 1677
Average Trophy winners 2012
McCluggage Cup – Best average in all channel races including Nationals –
Ron. Williamson Bondhil Social Vel. 1363
Scania Cup – Best average old bird National & Classic races –
Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social Vel. 1420
Major Lewis Cup – Best average in all races England and Wales –
Ron Williamson Bondhill Social Vel. 1331
Surgenor Cup – Best average 2nd Talbenny, Bude and Penzance –
Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social Vel. 1381
Harper Cup – Best average old bird and young bird channel Nationals –
Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social Vel. 1405
Devine Memorial Trophy – Best two bird average old bird National-
Donnelly Bros. Newry City Inv. Vel. 1407
Dickson Cup – Best average Bude and Fermoy young bird –
Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social Vel.1505
Erwin Trophy – Best average all National and Classic races –
Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social Vel. 1438
B. Fox Cup – Highest position obtained by any N.I.P.A. official, committee member or club delegate in old bird National race St. Malo – A. Darragh Cullybackey H.P.S Vel. 1362
W. E. Diamond Cup – Best average Talbenny & Rosscarbery young bird Nationals –
J. Mc Clurkin Ligoniel H.P.S Vel. 1561
Agar Cup – First yearling in old bird Classic race –
Ron. Williamson Bondhill H.P.S Vel. 1376
Waring Trophy – Best average in all National races –
J. Greenaway Dromore H.P.S Vel. 1456
New North Trophy – Best average Penzance old bird and Talbenny young bird National-
W & J Smyth Ballymena & Dist. Vel. 1352
Section Trophy Winners 2012
Section “A” H. Devine Cup – St. Malo – Kevin Carolan Coalisland Vel. 1372
Section “B” Leslie Mairs Memorial Cup – St. Malo – A. Darragh Cullybackey H.P.S Vel. 1362
Section “C” J Campbell Memorial Cup--- St. Malo – Kerri Hagans Horseshoe H.P.S Vel. 1427
Section “D” H. McVeigh Cup – St. Malo – G. Benson Lisburn & Dist. Vel. 1447
Section “E” E. & J. McCambley Cup --St. Malo – M. Wilkinson Wilton Cross Vel. 1455
Section “F” A. Brown & Family Cup—St.Malo—K. Ambrose Portavogie H.P.S Vel. 1369
Section “G” Norman Girvan Memorial Cup – St. Malo – A. McAteer & Sons Ballyholland Vel. 1453
Section “E” E. & J. McCambley Cup --1 st Talbenny – A. Craig Tandragree H.P.S Vel. 1201
Section “E” E. & J. McCambley Cup – 2nd Talbenny -- G. Buckley & Son Annaghmore Vel. 1360
Section “E” E. & J. McCambley Cup -- Bude – Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social Vel 1404
Section “E” E. & J. McCambley Cup -- Penzance – G. & A Campbell Armargh H.P.S Vel. 1414
John Bingo Orme Memorial Trophy 1st Section F Old Bird Inland National –
T & C Kilpatrick Killyleagh & Dist. Vel. 1491
N.I.P.A. Old Bird Section Fanciers of the Year 2012
Section A – K Shannon Dungannon & Dist. 170 Points
Section B – A. Darragh Cullybackey H.P.S 426 Points
Section C – Bingham & Seaton Ligoniel H.P.S 495 Points
Section D – I. Gibb & Sons Glenavy & Dist. 428 Points
Section E – Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social 513 Points
Section F – P. Lue & Son Downpatrick H.P.S 479 Points
Section G – Donnelly Bros. Newry City Inv. 545 Points
Section H – R. Witherow Limavady 182 Points
N.I.P.A. Young Bird Section Fanciers of the Year 2012
Section A – G & S Smith Cookstown Social 128 Points
Section B – Fleming Bros. Crumlin & Dist. 275 Ponts
Section C – Bingham & Seaton Ligoniel H.P.S 275 Points
Section D – J. Greenaway Dromore H.P.S 305 Points
Section E – C & J Ferris Wilton Cross H.P.S 227 Points
Section F – Plunkett, Pollock & Nelson Ards H.P.S 250 Points
Section G – Donnelly Bros. Newry City Inv. 256 Points
Section H – A. Hall Omagh & Dist. 132 Points
N.I.P.A Overall Section Fanciers of the Year 2012
Section A – G & Smith Cookstown Soial 287 Points
Section B – Fleming Bros. Crumlin & Dist. 654 Points
Section C – Bingham & Seaton Ligoniel H.P.S 770 Points
Section D – J. Greenaway Dromore H.P.S 803 Points
Section E – Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social 589 Points
Section F – Plunkett, Pollock & Nelson Ard’s H.P.S 578 Points
Section G – Donnelly Bros. Newry City Inv. 801 Points
Section H – A. Hall Omagh Dist. 261 Points
N.I.P.A Young Fancier of the Year 2012 –
R.P.R.A. Irish Region Trophy – No claims at present
Runner Up –
N. Marshall Cup – No claim at present.
N.I.P.A. Champion old bird of the year 2012
J. Moreland Memorial trophy
To be announced.
N.I.P.A. Champion young bird of the year 2012
The Irish Region R.P.R.A. Trophy
To be announced
N.I.P.A. President’s cup –
Presented at Annual Ladies Night.
National and Classic Winners 2012
B. Fletcher & Son Cup – Rosscarbery old bird National – S & L Drain Coalisland & Dist. Vel. 1574
Stena Trophy – Fermoy five bird O.B. Championship – P. Lue & Son Downpatrick Vel. 1535
J. H. O’Neill Cup – Penzance Classic – G & A Campbell Armagh H.P.S Vel. 1414
News of the World -- McComb Cup -- Pigeon Portal.Com Cup – St. Malo old bird National –
M. Wilkinson Wilton Cross Vel. 1455
D. McNeilly Cup – Runner-up St.Malo old bird National – A.McAteer & Sons Ballyholland H.P.S Vel.1453
McKeown Cup – Talbenny young bird National – Rea & Magill Horseshoe H.P.S Vel. 1473
H. McVeigh Cup – Rosscarbery young bird National – I. Rollins & Son Hills. & Maze Vel. 1711
Northern Bank Cup – Yearling Hen National – T. Mc Kinstry Tandragee Vel. 1398
Northern Bank Cup – Yearling Cock National – Mark Maguire & Son Newry & Dist. Vel. 1491
Volvo – Fermoy five bird Y.B. Championship – R. Bothwell Beechpark H.P.S Vel. 1709
Diplomas Awarded 2012
Bronze Award Twice in O.B. National Prizes.
B. McCammon
Ballycarry H.P.S
GB09C 41475
2011 St. Malo 153rd Open 31st Section C.
2012 St. Malo 166th Open 42nd Section C.
K. Carolan
Coalisland & Dist.
GB09C 10442
2011 St. Malo 43rd Open 3rd Section A.
2012 St. Malo 10th Open 1st Section A
A Hall
Omagh & Dist.
GB06K 31407
2011 St. Malo 176th Open 4th Section H
2012 St. Malo 117th Open 3rd Section H
A. Carson & Son
Beechpark Social
GB07T 25972
2010 St. Malo 46th Open 26th Section E
2012 St. Malo 191st Open 53rd Section E.
B. & M Gilmore
Ballyclare & Dist. H.P.S
GB09B 42378
2011 St. Malo 7th Open 1st Section C
2012 St. Malo 99th Open 23rd Section C
K. Henderson & Son
Lurgan Social
GB07L 43146
2010 St. Malo 42nd Open 21st Section E.
2012 St. Malo 14th Open 3rd Section E.
J. Rock
Harryville H.P.S
GB08A 08782
2011 St. Malo 29th Open 2nd Section B
2012 St. Malo 57th Open 9th Section B
S & N Lester
Laurelvale H.P.S
GB09L 06289
2011 St. Malo 65th Open 27th Section E
2012 St. Malo 53rd Open 15th Section E
G. Marshall
Cookstown Social
GB10C 37647
2011 St. Malo 30th Open 2nd Section A
2012 St. Malo 138th Open 2nd Section A
K. Shannon
Dungannon & Dist. H.P.S
GB10C 1531
2011 St. Malo 164th Open 14th Section A.
2012 St. Malo 152nd Open 6th Section A
B. McArdle & Sons.
Banbridge H.P.S
GB09B 37044
2010 St. Malo 82nd Open 7th Section G
2012 St. Malo 93rd Open 11th Section G
J. Beck
Drumnavaddy Inv.
GB10B 16869
2011 St. Malo 60th Open 8th Section G
2012 St. Malo 52nd Open 8th Section G
A. McAteer & Sons
Ballyholland H.P.S
GB08A 29773
2011 St. Malo 22nd Open 2nd Section G.
2012 St. Malo 2nd Open 1st Section G.
Silver Award three time in O.B. National prizes.
P. Dunlop
Edgarstown H.P.S
GB08E 32665
2010 St. Malo 31st Open 22nd Section E
2011 St. Malo 110th Open 32nd Section E
2012 St. Malo 173rd Open 47th Section E.
W. Neill
Annaghmore H.P.S
GB07D 25296
2010 St. Malo 99th Open 40th Section E.
2011 St. Malo 96th Open 30th Section E.
2012 St. Malo 29th Open 8th Section E.
Donnelly Bros.
Newry City Inv.
GB06B 34752
2008 St. Malo 35th Open 2nd Section G
2011 St. Malo 79th Open 10th Section G
2012 St. Malo 12th Open 4th Section G
Ward & McIntosh
Downpatrick H.P.S
GB08D 17743
2010 St. Malo 163rd Open 17th Section F
2011 St. Malo 192nd Open 18th Section F
2012 St. Malo 107th Open 3rd Section F
Gold Medal awarded for four times in O.B. National prizes.
C& L Fryers
Dromara H.P.S
GB06D 20639
2009 St. Malo 103rd Open 5th Section F
2010 St. Malo 131st Open 9th Section F
2011 St. Malo 88th Open 7th Section F
2012 St. Malo 141st Open 8th Section F
Any objections or better claims within 7 days.
Ladies Night Friday 9th November 2012 in the Templeton Hotel Templepatrick.
Tickets available from Fred Russell. 02892693913 evenings.
Please find below a list of all East Down Combine Winners for the 2012 season.
EAST DOWN COMBINE CUP WINNERS 2012
Ringland Classic Cup - Skibbereen Classic
McCartan & Woodsides Crossgar
Kilpatrick Cup - 1st Talbenny
J Young & Ptnrs Dundonald
Wm Lowery Cup - 2nd Talbenny
D Brennan Hillfoot
Derek Wishart Memorial Cup - Fermoy
Burgess & Brennan Bangor
Taylor Cup - Bude
Not Flown
McCausland Cup - Penzance
J Cleland Annsborough
H & S Muckle Cup Penzance Classic
J Cleland Annsborough
MacMillan Memorial Cup - St Malo O/B Derby
R Strain & Son Millisle & District
McNeil Memorial Cup - Kings Cup O/B National Vannes
G Hawthorne Millisle & District
E Carlisle Cup - 5th Old Bird Race Fermoy
G & P Brown Annsborough
Castlewellan Show Cup - 5th Young Bird Race 1st Mount Charles
C & D Smyth & Sons Ballylesson
Jefford Memorial Cup - Lowest Inland Velocity
A Crawford Ballylesson Vel 1173
R Johnston Cup - 1st Skibbereen Y/B Derby
C & D Smyth & Sons Ballylesson
Skibbereen Cup – Ken McConaghie Skibbereen Y/B Derby
Burgess & Brennan Bangor
Charity Shield - Talbenny Y/B Derby
S & K Duke Crossgar
AVERAGE CUPS
Brown Cup - Old Bird Average S Brown & Sons Dundonald Vel 1258
McCartan Memorial Cup-Old Bird Inland Average
S Brown & Sons Dundonald Vel 1308
L & A Fields Memorial Cup-Best Average O/B Classic
& O/B Derby R Strain & Son Millisle & District Vel 1220
MRS Magee Cup-Young Bird Average M Foulis Dundonald Vel 1581
D Logan Cup-Best Average Penzance & 2nd Skibbereen Y/B Derby
McCartan & Woodsides Crossgar Vel1480
North Region Cup-Best Average Over 3 Channel Races
T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda Vel 1204
McCloud Cup-Best Average Over All Derbies
T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda Vel 1534
Newcombe Trophy-Best Average last 3 O/B & Last 2 Y/B Races
S Brown & Sons Dundonald Vel 1329
R Moore & Son Cup-Best Average Over Channel Championship Races
R Moore & Son Bangor Vel1189
E Hardy Memorial Cup-Best Average Last O/B and Last Y/B Races
C & D Smyth & Sons Ballylesson Vel1424
Marie Cromie Memorial Cup-Best Average Y/B Inland Derby Races
M & A Johnston Newtownbreda Vel 1859
R Russell Memorial Cup-Best Average Channel Races Plus O/B Derby
T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda Vel 1283
Morrow Cup - Under 21 Fancier Of The Year
Jack & Jessica Rogan Newcastle
Ian Cousins Memorial Cup-Best Average O/B Classic & 2 Y/B Inland Derby Races
McCartan & Woodsides Crossgar Vel 1643
H Morrow Memorial Cup-Fancier Of The Year 2012
S Brown & Sons Dundonald
I.H.U. MERITORIOUS AWARD WINNERS 2012
1st Talbenny & Fermoy S Brown & Sons Dundonald Vel 1192
2nd Talbenny & Penzance C & D Smyth & Sons Ballylesson Vel 1287
3 BIRD CHANNEL CHAMPIONSHIP 2012
1st Talbenny : S Brown & Sons Dundonald
2nd Talbenny : Mr & Mrs E Spence Hillfoot
Bude : Not Flown
Penzance : D Croskery & Sons Annsborough
OPEN & SECTION WINNERS 2012 OLD BIRD SEASON
Mullingar : 1st Open 1st East Section Gordon Bros & Sons Cloughey
1st West Section 8th Open McCartan & Woodsides Crossgar
Tullamore : 1st Open 1st East Section B Higgins Annalong
1st West Section R Hunter Ballynahinch
1st Mount Charles : 1st Open 1st West Section R Irwin Dundonald
1st East Section 7th Open Gordon Bros & Sons Cloughey
2nd Mount Charles1st Open1st West Section C & D Smyth & Sons Ballylesson
1st East Section 2nd Open J Cleland Annsborough
1st Fermoy:1st Open 1st East Section G & P Brown Annsborough
1st West Section 21st Open C & G Adair Crossgar
Skibbereen O/B Classic : 1st Open 1st West Section
McCartan & Woodsides Crossgar
1st East Section 2nd Open Gordon Bros & Sons Cloughey
3rd Mount Charles :1st Open 1st West Section A Crawford Ballylesson
1st East Section 2nd Open James Cleland Annsborough
1st Talbenny :1st Open 1st West Section J Young & Ptnrs Dundonald
1st East Section 2nd Open Burgess & Brennan Bangor
2nd Talbenny :1st Open 1st West Section D Brennan Hillfoot
1st East Section 3rd Open G & P Brown Annsborough
Fermoy Classic : 1st Open Burgess & Brennan Bangor
2nd Fermoy :1st Open 1st East Section K Rooney & Son Annalong
1st West Section 12th Open S & K Duke Crossgar
Penzance :1st Open 1st East Section J Cleland Annsborough
1st West Section 5th Open T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda
Penzance Classic:1st Open 1st East Section J Cleland Annsborough
1st West Section 4th Open T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda
St Malo O/B Derby :1st Open 1st East Section R Strain & Son Millisle
1st West Section T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda
OPEN & SECTION WINNER 2012 YOUNG BIRD SEASON
1st Navan : 1st Open 1st West Section M Foulis Dundonald
1st East Section 4th Open Gordon Bros & Sons Cloughey
2nd Navan : 1st Open 1st West Section M Foulis Dundonald
1st East Section 3rd Open Harper & Young Cloughey
Mullingar : 1st Open 1st East Section Gordon Bros & Sons Cloughey
1st West Section 22nd Open R Irwin Dundonald
Tullamore : 1st Open 1st West Section T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda
1st East Section 24th Open J McNally & Son Annsborough
1st Mount Charles : 1st Open 1st West Section C & D Smyth & Sons Ballylesson
1st East Section 7th Open C J Healy Killyleagh Central
Fermoy : 1st Open 1st West Section M Foulis Dundonald
1st East Section 9th Open R Moore & Son Bangor
1st Skibbereen Y/B Derby :1st Open 1st West Section
C & D Smyth & Sons Ballylesson
1st East Section 7th Open R Moore & Son Bangor
Talbenny Y/B Derby: 1st Open 1st West Section S & K Duke Crossgar
1st East Section 7th Open J McNally & Son Annsborough
2nd Mount Charles : 1st Open 1st West Section C & D Smyth & sons Ballylesson
1st East Section 7th Open Burgess & Brennan Bangor
2nd Skibbereen Y/B Derby: 1st Open 1st East Section Burgess & Brennan Bangor
1st West Section 2nd Open McCartan & Woodsides Crossgar
Champion Old Bird 2012
McCartan & Woodsides Crossgar 93 Points
Champion Young Bird 2012
S Brown & Sons Dundonald 80 Points
Club Champions 2012
Old Bird Season: Annsborough H.P.S. 152 Points
Young Bird Season : Dundonald H.P.S. 133 Points
Achievement Award Winners 2012
Awarded for a bird placed three times in Old Bird Derby Result
None Won
EAST DOWN COMBINE BREEDER/BUYER WINNERS 2012
Breeder: D & R Topping Buyer: D & R Topping
CENTRE PRIZE WINNERS 2012
Crossgar Centre Crossgar Centre
Skibbereen Classic – McCartan & Woodsides Crossgar
St Malo O/B Derby -- S & K Duke Crossgar
1st Skibbereen Y/B Derby – McCartan & Woodsides
Talbenny Y/B Derby – S & K Duke Crossgar
2nd Skibbereen Y/B Derby – McCartan & Woodsides
Ballywalter Centre Ballywalter Centre
Skibbereen Classic – J Rankin Millisle
St Malo O/B Derby - R Strain & Son Millisle
1st Skibbereen Y/B Derby – R Moore & Son Bangor
Talbenny Y/B Derby – R Moore & Son Bangor
2nd Skibbereen Y/B Derby – Burgess & Brennan Bangor
Newtownbreda Centre Newtownbreda Centre
Skibbereen Classic – M Foulis Dundonald
St Malo O/B Derby - T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda
1st Skibbereen Y/B Derby – C & D Smyth & Sons Ballylesson
Talbenny Y/B Derby – S Brown & Sons Dundonald
2nd Skibbereen Y/B Derby – J Young & Ptnrs Dundonald
1st EAST DOWN COMBINE MEMBER IN IRISH NATIONAL
FLYING CLUB RACES 2012
FLYING CLUB RACES 2010
Skibbereen O/B Inland National : 1st East Down Combine 4th Open
4th North Section R Johnston Comber Social
Sennen Cove Yearling National : 1st East Down Combine 5th Open
1st North Section B C T Foulis & Gill Dundonald
Plaudren - Vannes Kings Cup 1st East Down Combine 42nd Open
33rd North Section G Hawthorne Millisle
Quimper Friendship National : 1st East Down Combine 23rd Open
T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda
Penzance Young Bird National : 1st East Down Combine 46th Open
30th North Section McCormick & Muckle Donaghadee
Skibbereen Young Bird National : 1st East Down Combine 4th Open
4th North Section B & H Marshall Newtownbreda
EAST DOWN COMBINE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012
Old Bird Inland Champion : McComb Bros Killyleagh Central 172 Points
Old Bird Inland Champion West Section : McCartan & Woodsidea Crossgar 78 Points
Old Bird Inland Champion East Section : J Cleland Annsborough 72 Points
Old Bird Channel Champion : T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda 124 Points
Old Bird Channel Champion West Section : T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda 63 Points
Old Bird Channel Champion East Section : K Rooney & Son Annalong 36 Points
Young Bird Champion : S Brown & Sons Dundonald 255 Points
Young Bird Champion West Section M Foulis Dundonald 128 Points
Young Bird Champion East Section R Moore & Son Bangor 128 Points
East Section Fancier of the Year 2012
R Moore & Son Bangor 593 Points
West Section Fancier of the Year 2012
McCartan & woodsides Crossgar 592 Points
East Down Combine Fanciers of the Year 2012
S Brown & Sons Dundonald 1495 Points
Any objection to the above results must be made in writing to the East Down
Combine Secretary within seven days.
Pigeon Network News Update –
Cullybackey HPS – The show season will continue this year again on the usual Saturday night starting on Saturday 27th October with classes for Young Cocks & Young Hens Through the Wires to be followed on Saturday 3rd November with classes for Old Cock & Old Hen Through the Wires. Other important dates for the club members, the annual dinner and prize presentation will take place in Adair Arms Hotel in Ballymena on Friday 26th October contact the Secretary Edrick Davidson regarding tickets. The annual Open Show will take place in the local clubrooms on Saturday 15th December.
Ballymena & District HPS: The club will be holding a Pigeon Moot with top guests at the Ballymena United Social Club, Warden Street on Thursday 25th October at 8.00pm. It’s a number of years since the club have run this sort of night and the venue should be handy enough for fanciers in this particular area, the town has always enjoyed good support. Supper is at half-time followed by a small sale of top quality late-breds from well-known lofts, and other friends of the club. Pay at the door, just £4.00. Guests attending from the East Down Combine will include Joe Cromie and Paddy Lue, and Chairman for the evening will be Adie McCormick. Special guest will be Sean Diamond the CEO of the popular North Coast Classic One Loft Race based in Coleraine. Birds for sale are listed on http://www.pigeonnetwork.com, commission bids to Homer. For any further information contact Ballymena Chairman Tom McAlonan Tel:07561 417232 or Secretary Willie Reynolds Tel: 07538 238364. Dates for the Winter Show series will be set soon, they start on Monday 30th October with classes for Young Cock & Young Hen T/W and the Open Show will take place as usual on New Year’s Day which is Tuesday 1st January 2013. The annual dinner and prize distribution will be a week earlier on Friday 4th January 2013. Members should give their ring orders to Mrs Sempey. All the arrangements are in the hands of the clubs hard working Events Committee that meet on a regular basis.
Social Evening for Kells & District - Kells & District HPS: Have another Social Evening planned to take place in the Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim on Friday 26th October at 8.00pm, pay at the door. Entry including supper is £10, just £5 entry without supper. Raffle to be drawn at event with prizes 1st £100, 2nd £50 and 3rd Basket of Fruit. There will be a display of Memorabilia including photos from the past. INFC President Syd Collins will Chair the proceedings assisted by Ronnie Johnston, “Irish Rover” of the Racing Pigeon. The evening will include an interview with Wesley Sawyers a Gold Medal winner in the Kings Cup and a Video Show. Ryan Barr will explain the business behind his Belfast based Pigeon Diagnostics re improving health and performance. Free Test Kits for all attending, and Shoping Voucher to be raffled from H Beattie & Son. Prior to the main event the Kells & Dist HPS will present the prizes for the year. The evening will finish with questions to the panel of guests.
Ireland’s Own Pigeon Auctions: Will have a Sale in Glenavy on Friday 19th October for Dave Aiken of Lincoln, some 40 Star Lots, birds on view at 7.00pm, sale at 8.00pm. All the info is at http://www.pigeonnetwork.com - the pedigrees, sale list and results that this family of birds have won over recent years. Commission bids to Homer Tel: 07538 238364. His web address is http://www.atkinpigeons.co.uk
Northern Ireland Sale for Dave Atkin – The text placed in the adverts which have been published in both the RP & BHW may have given the impression that birds in the auction were direct from the reference pigeons when, in fact it should have been clearer the birds in the auction were direct lines from the various birds.
Due to increasing health problems Frank Sheader has decided to send what could be his best draft ever sent to Ireland. All his best Soontjen lines up for auction Monday 22nd October, Newtownbreda HPS at 7.30pm.
Bookings are now being taken for tickets to the Annual NIPA Ladies Night to be held at the Templeton Hotel in Templepatrick on Friday 9th November. Secretary Fred Russell has requested that all cups and trophies are returned ASAP, and in a clean condition. The list of award winners will be published very soon.
Charity Shows – Dates for the two big events in Ireland are Dublin Show on Saturday 3rd November and the INFC Show will be held in the Lisburn Leisure Plex on Saturday 8th December.
WINTER FAYRE - The annual Winter Fayre will be held on Saturday 20th October. Venue is Sixmile Leisure Centre, Ballyclare. The response to the Fayre has been phenomenal with a number of stalls already confirmed including as follows (please note this list can change at any time): H McLaughlin (Paloma Corn), Novara Stud (R. Strain & Son), Rockview Lofts (Owen Markey), Ian Gill, McCauslands Corn, Murray & Mills, Bob McMeekin Wooden Products, Mourneview Lofts (Robert Trimble), H. Beattie & Son, Telford Bros (Downpatrick), Gem Corn & Products (Robert Kirkwood), Harmony Lofts (John Abernethy), Brian McCammon (Pigeon Traps etc), NCC One Loft Race, Nutt Travel, B & G Cochrane, Oroory Hill Stud (Mr & Mrs G Delaney), H. Jennings & Son etc. A great day out, for all the family. Bring the kids and they can enjoy the pool while you browse the Winter Fayre. Please keep an eye on the Pigeon Craic website for any updates as and when anything happens http://www.pigeoncraic.com Interested in a stall – Only limited space available – If so Contact : Tel 07737275820.
CHERRYFIELD LOFTS - Entire Clearance Sales – The 1st Sale will be held at the Winter Fayre, Ballyclare on Saturday 20th October at 3.00pm with birds on view from 2.00pm. The 2nd Sale will be held in Glenavy on Saturday 27th October at 3.00pm with birds on view from 2.00pm. What a draft of birds on offer – Class – Super Winning Bloodlines - These bloodlines on offer, have won numerous awards for fanciers all around the country, racing in all organisations . Definitely sales not to be missed. Breeders galore of winners on offer. All lots will be offered On-line prior to the auction with the closing bid On-line the opening bid in the live sale room. All lots will be offered on the Pigeon Craic auction site http://www.pigeoncraic.com/auctions Please note new website address - Watch press for further updates.
Old Bird Trophy Winners 2012
Mulgrew Family Cup – 1st Tullamore – J.& D. Branniff Colin H.P.S Vel 1291
H. McCabe Cup – 2nd Tullamore – C McMahon Ballyholland H.P.S. Vel 1694
G. F. Whiteside Cup – 1st Roscrea – J. Devlin Coalisland H.P.S. Vel 1279
Gilmour & Beattie Cup – 1st Clonmel – A. Craig Tandragee H.P.S. Vel 1375
S. Calvert Cup – 1 st Fermoy – Kemp & McBride Kingswood H.P.S. Vel 1594
R. Harkness Cup – 2 nd Roscrea --- P.McLaughlin Maiden City H.P.S. Vel 1649
Northern Bank Trophy – 2nd Clonmel--- B. Corley Monaghan H.P.S. Vel 1360
Simpson Cup – 1st. Talbenny--- A. Craig Tandragee H.P.S. Vel 1201
Ledlie Cup – 2nd. Talbenny--- Donnelly Bros. Newry City Inv. Vel 1386
H. A. Montgomery Cup – 2ndFermoy—Cromie Magee & Son Dromara H.P.S Vel. 1533
Vint Cup – Bude – Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social Vel. 1404
McCrory Cup – Penzance – G & A Campbell Armagh H.P.S. Vel 1414
Young Bird Trophy Winners 2012
Frazers Animal Feeds Cup – 1st Tullamore – D. Calvin Bondhill Social Vel 1616
Frazers Animal Feeds Cup—2nd Tullamore – O. Markey Ballyholland H.P.S. Vel 1677
Ben. Mercer Hunter Cup – Tullamore J.Hall & Son Kircubbin H.P.S. Vel. 1496
Granco Cup—Roscrea—A. Hall Omagh H.P.S Vel. 1464
W. V. Troughton Cup – Clonmel – P.McCall Markethill H.P.S Vel. 1849
S. Inglis Cup – 1st Fermoy – J Vage & Son Dromore H.P.S Vel. 1654
J. P. O’Hagan (Tyres) Cup – Tullamore C.B. – Donnelly Bros Newry City Inv. Vel. 2095
S. Montgomery Cup –2nd Fermoy – J. Greenaway Dromore H.P.S Vel. 1723
First Young Bird Race Area Liberations Diplomas.
Section H Tullamore – P. Maxwell Jnr. Foyle RPS Vel. 1423
Sections B & C & Part A – G. McWhirter Glenarm H.P.S Vel. 1594
Second Young Bird Race Area Liberations Diaplomas
Sections B & Part A -- Mullingar – Scott & Clements Kells H.P.S Vel. 1468
Sections C -- -- Mullingar –Mr & Mrs G Robinson Carrick Soc. Vel. 1576
Section H – Mullingar—K. Armstrong Omagh Vel. 1300
Section D & F – Tullamore – L Magee & Son. Lisburn & District Vel. 1661
Sections E & Part A – Tullamore-- T .McKinstry Tandragee H.P.S Vel. 1659
Section G—Tullamore – O. Markey Ballyholland H.P.S Vel. 1677
Frazer Animal Feed Cup --Best Velocity on the day-- O.Markey Ballyholland Vel. 1677
Average Trophy winners 2012
McCluggage Cup – Best average in all channel races including Nationals –
Ron. Williamson Bondhil Social Vel. 1363
Scania Cup – Best average old bird National & Classic races –
Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social Vel. 1420
Major Lewis Cup – Best average in all races England and Wales –
Ron Williamson Bondhill Social Vel. 1331
Surgenor Cup – Best average 2nd Talbenny, Bude and Penzance –
Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social Vel. 1381
Harper Cup – Best average old bird and young bird channel Nationals –
Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social Vel. 1405
Devine Memorial Trophy – Best two bird average old bird National-
Donnelly Bros. Newry City Inv. Vel. 1407
Dickson Cup – Best average Bude and Fermoy young bird –
Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social Vel.1505
Erwin Trophy – Best average all National and Classic races –
Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social Vel. 1438
B. Fox Cup – Highest position obtained by any N.I.P.A. official, committee member or club delegate in old bird National race St. Malo – A. Darragh Cullybackey H.P.S Vel. 1362
W. E. Diamond Cup – Best average Talbenny & Rosscarbery young bird Nationals –
J. Mc Clurkin Ligoniel H.P.S Vel. 1561
Agar Cup – First yearling in old bird Classic race –
Ron. Williamson Bondhill H.P.S Vel. 1376
Waring Trophy – Best average in all National races –
J. Greenaway Dromore H.P.S Vel. 1456
New North Trophy – Best average Penzance old bird and Talbenny young bird National-
W & J Smyth Ballymena & Dist. Vel. 1352
Section Trophy Winners 2012
Section “A” H. Devine Cup – St. Malo – Kevin Carolan Coalisland Vel. 1372
Section “B” Leslie Mairs Memorial Cup – St. Malo – A. Darragh Cullybackey H.P.S Vel. 1362
Section “C” J Campbell Memorial Cup--- St. Malo – Kerri Hagans Horseshoe H.P.S Vel. 1427
Section “D” H. McVeigh Cup – St. Malo – G. Benson Lisburn & Dist. Vel. 1447
Section “E” E. & J. McCambley Cup --St. Malo – M. Wilkinson Wilton Cross Vel. 1455
Section “F” A. Brown & Family Cup—St.Malo—K. Ambrose Portavogie H.P.S Vel. 1369
Section “G” Norman Girvan Memorial Cup – St. Malo – A. McAteer & Sons Ballyholland Vel. 1453
Section “E” E. & J. McCambley Cup --1 st Talbenny – A. Craig Tandragree H.P.S Vel. 1201
Section “E” E. & J. McCambley Cup – 2nd Talbenny -- G. Buckley & Son Annaghmore Vel. 1360
Section “E” E. & J. McCambley Cup -- Bude – Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social Vel 1404
Section “E” E. & J. McCambley Cup -- Penzance – G. & A Campbell Armargh H.P.S Vel. 1414
John Bingo Orme Memorial Trophy 1st Section F Old Bird Inland National –
T & C Kilpatrick Killyleagh & Dist. Vel. 1491
N.I.P.A. Old Bird Section Fanciers of the Year 2012
Section A – K Shannon Dungannon & Dist. 170 Points
Section B – A. Darragh Cullybackey H.P.S 426 Points
Section C – Bingham & Seaton Ligoniel H.P.S 495 Points
Section D – I. Gibb & Sons Glenavy & Dist. 428 Points
Section E – Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social 513 Points
Section F – P. Lue & Son Downpatrick H.P.S 479 Points
Section G – Donnelly Bros. Newry City Inv. 545 Points
Section H – R. Witherow Limavady 182 Points
N.I.P.A. Young Bird Section Fanciers of the Year 2012
Section A – G & S Smith Cookstown Social 128 Points
Section B – Fleming Bros. Crumlin & Dist. 275 Ponts
Section C – Bingham & Seaton Ligoniel H.P.S 275 Points
Section D – J. Greenaway Dromore H.P.S 305 Points
Section E – C & J Ferris Wilton Cross H.P.S 227 Points
Section F – Plunkett, Pollock & Nelson Ards H.P.S 250 Points
Section G – Donnelly Bros. Newry City Inv. 256 Points
Section H – A. Hall Omagh & Dist. 132 Points
N.I.P.A Overall Section Fanciers of the Year 2012
Section A – G & Smith Cookstown Soial 287 Points
Section B – Fleming Bros. Crumlin & Dist. 654 Points
Section C – Bingham & Seaton Ligoniel H.P.S 770 Points
Section D – J. Greenaway Dromore H.P.S 803 Points
Section E – Ron. Williamson Bondhill Social 589 Points
Section F – Plunkett, Pollock & Nelson Ard’s H.P.S 578 Points
Section G – Donnelly Bros. Newry City Inv. 801 Points
Section H – A. Hall Omagh Dist. 261 Points
N.I.P.A Young Fancier of the Year 2012 –
R.P.R.A. Irish Region Trophy – No claims at present
Runner Up –
N. Marshall Cup – No claim at present.
N.I.P.A. Champion old bird of the year 2012
J. Moreland Memorial trophy
To be announced.
N.I.P.A. Champion young bird of the year 2012
The Irish Region R.P.R.A. Trophy
To be announced
N.I.P.A. President’s cup –
Presented at Annual Ladies Night.
National and Classic Winners 2012
B. Fletcher & Son Cup – Rosscarbery old bird National – S & L Drain Coalisland & Dist. Vel. 1574
Stena Trophy – Fermoy five bird O.B. Championship – P. Lue & Son Downpatrick Vel. 1535
J. H. O’Neill Cup – Penzance Classic – G & A Campbell Armagh H.P.S Vel. 1414
News of the World -- McComb Cup -- Pigeon Portal.Com Cup – St. Malo old bird National –
M. Wilkinson Wilton Cross Vel. 1455
D. McNeilly Cup – Runner-up St.Malo old bird National – A.McAteer & Sons Ballyholland H.P.S Vel.1453
McKeown Cup – Talbenny young bird National – Rea & Magill Horseshoe H.P.S Vel. 1473
H. McVeigh Cup – Rosscarbery young bird National – I. Rollins & Son Hills. & Maze Vel. 1711
Northern Bank Cup – Yearling Hen National – T. Mc Kinstry Tandragee Vel. 1398
Northern Bank Cup – Yearling Cock National – Mark Maguire & Son Newry & Dist. Vel. 1491
Volvo – Fermoy five bird Y.B. Championship – R. Bothwell Beechpark H.P.S Vel. 1709
Diplomas Awarded 2012
Bronze Award Twice in O.B. National Prizes.
B. McCammon
Ballycarry H.P.S
GB09C 41475
2011 St. Malo 153rd Open 31st Section C.
2012 St. Malo 166th Open 42nd Section C.
K. Carolan
Coalisland & Dist.
GB09C 10442
2011 St. Malo 43rd Open 3rd Section A.
2012 St. Malo 10th Open 1st Section A
A Hall
Omagh & Dist.
GB06K 31407
2011 St. Malo 176th Open 4th Section H
2012 St. Malo 117th Open 3rd Section H
A. Carson & Son
Beechpark Social
GB07T 25972
2010 St. Malo 46th Open 26th Section E
2012 St. Malo 191st Open 53rd Section E.
B. & M Gilmore
Ballyclare & Dist. H.P.S
GB09B 42378
2011 St. Malo 7th Open 1st Section C
2012 St. Malo 99th Open 23rd Section C
K. Henderson & Son
Lurgan Social
GB07L 43146
2010 St. Malo 42nd Open 21st Section E.
2012 St. Malo 14th Open 3rd Section E.
J. Rock
Harryville H.P.S
GB08A 08782
2011 St. Malo 29th Open 2nd Section B
2012 St. Malo 57th Open 9th Section B
S & N Lester
Laurelvale H.P.S
GB09L 06289
2011 St. Malo 65th Open 27th Section E
2012 St. Malo 53rd Open 15th Section E
G. Marshall
Cookstown Social
GB10C 37647
2011 St. Malo 30th Open 2nd Section A
2012 St. Malo 138th Open 2nd Section A
K. Shannon
Dungannon & Dist. H.P.S
GB10C 1531
2011 St. Malo 164th Open 14th Section A.
2012 St. Malo 152nd Open 6th Section A
B. McArdle & Sons.
Banbridge H.P.S
GB09B 37044
2010 St. Malo 82nd Open 7th Section G
2012 St. Malo 93rd Open 11th Section G
J. Beck
Drumnavaddy Inv.
GB10B 16869
2011 St. Malo 60th Open 8th Section G
2012 St. Malo 52nd Open 8th Section G
A. McAteer & Sons
Ballyholland H.P.S
GB08A 29773
2011 St. Malo 22nd Open 2nd Section G.
2012 St. Malo 2nd Open 1st Section G.
Silver Award three time in O.B. National prizes.
P. Dunlop
Edgarstown H.P.S
GB08E 32665
2010 St. Malo 31st Open 22nd Section E
2011 St. Malo 110th Open 32nd Section E
2012 St. Malo 173rd Open 47th Section E.
W. Neill
Annaghmore H.P.S
GB07D 25296
2010 St. Malo 99th Open 40th Section E.
2011 St. Malo 96th Open 30th Section E.
2012 St. Malo 29th Open 8th Section E.
Donnelly Bros.
Newry City Inv.
GB06B 34752
2008 St. Malo 35th Open 2nd Section G
2011 St. Malo 79th Open 10th Section G
2012 St. Malo 12th Open 4th Section G
Ward & McIntosh
Downpatrick H.P.S
GB08D 17743
2010 St. Malo 163rd Open 17th Section F
2011 St. Malo 192nd Open 18th Section F
2012 St. Malo 107th Open 3rd Section F
Gold Medal awarded for four times in O.B. National prizes.
C& L Fryers
Dromara H.P.S
GB06D 20639
2009 St. Malo 103rd Open 5th Section F
2010 St. Malo 131st Open 9th Section F
2011 St. Malo 88th Open 7th Section F
2012 St. Malo 141st Open 8th Section F
Any objections or better claims within 7 days.
Ladies Night Friday 9th November 2012 in the Templeton Hotel Templepatrick.
Tickets available from Fred Russell. 02892693913 evenings.
Please find below a list of all East Down Combine Winners for the 2012 season.
EAST DOWN COMBINE CUP WINNERS 2012
Ringland Classic Cup - Skibbereen Classic
McCartan & Woodsides Crossgar
Kilpatrick Cup - 1st Talbenny
J Young & Ptnrs Dundonald
Wm Lowery Cup - 2nd Talbenny
D Brennan Hillfoot
Derek Wishart Memorial Cup - Fermoy
Burgess & Brennan Bangor
Taylor Cup - Bude
Not Flown
McCausland Cup - Penzance
J Cleland Annsborough
H & S Muckle Cup Penzance Classic
J Cleland Annsborough
MacMillan Memorial Cup - St Malo O/B Derby
R Strain & Son Millisle & District
McNeil Memorial Cup - Kings Cup O/B National Vannes
G Hawthorne Millisle & District
E Carlisle Cup - 5th Old Bird Race Fermoy
G & P Brown Annsborough
Castlewellan Show Cup - 5th Young Bird Race 1st Mount Charles
C & D Smyth & Sons Ballylesson
Jefford Memorial Cup - Lowest Inland Velocity
A Crawford Ballylesson Vel 1173
R Johnston Cup - 1st Skibbereen Y/B Derby
C & D Smyth & Sons Ballylesson
Skibbereen Cup – Ken McConaghie Skibbereen Y/B Derby
Burgess & Brennan Bangor
Charity Shield - Talbenny Y/B Derby
S & K Duke Crossgar
AVERAGE CUPS
Brown Cup - Old Bird Average S Brown & Sons Dundonald Vel 1258
McCartan Memorial Cup-Old Bird Inland Average
S Brown & Sons Dundonald Vel 1308
L & A Fields Memorial Cup-Best Average O/B Classic
& O/B Derby R Strain & Son Millisle & District Vel 1220
MRS Magee Cup-Young Bird Average M Foulis Dundonald Vel 1581
D Logan Cup-Best Average Penzance & 2nd Skibbereen Y/B Derby
McCartan & Woodsides Crossgar Vel1480
North Region Cup-Best Average Over 3 Channel Races
T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda Vel 1204
McCloud Cup-Best Average Over All Derbies
T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda Vel 1534
Newcombe Trophy-Best Average last 3 O/B & Last 2 Y/B Races
S Brown & Sons Dundonald Vel 1329
R Moore & Son Cup-Best Average Over Channel Championship Races
R Moore & Son Bangor Vel1189
E Hardy Memorial Cup-Best Average Last O/B and Last Y/B Races
C & D Smyth & Sons Ballylesson Vel1424
Marie Cromie Memorial Cup-Best Average Y/B Inland Derby Races
M & A Johnston Newtownbreda Vel 1859
R Russell Memorial Cup-Best Average Channel Races Plus O/B Derby
T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda Vel 1283
Morrow Cup - Under 21 Fancier Of The Year
Jack & Jessica Rogan Newcastle
Ian Cousins Memorial Cup-Best Average O/B Classic & 2 Y/B Inland Derby Races
McCartan & Woodsides Crossgar Vel 1643
H Morrow Memorial Cup-Fancier Of The Year 2012
S Brown & Sons Dundonald
I.H.U. MERITORIOUS AWARD WINNERS 2012
1st Talbenny & Fermoy S Brown & Sons Dundonald Vel 1192
2nd Talbenny & Penzance C & D Smyth & Sons Ballylesson Vel 1287
3 BIRD CHANNEL CHAMPIONSHIP 2012
1st Talbenny : S Brown & Sons Dundonald
2nd Talbenny : Mr & Mrs E Spence Hillfoot
Bude : Not Flown
Penzance : D Croskery & Sons Annsborough
OPEN & SECTION WINNERS 2012 OLD BIRD SEASON
Mullingar : 1st Open 1st East Section Gordon Bros & Sons Cloughey
1st West Section 8th Open McCartan & Woodsides Crossgar
Tullamore : 1st Open 1st East Section B Higgins Annalong
1st West Section R Hunter Ballynahinch
1st Mount Charles : 1st Open 1st West Section R Irwin Dundonald
1st East Section 7th Open Gordon Bros & Sons Cloughey
2nd Mount Charles1st Open1st West Section C & D Smyth & Sons Ballylesson
1st East Section 2nd Open J Cleland Annsborough
1st Fermoy:1st Open 1st East Section G & P Brown Annsborough
1st West Section 21st Open C & G Adair Crossgar
Skibbereen O/B Classic : 1st Open 1st West Section
McCartan & Woodsides Crossgar
1st East Section 2nd Open Gordon Bros & Sons Cloughey
3rd Mount Charles :1st Open 1st West Section A Crawford Ballylesson
1st East Section 2nd Open James Cleland Annsborough
1st Talbenny :1st Open 1st West Section J Young & Ptnrs Dundonald
1st East Section 2nd Open Burgess & Brennan Bangor
2nd Talbenny :1st Open 1st West Section D Brennan Hillfoot
1st East Section 3rd Open G & P Brown Annsborough
Fermoy Classic : 1st Open Burgess & Brennan Bangor
2nd Fermoy :1st Open 1st East Section K Rooney & Son Annalong
1st West Section 12th Open S & K Duke Crossgar
Penzance :1st Open 1st East Section J Cleland Annsborough
1st West Section 5th Open T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda
Penzance Classic:1st Open 1st East Section J Cleland Annsborough
1st West Section 4th Open T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda
St Malo O/B Derby :1st Open 1st East Section R Strain & Son Millisle
1st West Section T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda
OPEN & SECTION WINNER 2012 YOUNG BIRD SEASON
1st Navan : 1st Open 1st West Section M Foulis Dundonald
1st East Section 4th Open Gordon Bros & Sons Cloughey
2nd Navan : 1st Open 1st West Section M Foulis Dundonald
1st East Section 3rd Open Harper & Young Cloughey
Mullingar : 1st Open 1st East Section Gordon Bros & Sons Cloughey
1st West Section 22nd Open R Irwin Dundonald
Tullamore : 1st Open 1st West Section T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda
1st East Section 24th Open J McNally & Son Annsborough
1st Mount Charles : 1st Open 1st West Section C & D Smyth & Sons Ballylesson
1st East Section 7th Open C J Healy Killyleagh Central
Fermoy : 1st Open 1st West Section M Foulis Dundonald
1st East Section 9th Open R Moore & Son Bangor
1st Skibbereen Y/B Derby :1st Open 1st West Section
C & D Smyth & Sons Ballylesson
1st East Section 7th Open R Moore & Son Bangor
Talbenny Y/B Derby: 1st Open 1st West Section S & K Duke Crossgar
1st East Section 7th Open J McNally & Son Annsborough
2nd Mount Charles : 1st Open 1st West Section C & D Smyth & sons Ballylesson
1st East Section 7th Open Burgess & Brennan Bangor
2nd Skibbereen Y/B Derby: 1st Open 1st East Section Burgess & Brennan Bangor
1st West Section 2nd Open McCartan & Woodsides Crossgar
Champion Old Bird 2012
McCartan & Woodsides Crossgar 93 Points
Champion Young Bird 2012
S Brown & Sons Dundonald 80 Points
Club Champions 2012
Old Bird Season: Annsborough H.P.S. 152 Points
Young Bird Season : Dundonald H.P.S. 133 Points
Achievement Award Winners 2012
Awarded for a bird placed three times in Old Bird Derby Result
None Won
EAST DOWN COMBINE BREEDER/BUYER WINNERS 2012
Breeder: D & R Topping Buyer: D & R Topping
CENTRE PRIZE WINNERS 2012
Crossgar Centre Crossgar Centre
Skibbereen Classic – McCartan & Woodsides Crossgar
St Malo O/B Derby -- S & K Duke Crossgar
1st Skibbereen Y/B Derby – McCartan & Woodsides
Talbenny Y/B Derby – S & K Duke Crossgar
2nd Skibbereen Y/B Derby – McCartan & Woodsides
Ballywalter Centre Ballywalter Centre
Skibbereen Classic – J Rankin Millisle
St Malo O/B Derby - R Strain & Son Millisle
1st Skibbereen Y/B Derby – R Moore & Son Bangor
Talbenny Y/B Derby – R Moore & Son Bangor
2nd Skibbereen Y/B Derby – Burgess & Brennan Bangor
Newtownbreda Centre Newtownbreda Centre
Skibbereen Classic – M Foulis Dundonald
St Malo O/B Derby - T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda
1st Skibbereen Y/B Derby – C & D Smyth & Sons Ballylesson
Talbenny Y/B Derby – S Brown & Sons Dundonald
2nd Skibbereen Y/B Derby – J Young & Ptnrs Dundonald
1st EAST DOWN COMBINE MEMBER IN IRISH NATIONAL
FLYING CLUB RACES 2012
FLYING CLUB RACES 2010
Skibbereen O/B Inland National : 1st East Down Combine 4th Open
4th North Section R Johnston Comber Social
Sennen Cove Yearling National : 1st East Down Combine 5th Open
1st North Section B C T Foulis & Gill Dundonald
Plaudren - Vannes Kings Cup 1st East Down Combine 42nd Open
33rd North Section G Hawthorne Millisle
Quimper Friendship National : 1st East Down Combine 23rd Open
T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda
Penzance Young Bird National : 1st East Down Combine 46th Open
30th North Section McCormick & Muckle Donaghadee
Skibbereen Young Bird National : 1st East Down Combine 4th Open
4th North Section B & H Marshall Newtownbreda
EAST DOWN COMBINE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012
Old Bird Inland Champion : McComb Bros Killyleagh Central 172 Points
Old Bird Inland Champion West Section : McCartan & Woodsidea Crossgar 78 Points
Old Bird Inland Champion East Section : J Cleland Annsborough 72 Points
Old Bird Channel Champion : T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda 124 Points
Old Bird Channel Champion West Section : T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda 63 Points
Old Bird Channel Champion East Section : K Rooney & Son Annalong 36 Points
Young Bird Champion : S Brown & Sons Dundonald 255 Points
Young Bird Champion West Section M Foulis Dundonald 128 Points
Young Bird Champion East Section R Moore & Son Bangor 128 Points
East Section Fancier of the Year 2012
R Moore & Son Bangor 593 Points
West Section Fancier of the Year 2012
McCartan & woodsides Crossgar 592 Points
East Down Combine Fanciers of the Year 2012
S Brown & Sons Dundonald 1495 Points
Any objection to the above results must be made in writing to the East Down
Combine Secretary within seven days.
Pigeon Network News Update –
Cullybackey HPS – The show season will continue this year again on the usual Saturday night starting on Saturday 27th October with classes for Young Cocks & Young Hens Through the Wires to be followed on Saturday 3rd November with classes for Old Cock & Old Hen Through the Wires. Other important dates for the club members, the annual dinner and prize presentation will take place in Adair Arms Hotel in Ballymena on Friday 26th October contact the Secretary Edrick Davidson regarding tickets. The annual Open Show will take place in the local clubrooms on Saturday 15th December.
Ballymena & District HPS: The club will be holding a Pigeon Moot with top guests at the Ballymena United Social Club, Warden Street on Thursday 25th October at 8.00pm. It’s a number of years since the club have run this sort of night and the venue should be handy enough for fanciers in this particular area, the town has always enjoyed good support. Supper is at half-time followed by a small sale of top quality late-breds from well-known lofts, and other friends of the club. Pay at the door, just £4.00. Guests attending from the East Down Combine will include Joe Cromie and Paddy Lue, and Chairman for the evening will be Adie McCormick. Special guest will be Sean Diamond the CEO of the popular North Coast Classic One Loft Race based in Coleraine. Birds for sale are listed on http://www.pigeonnetwork.com, commission bids to Homer. For any further information contact Ballymena Chairman Tom McAlonan Tel:07561 417232 or Secretary Willie Reynolds Tel: 07538 238364. Dates for the Winter Show series will be set soon, they start on Monday 30th October with classes for Young Cock & Young Hen T/W and the Open Show will take place as usual on New Year’s Day which is Tuesday 1st January 2013. The annual dinner and prize distribution will be a week earlier on Friday 4th January 2013. Members should give their ring orders to Mrs Sempey. All the arrangements are in the hands of the clubs hard working Events Committee that meet on a regular basis.
Social Evening for Kells & District - Kells & District HPS: Have another Social Evening planned to take place in the Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim on Friday 26th October at 8.00pm, pay at the door. Entry including supper is £10, just £5 entry without supper. Raffle to be drawn at event with prizes 1st £100, 2nd £50 and 3rd Basket of Fruit. There will be a display of Memorabilia including photos from the past. INFC President Syd Collins will Chair the proceedings assisted by Ronnie Johnston, “Irish Rover” of the Racing Pigeon. The evening will include an interview with Wesley Sawyers a Gold Medal winner in the Kings Cup and a Video Show. Ryan Barr will explain the business behind his Belfast based Pigeon Diagnostics re improving health and performance. Free Test Kits for all attending, and Shoping Voucher to be raffled from H Beattie & Son. Prior to the main event the Kells & Dist HPS will present the prizes for the year. The evening will finish with questions to the panel of guests.
Ireland’s Own Pigeon Auctions: Will have a Sale in Glenavy on Friday 19th October for Dave Aiken of Lincoln, some 40 Star Lots, birds on view at 7.00pm, sale at 8.00pm. All the info is at http://www.pigeonnetwork.com - the pedigrees, sale list and results that this family of birds have won over recent years. Commission bids to Homer Tel: 07538 238364. His web address is http://www.atkinpigeons.co.uk
Northern Ireland Sale for Dave Atkin – The text placed in the adverts which have been published in both the RP & BHW may have given the impression that birds in the auction were direct from the reference pigeons when, in fact it should have been clearer the birds in the auction were direct lines from the various birds.
Due to increasing health problems Frank Sheader has decided to send what could be his best draft ever sent to Ireland. All his best Soontjen lines up for auction Monday 22nd October, Newtownbreda HPS at 7.30pm.
Bookings are now being taken for tickets to the Annual NIPA Ladies Night to be held at the Templeton Hotel in Templepatrick on Friday 9th November. Secretary Fred Russell has requested that all cups and trophies are returned ASAP, and in a clean condition. The list of award winners will be published very soon.
Charity Shows – Dates for the two big events in Ireland are Dublin Show on Saturday 3rd November and the INFC Show will be held in the Lisburn Leisure Plex on Saturday 8th December.
WINTER FAYRE - The annual Winter Fayre will be held on Saturday 20th October. Venue is Sixmile Leisure Centre, Ballyclare. The response to the Fayre has been phenomenal with a number of stalls already confirmed including as follows (please note this list can change at any time): H McLaughlin (Paloma Corn), Novara Stud (R. Strain & Son), Rockview Lofts (Owen Markey), Ian Gill, McCauslands Corn, Murray & Mills, Bob McMeekin Wooden Products, Mourneview Lofts (Robert Trimble), H. Beattie & Son, Telford Bros (Downpatrick), Gem Corn & Products (Robert Kirkwood), Harmony Lofts (John Abernethy), Brian McCammon (Pigeon Traps etc), NCC One Loft Race, Nutt Travel, B & G Cochrane, Oroory Hill Stud (Mr & Mrs G Delaney), H. Jennings & Son etc. A great day out, for all the family. Bring the kids and they can enjoy the pool while you browse the Winter Fayre. Please keep an eye on the Pigeon Craic website for any updates as and when anything happens http://www.pigeoncraic.com Interested in a stall – Only limited space available – If so Contact : Tel 07737275820.
CHERRYFIELD LOFTS - Entire Clearance Sales – The 1st Sale will be held at the Winter Fayre, Ballyclare on Saturday 20th October at 3.00pm with birds on view from 2.00pm. The 2nd Sale will be held in Glenavy on Saturday 27th October at 3.00pm with birds on view from 2.00pm. What a draft of birds on offer – Class – Super Winning Bloodlines - These bloodlines on offer, have won numerous awards for fanciers all around the country, racing in all organisations . Definitely sales not to be missed. Breeders galore of winners on offer. All lots will be offered On-line prior to the auction with the closing bid On-line the opening bid in the live sale room. All lots will be offered on the Pigeon Craic auction site http://www.pigeoncraic.com/auctions Please note new website address - Watch press for further updates.