Fermoy Comeback 14/05/17 -

[willie reynolds]

Please note this page each week is updated as we move along, the final version after edit will be published when all results that can be got are made available. This early release of some results is to show whats in and whats missing. HOMER.

The Comeback race was flown from Fermoy on Sunday 14th May with a liberation at 7.30am, again in a helping SW wind. In a photo finish Kennedy & Lyons of Hills & Maze were a decimal point ahead of Larkin Bros of Portadown & Drumcree, both lofts recording velocity 2103.

NIPA Open Fermoy – 1-1D Kennedy & Lyons Hills & Maze 2103.5, 2-1E Larkin Bros Portadown & Drumcree 2103.3, 3-1C J Smyth Ligoniel 2096, 4-2C D McElhone Eastway 2095, 5-3C Rea & Magill Larne & Dist 2094, 6-4C M & T Griffith Eastway 2092, 7-5C M & T Griffith 2091, 8-6C Rea & Magill 2090, 9-7C D McElhone 2085, 10-8C Bingham & Seaton Ligoniel 2083, 11-2E D Calvin Bondhill 2082, 12-3E B Creaney Portadown & Drumcree 2081, 13-9C McMurray & Anderson Ligoniel 2081, 14-10C Bingham & Seaton 2081, 15-4E D Calvin 2081, 16-11C Bingham & Seaton 2080, 17-12C B & D McClurkin & Sons Ligoniel 2075, 18-13C J & D Braniff Colin 2074, 19-1G J Brush Drumnavaddy 2074, 20-2G R Williamson Newry & Dist 2073.

Best in each NIPA Section –
Sect A – G & S Smith Cookstown 2058, G & S Smith 2049, D Carolan Coalisland 2048.
Sect B – J Simpson Broughshane 2041, Young McManus & Sons Ahoghill 2037, J Simpson 2035.
Sect C – Jason Smyth Ligoniel 2096, D McElhone Eastway 2095, Rea & Magill Larne & Dist 2094.
Sect D – Kennedy & Lyons Hills & Maze 2103, P & J Boal Dromore 2068, K Downey Beechpark Soc 2058.
Sect E – Larlin Bros Portadown & Drumcree 2103, David Calvin Bondhill 2092, B Creaney Portadown & Drumcree 2091.
Sect F – Cleland Bros Ards 2038, Toner Bros Corrigs 2021, K Murray Killyleagh & Dist 2009.
Sect G – J Brush Drumnavaddy 2074, R Williamson Newry & Dist 2073, N Murtagh Millvale 2069.
Sect H – Alan Hall Omagh 2038, K Armstrong Omagh 2077, Alan Hall 2000.

NIPA Race/Date
Fermoy Comeback 14/05/17 – Lib 7.30am, wind Lt SW

NIPA Sect A Clubs

Coalisland & District 11/245 – D Carolan 2048, K Murphy 2020, S Hughes 1981, D Abbott 1964.

Coleraine Premier HPS – J L Madden 2019, Hanson & Harpur 2004, 1998, J L Madden 1996.

Coleraine & County Derry – T McCrudden 1983, W & W Murdock 1945, Mrs B McCrudden 1930, K Darragh 1916.

Cookstown Social – G & S Smith 2058, 2049, 2047.

Dungannon – G & H Boyd 2038, J & J Sampson 2010, 1914.

Windsor Social 13/293 – T Scott & Son 2024, R & J Parke 2009, 2006, K Glass 2006.

NIPA Sect H Clubs

Amelia Earhart - M & M Rabbett 1955, 1955, Lexi McCloskey 1894, M & M Rabbett 1830. Amelia Earhart Open 2 Bird club result. With centre racing taking place, the 2 Bird ran for Fermoy and 9 men from 3 clubs nominated 34 pigeons. D&D 12 – 20, AE 5 – 10, LD 2 – 4. Total prize money after deduction to be paid out is £62.00. Congratulations to Lexi McCloskey of Amelia who wins this week. Nom birds that made it into the club results are as follows. 1st £31 Lexi Mc Closkey AE GB16A11196 1894.274, 2nd £18.60 G & J Ramsey D & D GB16D30019 1862.402, 3rd £12.40 Leo Flanagan LD GB14C15139 1861.912, 4th M Harkin D & D GB15D39344 1852.505, 5th W McCloskey AE GB16A11570 1732.296, 6th M Gill AE GB16A11296 1691.564, 7th Bob Freeman LD GB15E46787 1586.512, 8th M & M Rabbett AE BE16 2045233 1492.512.

Derry & District 17/174 – J & G Ramsey 1899, R Gallagher 1886, H Hegarty 1871, J & G Ramsey 1862.

Foyle RPS – Paul Maxwell 1816, 1765, 1740, 1654.

Limavady – R Witherow 1978, G Kearney 1916, H Crawford 1915.

Londonderry PRS – Wick & Murray 1862, L Flanagan & Son 1861, 1851, Wick & Murray 1840.

Maiden City 8/55 – R & G Martin 1904, 1891, P McLaughlin 1879, McGettigan Bros 1844.

Omagh & District – Alan Hall 2038, K Armstrong 2027, Alan Hall 2000.

Strabane & District 11/93 – Raymond Monteith 1930, James McDaid 1901, Raymond McAteer 1897, Glen Quinn 1872.

NIPA Sect B Clubs

Ahoghill Flying Club 6/131 – Young McManus & Sons 2037, 2006, 1995, J Smyth & Son 1969. Sizzlers 2 Bird Club – J Smyth & Son 1969, M/M Robinson 1894.

Ballymena & District 7/107 – J Eagleson & Sons 1986, 1957, 1955, McFall & McManus 1954.

Ballymoney HPS 22/533 – J Connolly 2026, D Dixon 2022, J Connolly 2021, L Neill 2007.

Ballymoney West Combine 9/187 – L Neill 2007, J Hutchinson & Son 2001, J McDowell & Sons 1973, J McConaghie 1884.

Dervock RPS 9/264 - J Hutchinson & Son 2001, 1988, D & H Stuart 1986, 1924, D & G McMullan 1920.

Broughshane & District – J Simpson 2041, 2035, 2007, T & M Morrow 1968.

Cullybackey HPS – Gibson & O’Neill 2034, 2005, 2004, 1958.

Crumlin & District – Thompson Bros 1932, 1927, 1921.

Harryville HPS 10/265 – J Rock 2018, MDC Magill 2008, J Rock 1999, 1996. Winner was Pros Rossen bred by Matt Wray.

Muckamore HPS 12/263 – N Lusty 1970, T & L Yates 1967, J White 1966, S Maginty 1958.

New Antrim Amalgamated – McFall & McManus 1954, 1908, 1874, 1795.

Randalstown HPS – F & G & J Dickey 2046, Stewart Bros 1994, F & G & J Dickey 1989.

Rasharkin & District HPS 8/142 – J & M Milliken 2026, A C & T Tweed 2007, 1998, J & M Milliken. Additional J & M Milliken 1938, 1937, D Dixon 2022, 2007. Nom: J & M Milliken.

NIPA Sect E Clubs

Annaghmore – W G Neill 2042, G Buckley & Son 2007, P Boyd 1988, W G Neill 1974.

Armagh 11/195 – Alan Whitcroft 2028, P Tennyson 2007, O Toal & Sons 1982, D C & P McArdle 1932.

Beechpark Social – K Downey 2058, 1996, 1994, G McEvoy 1993. 2 Bird Club – K Downey 1996, C Beattie 1868, C Reynolds 1844.

Blackwatertown HPS – M Brown 2046, J Brown 2004, 2002, F McLaughlin 1995.

Bondhill – David Calvin 2082, 2081, 2021, 2012.

Laurelvale – A Craig 2061, D Thompson & Son 2056, 2049.

Loughgall – Nelson Weir 2017, 1997, 1995, 1984.

Lurgan Social – S Curran 2047, J Douglas & Son 2042, Furphy Bros 2021, 2021.

Markethill – B & P Baird 2010, J & H Muldrew & McMurray 1948, M McDowell & Son 1941.

Monaghan – Cooney Bros 2063, 2037, 2031.

Portadown & Drumcree HPS 7/180 – Larkin Bros 2103, B Creaney 2081, Larkin Bros 2071, 2065. Nice to break our duck today with a great win for our yearling Mealy cock of Cookstown Sizzler x Staf van Reet bloodlines.

Wilton Cross – G Douglas 2067, 2056, 2048, 2048.

The comeback race was flown on Sunday from Fermoy, very fast following the liberation at 7.30am in the helping SW wind. Well done to Paddy McManus of Ahoghill who timed his yearling Cheq hen at 10.21am to record velocity 2037 for the 199 miles into The Croft in Ahoghill. Gibson & O’Neill were a close runner-up.

MAC Fermoy Comeback – Young McManus & Sons Ahoghill 2037, Gibson & O’Neill Associate 2034, J & M Milliken Rasharkin 2026, D Dixon Rasharkin 2022, A C & T Tweed Rasharkin 2007.70, D Dixon 2007.28, Gibson & O’Neill 2005.59, Young McManus & Sons 2005.50, Gibson & O’Neill 2004, A C & T Tweed 1998, Young McManus & Sons 1995, J Eagleson & Sons Ballymena 1986, J Smyth & Son Ahoghill 1969, T & M Morrow Associate 1968, Balmer T Young & Son Ahoghill 1967.99, T & M Morrow 1967.02, T & M Morrow 1966.

MAC Clubs Fermoy

Ahoghill Flying Club 6/131 – Young McManus & Sons 2037, 2006, 1995, J Smyth & Son 1969, Balmer Young & Son 1967, Young McManus & Sons 1938, 1935, 1929, M/M Robinson 1907, 1894. Sizzlers 2 Bird Club – J Smyth & Son 1969, M/M Robinson 1894.

Rasharkin & District HPS 8/142 – J & M Milliken 2026, A C & T Tweed 2007, 1998, J & M Milliken 1966, T Whyte 1876. W & J McLean 1911. Additional J & M Milliken 1938, 1937, D Dixon 2022, 2007. Nom: J & M Milliken.

Ballymena & District 7/107 – J Eagleson & Sons 1986, 1957, 1955, McFall & McManus 1954, J Eagleson & Sons 1945, 1945, W & J Smyth 1943, 1942, J Eagleson & Sons 1923, W & J Smyth 1920.

New Antrim Amalgamated – McFall & McManus 1954, 1908, 1874, 1795.

NIPA Sect B Clubs

Broughshane & District – J Simpson 2041, 2035, 2007, T & M Morrow 1968, 1967, 1966.

Cullybackey HPS – Gibson & O’Neill 2034, 2005, S Steele 1943, Reid Bros & McCloy 1940, S Steele 1927, Reid Bros & McCloy 1923, M/M Sempey 1911, C McDowell 1885, 1885, J & J Greer 1877, H & R McCloy 1876, J & J Greer 1870.

Harryville HPS 10/265 – J Rock 2018, MDC Magill 2008, J Rock 1999, 1996, A McBride 1972, MDC Magill 1970, L Mullan 1969, R H Clements 1967, MDC Magill 1959, J Rock 1954. Winner was Pros Rossen bred by Matt Wray.

Crumlin & District – Thompson Bros 1932, 1927, 1921.

Ballymoney HPS 22/533 – J Connolly 2026, D Dixon 2022, J Connolly 2021, L Neill 2007, D Dixon 2007, J Hutchinson & Son 2001, 1988, D & H Stuart 1986, S McCook 1973, J McDowell & Sons 1959.

Ballymoney West Combine 9/187 – L Neill 2007, J Hutchinson & Son 2001, J McDowell & Sons 1973, J McConaghie 1884, R J Elliott 1879, Brown & Stewart 1866, D Gage 1865, A Hill 1896.

Dervock RPS 9/264 - J Hutchinson & Son 2001, 1988, D & H Stuart 1986, 1924, D & G McMullan 1920, 1911, D Devenney 1878, 1871, R McIntyre 1876, W & L McCaw 1866.

Muckamore HPS 12/263 – N Lusty 1970, T & L Yates 1967, J White 1966, S Maginty 1958, N Lusty 1946, T & L Yates 1943, S Maginty 1942, T Fleming 1928.

Coleraine Triangle Fermoy – T Scott & Son Windsor Soc 2024, J L Madden Coleraine Prem 2019, R & J Parke Windsor Soc 2009, R & J Parke 2006, K Glass Windsor Soc 2006, Hanson & Harpur Coleraine Prem 2004, K Glass 2001, Hanson & Harpur 1998, J L Madden 1996, A & M Boyle Windsor Soc 1989, R McAlary Coleraine Prem 1987, A & M Boyle 1985, R & J Parke 1985, T McCrudden Coleraine & Co Derry 1983, J L Madden 1982.

Windsor Social 13/293 – T Scott & Son 2024, R & J Parke 2009, 2006, K Glass 2006, 2001, A & M Boyle 1989, 1985, R & J Parke 1985, R & C McCook 1966, R & J Parke 1964. First win of the year for T Scott and son, very good bird. R & J Parke second again.

Coleraine Premier HPS – J L Madden 2019, Hanson & Harpur 2004, 1998, J L Madden 1996, R McAlary 1987, J L Madden 1982, Diamond Bros & McLaughlin 1982, J L Madden 1981, Hanson & Harpur 1979, D Coyle & Son 1974. In the come-back race the winner is club secretary Leslie Madden with a widowhood cock from his new family when crossed out of a sister of Surperke. This pair have now bred Les 3 x 1st he also wins the club pools of £30. Hard to stop in this form!

Coleraine & County Derry – T McCrudden 1983, W & W Murdock 1945, Mrs B McCrudden 1930, K Darragh 1916.