Pigeon Network

The Club are doing Fancier Profiles on the page over the off season for a bit of craic. Keep and eye out for more to follow

FANCIER PROFILE:
Name: Gary Hughes
Age: 54
Nickname: Hughes
From: Bessbrook
Occupation: Caretaker

When did you start the Sport?
I First joined the N.I.P.A in 1979

When did you join Newry & District H.P.S?
I joined the Club in 1987

How long have you been a member of Newry & District H.P.S?
I Have been a member of the Club for 33 Years

Any previous Clubs?
Millvale H.P.S and Bessbrook H.P.S

First ever Race?
Was in 1980 Young bird race from Dublin was First and Third Club

Favourite Racepoint?
Skibbereen

Racing or Breeding Season?
I Like Both

Which Distance do you prefer Short/Middle or Long Distance?
Middle Distance

Favourite Fancier you admire in your lifetime?
My 3 Uncles Dermot, Thomas and John Francis

Best ever Pigeon?
Van Riel Cock who was 2nd Open in the Skibbereen Old Bird Derby and also breed a 1st Open Winner and many more, He went on to win 5 Skibbereens in a row with only one Skibbereen Race held each year

Best memory of the Sport?
Being 2nd Open in the Skibbereen Old Bird Derby

Any Superstions before/during a Race?
The grass has to be cut before I sit down on a raceday

Best Club Man?
Pat Byrne

Joker of the Club?
Kieran Byrnes

Toughest Fancier to Race against in the Club?
Ron Williamson

One to Watch?
Gary McLoughlin hes the dark horse

Favourite thing about the Club?
I love the craic with everyone in the club on a friday night

What is your Goals for Next Season?
To enjoy the club and my pigeons for another great year ahead