Skibbereen OB Nat - Sat 01/06/24
Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2024 2:24 pm
JOURNEY’S END - N.I.P.A NOTES – SECTIONS C, D, F, & G
The final week in May seen the first double header of the year for the Mighty N.I.P.A. The next race
seen the first Inland National Race being flown from Skibbereen coinciding with a comeback race
from Roscrea in Co. Tipperary instead of the previous stated Fermoy. In this Report I will be covering
the Skibbereen Old Bird Inland National. The N.I.P.A. entry forms were used for the first time of the
year and like all National Races members are limited to a 20 Bird Limit. A total of 327 Members sent
2,926 Birds to Skibbereen in County Cork for the first National race of the N.I.P.A. Old Bird Season.
With unfavourable weather conditions forecasted for the weekend the Race was moved to the Bank
Holiday Monday along with the Roscrea Comeback Race. The Birds in Skibbereen were liberated at
10AM with high clouds in a 10 Mph South West Wind at the liberation point with great racing
conditions present throughout the day.
‘PETE’ BRINGS HOME THE SKIBBEREEN NATIONAL TO THE GIBB FAMILY
The Winning Bird from the first Old Bird National Race of the year belongs to Ian Gibb & Sons of
Glenavy & District H.P.S in Section D.
Ian is no stranger to success when it comes to National Races and even better Winning them. This
time last year from the exact same race the 2023 Skibbereen Inland National Ian was 2 nd National
with a Yearling Blue Cheq Hen GB22 A 15439 clocking in a Velocity of 1392.42. Her Sire is a son of his
famous ‘Mr Blue’ a Direct Stefan Lambrecht who has bred many winners. The Dam is a sister of the
World Renowned ‘Raven’ also a direct Stefan Lambrecht who is the Sire of countless 1 st
Open/Federation Winners.
The 2024 Skibbereen Inland National Winner from 2,926 Birds will be named 'Pete’ after Ian’s Late
Son Peter who sadly passed away in 2020. A fitting tribute to Peter who is alongside Ian and the
Family in every race.
‘Pete’ is a Blue Yearling Cock GB23 D 14149 and is off the Very Best of Direct Luc Vervoort’s Birds Ian
obtained in 2021 with nothing settled for coming back to his lofts but only the best in their loft. I was
honoured to be able to handle the newly crowned National Winner down at the impressive setup of
Ian’s Lofts. He was in impeccable order and I couldn’t believe the feather quality being out of this
world with a serious look of intelligence in him and structurally all round perfect. A worthy
Champion Pigeon. Racing, Build and Breeding wise with it being packed with the very best of what
has to be the most sought after birds in the world of Luc Vervoort’s. A very well deserved Win for Ian
Gibb & Sons and the unsung hero of the partnership Joyce. No doubt Peter is smiling down on you all
after an unforgettable National Win.
Many Congratulations to Ian Gibb & Sons on claiming 1 st N.I.P.A. National from the Skibbereen Old
Bird Inland National.
Also, Many Congratulations to 2 nd National Winner John J McCabe of Millvale H.P.S. in Section G. The
2 nd National and Section G Winning Bird for JJ is a Blue Yearling Cock GB23 D 68043. He is from John’s
very successful lines of Sootjen/Van Heerke Breeding.
And Many Congratulations to 3 rd & 4 th National Matthew Russell of Dromara H.P.S. in Section D. The
3 rd National Bird for Matthew is a Yearling GB23 D 01231 Who has now Won the Club twice and
finished 2 nd Section as a youngbird. The Bird was bred by Phillip Boal. 4 th National Bird GB23 D 43632
was bred by fellow clubmate Barry Murray.
It turned out to be a cracking day with the birds being clocked for fun from the National with great
returns and an all-round racing day with much enjoyment from the members.
Skibbereen Old Bird National Result
1 st I. Gibb & Sons 1841; 2 nd J.J McCabe 1833; 3 rd M. Russell 1827; 4 th M. Russell 1826; 5 th O. Markey
1825; 6 th R. Moore & Son 1822; 7 th J&D Braniff 1822; 8 th Bingham & Seaton 1821; 9 th S. Ogle 1820; 10 th
D. McElhone 1820; 11 th J. F McCabe & Son 1817; 12 th J. Greenaway 1816; 13 th McGrath & McParland
1815; 14 th P&J Boal 1814; 15 th J&D Braniff 1814; 16 th C. McManus 1814; 17 th D&J Campbell 1814; 18 th
D C & P McArdle 1813; 19 th Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1812; 20 th D&J Campbell 21 st R. Moore & Son
1812; 22 nd C. McManus 1812; 23 rd D&J Armstrong & Son 1812; 24 th J. Gregory & Sons 1810; 25 th J&D
Braniff 1810
SECTION C REPORT
The Winner of Section C (72/630) from Skibbereen Inland National was J&D Braniff of Glen H.P.S.
The partnership had a great day at the races putting in a great card Winning 1 st Club, Topping the
Ligoniel Centre and Finishing 1 st Section C (630 Birds) and a fantastic result in finishing 7 th National
N.I.P.A. (2,926 Birds) along with more birds in the top half of the Open Placings. The Section Winner
is out of a Son of their ‘Griffiths Cock’ The Sire was N.I.P.A. Section Old Bird of the year for the Lads.
The Dam of the Section Winner was obtained from M&D Evans.
Many Congratulations to Section C Winners Joe & David Braniff and Big Congratulations to all Club
Winners
Ballycarry & District: (7/48) 1 st W. Degnan & T. McKee 1752; 2 nd N J Arthurs 1712; 3 rd N J Arthurs
1696; 4 th W. Degnan & T. McKee 1682; 5 th W. Degnan & T. McKee 1660; 6 th W. Degnan & T. McKee
1643
Ballyclare & District: 1 st G&R Lawrie 1807; 2 nd A&T Agnew 1784; 3 rd Higginson & Fasciola 1777; 4 th
Higginson & Fasciola 1777; 5 th G&R Lawrie 1768; 6 th W R Moore & Son 1745
Carrick Social: (7/57) 1 st Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1813; 2 nd D&J Armstrong & Son 1812; 3 rd D&J
Armstrong & Son 1804; 4 th D&J Armstrong & Son 1797; 5 th Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1792; 6 th Crawford
& McDowell 1769
Doagh & District: 1 st A&N Lewis 1774; 2 nd A&N Lewis 1773; 3 rd D&S Suitters & Sons 1755; 4 th Mr &
Mrs B McNeilly 1745; 5 th Mr & Mrs B McNeilly 1725; 6 th J&R Scott 1696
Eastway H.P.S: 1 st D. McElhone 1820; 2 nd D&J Campbell 1813; 3 rd D&J Campbell 1812; 4 th G. McKenna
1807; 5 th D. McElhone 1806; 6 th D&J Campbell 1802
Glenarm & District: (6/36) 1 st McMullan Bros 1713; 2 nd J&R Baxter 1691; 3 rd J&R Baxter 1674; 4 th G.
McWhirter 1670; 5 th McMullan Bros 1668; 6 th J&R Baxter 1664
Horseshoe H.P.S: (2/18) 1 st K&D Hagans 1768; 2 nd K&D Hagans 1766; 3 rd K&D Hagans 1766; 4 th J.
Hastings 1694; 5 th J. Hastings 1589; 6 th J. Hastings 1481
Kingsmoss: (7/28) 1 st G&C Lowry 1736; 2 nd Knowles & Hill 1713; 3 rd J. Dawson & Son 1712; 4 th J.
Dawson & Son 1682; 5 th T. Cairns & Son 1677; 6 th T. Cairns & Son 1677
Larne & District: (14/113) 1 st C. Campbell 1803; 2 nd Crawford & Robinson 1795; 3 rd Crawford &
Robinson 1794; 4 th Crawford & Robinson 1786; 5 th Crawford & Robinson 1774; 6 th Crawford &
Robinson 1774
Ligoniel & District: (11/99) 1 st Bingham & Seaton 1821; 2 nd C. McManus 1814; 3 rd C. McManus 1812;
4 th Bingham & Seaton 1783; 5 th C. McManus 1776; 6 th Bingham & Seaton 1771
Ligoniel Centre
1 st J&D Braniff 1822; 2 nd Bingham & Seaton 1821; 3 rd D. McElhone 1820; 4 th J&D Braniff 1814; 5 th C.
McManus 1814; 6 th C. McManus 1812; 7 th J&D Braniff 1810; 8 th G. McKenna 1807; 9 th D. McElhone
1806; 10 th S&N Maginty 1786
SECTION D REPORT
The Winner of Section D (32/371) from Skibbereen Inland National was Ian Gibb & Sons of Glenavy &
District H.P.S. Ian and the Family had an unforgettable result in taking home the ultimate prize in
winning the Skibbereen Inland National from 2,926 Birds (See Opening Report for more Info)
Many Congratulations to Section D Winners Ian Gibb & Sons and Big Congratulations to all Club
Winners
Colin H.P.S: (2/40) 1 st J. Gregory & Sons 1810; 2 nd O&M Monaghan 1801; 3 rd O&M Monaghan 1801;
4 th J. Gregory & Sons 1799; 5 th J. Gregory & Sons 1790; 6 th O&M Monaghan 1778
Dromara H.P.S: 1 st M. Russell 1827; 2 nd M. Russell 1826; 3 rd D. Aiken 1814; 4 th Russell Bros 1804; 5 th M.
Russell 1802; 6 th N. Edgar & Son 1796
Dromore H.P.S: 1 st P&J Boal 1814; 2 nd P&J Boal 1804; 3 rd R. Keegan & Son 1786; 4 th P&J Boal 1782; 5 th
R. Keegan & Son 1742; 6 th Mr & Mrs G. Delaney 1719
Lisburn & District: (22/183) 1 st Spence Bros 1805; 2 nd Spence Bros 1789; 3 rd Spence Bros 1788; 4 th S G
Briggs 1777; 5 th Spence Bros 1772; 6 th Spence Bros 1772
Lisburn Centre
(22/278) 1 st I. Gibb & Sons 1840; 2 nd J. Greenaway 1816; 3 rd J. Gregory & Sons 1810; 4 th Spence Bros
1805; 5 th O&M Monaghan 1801; 6 th J. Greenaway 1801; 7 th O&M Monaghan 1801; 8 th J. Gregory &
Sons 1799; 9 th J. Gregory & Sons 1790; 10 th I. Gibb & Sons 1790
Dromore Centre
(13/125) 1 st M. Russell 1827; 2 nd M. Russell 1826; 3 rd P&J Boal 1814; 4 th P&J Boal 1804; 5 th D. Aiken
1802; 6 th Russell Bros 1796; 7 th R. Keegan & Son 1786; 8 th P&J Boal 1782; 9 th M. Russell 1769; 10 th N.
Edgar & Son 1762
SECTION F REPORT
The Winner of Section F (21/167) from Skibbereen Inland National was R. Moore & Son of Bangor
R.P.C. The Father & Son Partnership had a super result from the National Winning their Section F
Centre and being rewarded with 1 st Section F from (167 Birds) and also 6 th National for their great
timing (2,926Birds) The Section Winner ‘Miggy’ is certainly one of the best racers in the Moore’s
Loft. He contains some of the top Van Den Bulck lines. He is raced on the roundabout system and
has already scored this year including 2 nd Club, 2 nd Section F Fermoy and he also had numerous
Section positions last year.
Many Congratulations to Section F Winners Reggie, David and Micah Moore and Big Congratulations
to all Club Winners.
Bangor R.P.C: (11/174) 1 st R. Moore & Son 1835; 2 nd Burgess & Brennan 1824; 3 rd R. Moore & Son
1821; 4 th Burgess & Brennan 1798; 5 th Burgess & Brennan 1797; 6 th R. Moore & Son 1795
Crossgar: 1 st McCartan & Woodside 1777; 2 nd Adair & McCombs 1739; 3 rd McCartan & Woodside
1720; 4 th McCartan & Woodside 1707; 5 th P. Byrne 1692; 6 th Adair & McCombs 1642
Section F Centre
(23/190) 1 st R. Moore & Son 1822; 2 nd R. Moore & Son 1812; 3 rd R. Moore & Son 1803; 4 th Rainey Bros
1783; 5 th R. Moore & Son 1779; 6 th Burgess & Brennan 1777; 7 th McCartan & Woodside 1777; 8 th
Young & McCormick 1767; 9 th C. Healy 1767; 10 th Burgess & Brennan 1757
SECTION G REPORT
The Winner of Section G (32/388) from Skibbereen Inland National was John J McCabe of Millvale
H.P.S. John takes home the top spot in the Newry Centre from tough competition along with 1 st Club
along with having a fantastic result with 1 st Section G (388 Birds) and ultimately rounding off a top
class Finish in placing 2 nd National from (2,926 Birds) Johns Section G Winning Bird is a Blue Yearling
Cock GB23 D 68043. He is from John’s very successful winning lines of Sootjen/Van Herck Breeding.
Many Congratulations to Section G Winner John J McCabe and Big Congratulations to all Club
Winners.
Ballyholland: (5/160) 1 st Owen Markey 1827; 2 nd C. O’Hare & Dtr 1775; 3 rd Owen Markey 1760; 4 th
Owen Markey 1745
Banbridge H.P.S: (12/116) 1 st T. Mallon 1771; 2 nd E. McAlinden 1759; 3 rd R. Carson & Son 1748; 4 th E.
McAlinden 1725; 5 th F. Simpson 1719; 6 th T. Mallon 1719
Drumnavady: 1 st S. Ogle 1820; 2 nd McGrath & McParland 1815; 3 rd G&S McMullan 1806; 4 th D&K
Mallen 1802; 5 th D&K Mallen 1801; 6 th S. Ogle 1791
Millvale: (4/144) 1 st JJ McCabe 1833; 2 nd N. Murtagh 1774; 3 rd W. Chambers 1758; 4 th JJ McCabe 1754;
5 th W. Chambers 1752
Newry City: (6/214) 1 st Thompson & Lunn 1778; 2 nd Thompson & Lunn 1766; 3 rd Thompson & Lunn
1763 4 th Gary Hughes & Son 1753; 5 th Gary Hughes & Son 1752; 6 th Gary Hughes & Son 1748
Newry & District: (10/351) 1 st JJ McCabe 1833; 2 nd J.F McCabe & Son 1817; 3 rd J.F McCabe & Son
1805; 4 th J.F McCabe & Son 1801; 5 th Ron Williamson 1798; 6 th J.F McCabe & Son 1796
Banbridge Centre
(12/116) 1 st S. Ogle 1820; 2 nd McGrath & McParland 1815; 3 rd G&S McMullan 1806; 4 th D&K Mallen
1802; 5 th D&K Mallen 1801; 6 th S. Ogle 1791; 7 th D&K Mallen 1789; 8 th J. Smyth & Sons 1779; 9 th T.
Mallon 1771; 10 th E. McAlinden 1759
Newry Centre
1 st J.J McCabe 1833; 2 nd O. Markey 1827; 3 rd J.F McCabe & Son 1817; 4 th J.F McCabe & Son 1805; 5 th J.F
McCabe & Son 1801; 6 th R. Williamson 1798; 7 th J.F McCabe & Son 1796; 8 th J.F McCabe & Son 1783;
9 th Thompson & Lunn 1778; 10 th C. O’Hare & Dtr 1775
That’s the first taster of what’s to come from the many National Races that lay in store for the
members of the Mighty N.I.P.A. Yet again for numerous times it has been another super week’s work
carried out very well by all who work hard behind the scenes in the N.I.P.A. I would like to kindly ask
for all club representatives/race secretaries within the covered sections of C, D, F & G to contact
myself to be included in my weekly Reports, With Club, Section & Open Winning Photos, With the
Winning Pigeons Info etc.
Yours in Sport ,
Jordan Hughes
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Ian Gibb holding his Skibbereen OB Nat winner 2024.
The final week in May seen the first double header of the year for the Mighty N.I.P.A. The next race
seen the first Inland National Race being flown from Skibbereen coinciding with a comeback race
from Roscrea in Co. Tipperary instead of the previous stated Fermoy. In this Report I will be covering
the Skibbereen Old Bird Inland National. The N.I.P.A. entry forms were used for the first time of the
year and like all National Races members are limited to a 20 Bird Limit. A total of 327 Members sent
2,926 Birds to Skibbereen in County Cork for the first National race of the N.I.P.A. Old Bird Season.
With unfavourable weather conditions forecasted for the weekend the Race was moved to the Bank
Holiday Monday along with the Roscrea Comeback Race. The Birds in Skibbereen were liberated at
10AM with high clouds in a 10 Mph South West Wind at the liberation point with great racing
conditions present throughout the day.
‘PETE’ BRINGS HOME THE SKIBBEREEN NATIONAL TO THE GIBB FAMILY
The Winning Bird from the first Old Bird National Race of the year belongs to Ian Gibb & Sons of
Glenavy & District H.P.S in Section D.
Ian is no stranger to success when it comes to National Races and even better Winning them. This
time last year from the exact same race the 2023 Skibbereen Inland National Ian was 2 nd National
with a Yearling Blue Cheq Hen GB22 A 15439 clocking in a Velocity of 1392.42. Her Sire is a son of his
famous ‘Mr Blue’ a Direct Stefan Lambrecht who has bred many winners. The Dam is a sister of the
World Renowned ‘Raven’ also a direct Stefan Lambrecht who is the Sire of countless 1 st
Open/Federation Winners.
The 2024 Skibbereen Inland National Winner from 2,926 Birds will be named 'Pete’ after Ian’s Late
Son Peter who sadly passed away in 2020. A fitting tribute to Peter who is alongside Ian and the
Family in every race.
‘Pete’ is a Blue Yearling Cock GB23 D 14149 and is off the Very Best of Direct Luc Vervoort’s Birds Ian
obtained in 2021 with nothing settled for coming back to his lofts but only the best in their loft. I was
honoured to be able to handle the newly crowned National Winner down at the impressive setup of
Ian’s Lofts. He was in impeccable order and I couldn’t believe the feather quality being out of this
world with a serious look of intelligence in him and structurally all round perfect. A worthy
Champion Pigeon. Racing, Build and Breeding wise with it being packed with the very best of what
has to be the most sought after birds in the world of Luc Vervoort’s. A very well deserved Win for Ian
Gibb & Sons and the unsung hero of the partnership Joyce. No doubt Peter is smiling down on you all
after an unforgettable National Win.
Many Congratulations to Ian Gibb & Sons on claiming 1 st N.I.P.A. National from the Skibbereen Old
Bird Inland National.
Also, Many Congratulations to 2 nd National Winner John J McCabe of Millvale H.P.S. in Section G. The
2 nd National and Section G Winning Bird for JJ is a Blue Yearling Cock GB23 D 68043. He is from John’s
very successful lines of Sootjen/Van Heerke Breeding.
And Many Congratulations to 3 rd & 4 th National Matthew Russell of Dromara H.P.S. in Section D. The
3 rd National Bird for Matthew is a Yearling GB23 D 01231 Who has now Won the Club twice and
finished 2 nd Section as a youngbird. The Bird was bred by Phillip Boal. 4 th National Bird GB23 D 43632
was bred by fellow clubmate Barry Murray.
It turned out to be a cracking day with the birds being clocked for fun from the National with great
returns and an all-round racing day with much enjoyment from the members.
Skibbereen Old Bird National Result
1 st I. Gibb & Sons 1841; 2 nd J.J McCabe 1833; 3 rd M. Russell 1827; 4 th M. Russell 1826; 5 th O. Markey
1825; 6 th R. Moore & Son 1822; 7 th J&D Braniff 1822; 8 th Bingham & Seaton 1821; 9 th S. Ogle 1820; 10 th
D. McElhone 1820; 11 th J. F McCabe & Son 1817; 12 th J. Greenaway 1816; 13 th McGrath & McParland
1815; 14 th P&J Boal 1814; 15 th J&D Braniff 1814; 16 th C. McManus 1814; 17 th D&J Campbell 1814; 18 th
D C & P McArdle 1813; 19 th Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1812; 20 th D&J Campbell 21 st R. Moore & Son
1812; 22 nd C. McManus 1812; 23 rd D&J Armstrong & Son 1812; 24 th J. Gregory & Sons 1810; 25 th J&D
Braniff 1810
SECTION C REPORT
The Winner of Section C (72/630) from Skibbereen Inland National was J&D Braniff of Glen H.P.S.
The partnership had a great day at the races putting in a great card Winning 1 st Club, Topping the
Ligoniel Centre and Finishing 1 st Section C (630 Birds) and a fantastic result in finishing 7 th National
N.I.P.A. (2,926 Birds) along with more birds in the top half of the Open Placings. The Section Winner
is out of a Son of their ‘Griffiths Cock’ The Sire was N.I.P.A. Section Old Bird of the year for the Lads.
The Dam of the Section Winner was obtained from M&D Evans.
Many Congratulations to Section C Winners Joe & David Braniff and Big Congratulations to all Club
Winners
Ballycarry & District: (7/48) 1 st W. Degnan & T. McKee 1752; 2 nd N J Arthurs 1712; 3 rd N J Arthurs
1696; 4 th W. Degnan & T. McKee 1682; 5 th W. Degnan & T. McKee 1660; 6 th W. Degnan & T. McKee
1643
Ballyclare & District: 1 st G&R Lawrie 1807; 2 nd A&T Agnew 1784; 3 rd Higginson & Fasciola 1777; 4 th
Higginson & Fasciola 1777; 5 th G&R Lawrie 1768; 6 th W R Moore & Son 1745
Carrick Social: (7/57) 1 st Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1813; 2 nd D&J Armstrong & Son 1812; 3 rd D&J
Armstrong & Son 1804; 4 th D&J Armstrong & Son 1797; 5 th Mr & Mrs Reid & Bigger 1792; 6 th Crawford
& McDowell 1769
Doagh & District: 1 st A&N Lewis 1774; 2 nd A&N Lewis 1773; 3 rd D&S Suitters & Sons 1755; 4 th Mr &
Mrs B McNeilly 1745; 5 th Mr & Mrs B McNeilly 1725; 6 th J&R Scott 1696
Eastway H.P.S: 1 st D. McElhone 1820; 2 nd D&J Campbell 1813; 3 rd D&J Campbell 1812; 4 th G. McKenna
1807; 5 th D. McElhone 1806; 6 th D&J Campbell 1802
Glenarm & District: (6/36) 1 st McMullan Bros 1713; 2 nd J&R Baxter 1691; 3 rd J&R Baxter 1674; 4 th G.
McWhirter 1670; 5 th McMullan Bros 1668; 6 th J&R Baxter 1664
Horseshoe H.P.S: (2/18) 1 st K&D Hagans 1768; 2 nd K&D Hagans 1766; 3 rd K&D Hagans 1766; 4 th J.
Hastings 1694; 5 th J. Hastings 1589; 6 th J. Hastings 1481
Kingsmoss: (7/28) 1 st G&C Lowry 1736; 2 nd Knowles & Hill 1713; 3 rd J. Dawson & Son 1712; 4 th J.
Dawson & Son 1682; 5 th T. Cairns & Son 1677; 6 th T. Cairns & Son 1677
Larne & District: (14/113) 1 st C. Campbell 1803; 2 nd Crawford & Robinson 1795; 3 rd Crawford &
Robinson 1794; 4 th Crawford & Robinson 1786; 5 th Crawford & Robinson 1774; 6 th Crawford &
Robinson 1774
Ligoniel & District: (11/99) 1 st Bingham & Seaton 1821; 2 nd C. McManus 1814; 3 rd C. McManus 1812;
4 th Bingham & Seaton 1783; 5 th C. McManus 1776; 6 th Bingham & Seaton 1771
Ligoniel Centre
1 st J&D Braniff 1822; 2 nd Bingham & Seaton 1821; 3 rd D. McElhone 1820; 4 th J&D Braniff 1814; 5 th C.
McManus 1814; 6 th C. McManus 1812; 7 th J&D Braniff 1810; 8 th G. McKenna 1807; 9 th D. McElhone
1806; 10 th S&N Maginty 1786
SECTION D REPORT
The Winner of Section D (32/371) from Skibbereen Inland National was Ian Gibb & Sons of Glenavy &
District H.P.S. Ian and the Family had an unforgettable result in taking home the ultimate prize in
winning the Skibbereen Inland National from 2,926 Birds (See Opening Report for more Info)
Many Congratulations to Section D Winners Ian Gibb & Sons and Big Congratulations to all Club
Winners
Colin H.P.S: (2/40) 1 st J. Gregory & Sons 1810; 2 nd O&M Monaghan 1801; 3 rd O&M Monaghan 1801;
4 th J. Gregory & Sons 1799; 5 th J. Gregory & Sons 1790; 6 th O&M Monaghan 1778
Dromara H.P.S: 1 st M. Russell 1827; 2 nd M. Russell 1826; 3 rd D. Aiken 1814; 4 th Russell Bros 1804; 5 th M.
Russell 1802; 6 th N. Edgar & Son 1796
Dromore H.P.S: 1 st P&J Boal 1814; 2 nd P&J Boal 1804; 3 rd R. Keegan & Son 1786; 4 th P&J Boal 1782; 5 th
R. Keegan & Son 1742; 6 th Mr & Mrs G. Delaney 1719
Lisburn & District: (22/183) 1 st Spence Bros 1805; 2 nd Spence Bros 1789; 3 rd Spence Bros 1788; 4 th S G
Briggs 1777; 5 th Spence Bros 1772; 6 th Spence Bros 1772
Lisburn Centre
(22/278) 1 st I. Gibb & Sons 1840; 2 nd J. Greenaway 1816; 3 rd J. Gregory & Sons 1810; 4 th Spence Bros
1805; 5 th O&M Monaghan 1801; 6 th J. Greenaway 1801; 7 th O&M Monaghan 1801; 8 th J. Gregory &
Sons 1799; 9 th J. Gregory & Sons 1790; 10 th I. Gibb & Sons 1790
Dromore Centre
(13/125) 1 st M. Russell 1827; 2 nd M. Russell 1826; 3 rd P&J Boal 1814; 4 th P&J Boal 1804; 5 th D. Aiken
1802; 6 th Russell Bros 1796; 7 th R. Keegan & Son 1786; 8 th P&J Boal 1782; 9 th M. Russell 1769; 10 th N.
Edgar & Son 1762
SECTION F REPORT
The Winner of Section F (21/167) from Skibbereen Inland National was R. Moore & Son of Bangor
R.P.C. The Father & Son Partnership had a super result from the National Winning their Section F
Centre and being rewarded with 1 st Section F from (167 Birds) and also 6 th National for their great
timing (2,926Birds) The Section Winner ‘Miggy’ is certainly one of the best racers in the Moore’s
Loft. He contains some of the top Van Den Bulck lines. He is raced on the roundabout system and
has already scored this year including 2 nd Club, 2 nd Section F Fermoy and he also had numerous
Section positions last year.
Many Congratulations to Section F Winners Reggie, David and Micah Moore and Big Congratulations
to all Club Winners.
Bangor R.P.C: (11/174) 1 st R. Moore & Son 1835; 2 nd Burgess & Brennan 1824; 3 rd R. Moore & Son
1821; 4 th Burgess & Brennan 1798; 5 th Burgess & Brennan 1797; 6 th R. Moore & Son 1795
Crossgar: 1 st McCartan & Woodside 1777; 2 nd Adair & McCombs 1739; 3 rd McCartan & Woodside
1720; 4 th McCartan & Woodside 1707; 5 th P. Byrne 1692; 6 th Adair & McCombs 1642
Section F Centre
(23/190) 1 st R. Moore & Son 1822; 2 nd R. Moore & Son 1812; 3 rd R. Moore & Son 1803; 4 th Rainey Bros
1783; 5 th R. Moore & Son 1779; 6 th Burgess & Brennan 1777; 7 th McCartan & Woodside 1777; 8 th
Young & McCormick 1767; 9 th C. Healy 1767; 10 th Burgess & Brennan 1757
SECTION G REPORT
The Winner of Section G (32/388) from Skibbereen Inland National was John J McCabe of Millvale
H.P.S. John takes home the top spot in the Newry Centre from tough competition along with 1 st Club
along with having a fantastic result with 1 st Section G (388 Birds) and ultimately rounding off a top
class Finish in placing 2 nd National from (2,926 Birds) Johns Section G Winning Bird is a Blue Yearling
Cock GB23 D 68043. He is from John’s very successful winning lines of Sootjen/Van Herck Breeding.
Many Congratulations to Section G Winner John J McCabe and Big Congratulations to all Club
Winners.
Ballyholland: (5/160) 1 st Owen Markey 1827; 2 nd C. O’Hare & Dtr 1775; 3 rd Owen Markey 1760; 4 th
Owen Markey 1745
Banbridge H.P.S: (12/116) 1 st T. Mallon 1771; 2 nd E. McAlinden 1759; 3 rd R. Carson & Son 1748; 4 th E.
McAlinden 1725; 5 th F. Simpson 1719; 6 th T. Mallon 1719
Drumnavady: 1 st S. Ogle 1820; 2 nd McGrath & McParland 1815; 3 rd G&S McMullan 1806; 4 th D&K
Mallen 1802; 5 th D&K Mallen 1801; 6 th S. Ogle 1791
Millvale: (4/144) 1 st JJ McCabe 1833; 2 nd N. Murtagh 1774; 3 rd W. Chambers 1758; 4 th JJ McCabe 1754;
5 th W. Chambers 1752
Newry City: (6/214) 1 st Thompson & Lunn 1778; 2 nd Thompson & Lunn 1766; 3 rd Thompson & Lunn
1763 4 th Gary Hughes & Son 1753; 5 th Gary Hughes & Son 1752; 6 th Gary Hughes & Son 1748
Newry & District: (10/351) 1 st JJ McCabe 1833; 2 nd J.F McCabe & Son 1817; 3 rd J.F McCabe & Son
1805; 4 th J.F McCabe & Son 1801; 5 th Ron Williamson 1798; 6 th J.F McCabe & Son 1796
Banbridge Centre
(12/116) 1 st S. Ogle 1820; 2 nd McGrath & McParland 1815; 3 rd G&S McMullan 1806; 4 th D&K Mallen
1802; 5 th D&K Mallen 1801; 6 th S. Ogle 1791; 7 th D&K Mallen 1789; 8 th J. Smyth & Sons 1779; 9 th T.
Mallon 1771; 10 th E. McAlinden 1759
Newry Centre
1 st J.J McCabe 1833; 2 nd O. Markey 1827; 3 rd J.F McCabe & Son 1817; 4 th J.F McCabe & Son 1805; 5 th J.F
McCabe & Son 1801; 6 th R. Williamson 1798; 7 th J.F McCabe & Son 1796; 8 th J.F McCabe & Son 1783;
9 th Thompson & Lunn 1778; 10 th C. O’Hare & Dtr 1775
That’s the first taster of what’s to come from the many National Races that lay in store for the
members of the Mighty N.I.P.A. Yet again for numerous times it has been another super week’s work
carried out very well by all who work hard behind the scenes in the N.I.P.A. I would like to kindly ask
for all club representatives/race secretaries within the covered sections of C, D, F & G to contact
myself to be included in my weekly Reports, With Club, Section & Open Winning Photos, With the
Winning Pigeons Info etc.
Yours in Sport ,
Jordan Hughes
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Ian Gibb holding his Skibbereen OB Nat winner 2024.