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The INFC will not be race marking tomorrow Monday re Skibbereen OB Inland Nat poor forecast. A further update will be issued tomorrow.

Monday 26th may

Race marking in Lisburn tomorrow 4.30 to 7.30. Race to be flown on Wednesday.

Wednesday 28/05/25

Irish National Flying Club Skibbereen Old Bird National - birds have been liberated at 8.00am and cleared very well. Wind Westerly. Best of luck to all competing. 178 members/1809 birds racing for £10,028 in pools and prizes.

INFC Liberation in Skibbereen click here -

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1042293077835007

Early results all subject to correction -

INFC Skibbereen OB Nat North Section – Owen Markey Ballyholland 1692, J F McCabe & Son Newry & Dist 1690, J F McCabe & Son 1689, M Maguire & Son Newry & Dist 1689, M Russell Dromara 1577, P Travers 1677, M Maguire 1677, J Gregory & Sons Colin 1673, J F McCabe & Son 1672, J Gregory & Sons 1672.

INFC Skibbereen OB Nat South Sectuin – P Duffy 1718, J Boothman & Son 1711, J Boothman & Son 1709, T Nelson 1703, L Duffy 1696, T Nelson 1703, J Boothman & Son 1688, G Hatch 1664, Cullen & Mroczek 1663.

Remember to send info on the Top 5 in each Section to Homer for the INFC race report and a photo with the bird at loft if possible. Contact details are in the Race Book with entry forms.


RESULT click here - https://infcpigeons.co.uk/2025/06/07/in ... -nat-2025/

Champion Brookhaven Star

Winner of 1st South Section, 1st Open Skibbereen Old Bird National 2025.

Congratulations to Lee Duffy of the Blanchardstown Pigeon Club and his 2 year old Mealy Cock on winning the prestigious Skibbereen Old Bird National 2025.

Brookhaven Star is actually a 2023 late bred , raced on the roundabout system, having raced very consistently over the last couple of years. The Friday before the Skibbereen National, Brookhaven Star was 31st Open ISRF Pilmore Beach out of 8500 pigeons. Lee was also 5th South Section and 5th Open Skibbereen Old Bird National 2025.

At the Lisburn Marking Station, Lee Wilson of the Ulster Fed actually picked out and commented on the condition of Lee’s birds when putting them through.

The breeding of Brookhaven Star is primarily Patrick Boeckx, in particular the Sagan lines. This strain is proving very successful for Lee with a Nest Mate of the Mealy Cock being 6th Open ISRF Barleycove in 2024.

Lee only started racing on his own in 2023, having raced previously with his Dad and Brother. Lee’s advice to novices is to get a young bird kit off a top fancier, learn from the fanciers in your club, take your time and believe in your birds. Dreams can come true .

Photo attached is of Brookhaven Star being held by Lee Duffy. Also included is Val Flood of the the INFC Management Committee who verified Brookhaven Star.

The INFC Management Committee would like to thank our Skibbereen Old Bird National sponsors: Bamfords Top Fligh