Dale YB Nat - Friday 5th Sept 25

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A&N LEWIS TOP THE CHANNEL YB NATIONAL

The Channel National YB Race and Inland Grenagh Race was up for grabs this week for the members
of the N.I.PA. In this Report is the annual Dale Channel YB National from Dale in South Wales. A total
of 217 Members sent 1,888 Birds across the Channel. The Birds were liberated at 8:30AM in a
West/South West Wind at the liberation point.

JOURNEY’S END - N.I.P.A NOTES – SECTIONS C, D, F, & G

The Winning Bird from the Channel National Youngbird Race belongs to A&N Lewis of Doagh &
District H.P.S in Section C.
Anthony & Norman’s 1 st Dale National Winner GB25 D 22596 flew a total of 211 miles in 4hrs 2mins
and 21secs clocking in a velocity of 1247yds. The Sire is bred from a pair off Fred Simpson of Doagh.
Dam is off 9 th Open Scheele Cock and daughter Alan Darraghs Yearling National Winner.
Many Congratulations to Anthony & Norman Lewis on claiming 1 st N.I.P.A. National from Dale from
1,888 Birds.
Also, Congratulations to D&J Campbell of Eastway H.P.S. in Section C on 2 nd N.I.P.A. National
And Congratulations to D. McElhone & Dtr of Eastway H.P.S. in Section C on 3 rd N.I.P.A. National

Dale Young Bird National Result

1 st A&N Lewis 1537; 2 nd D&J Campbell 1509; 3 rd D. McElhone & Dtr 1491; 4 th D. Dixon 1470; 5 th D.
Dixon 1470; 6 th D&J Campbell 1447; 7 th N. Murtagh 1443; 8 th G. Buckley & Son 1442; 9 th P. Boyd 1438;
10 th G. McKenna 1423; 11 th R. Williamson 1423; 12 th O&M Monaghan 1422; 13 th A&T Agnew 1419;
14 th J F McCabe & Son 1418; 15 th Grattan Bros 1412; 16 th D. Calvin 1409; 17 th R. Williamson 1407; 18 th
R. Williamson 1407; 19 th R&S Hope 1405; 20 th G. Buckley & Son 1402; 21 st S. Ogle 1401; 22 nd Bingham,
Seaton & Dowie 1399; 23 rd R. Williamson 1398; 24 th D. Calvin 1396; 25 th D&J Campbell 1395

SECTION C REPORT
The Winner of Section C (43/348) from Dale was A&N Lewis of Doagh & District H.P.S. (See opening
report for more information) The Lewis lads had the best outcome from Dale taking home 1 st Prize
winners in Section C (348 Birds) with a result of 1 st National (1,888 Birds)
Many Congratulations to National & Section C Winners A&N Lewis and Big Congratulations to all
Club Winners
Doagh Centre
1 st A&N Lewis 1537; 2 nd D&J Campbell 1509; 3 rd D&J Campbell 1447; 4 th A&T Agnew 1419; 5 th Grattan
Bros 1412; 6 th D&J Campbell 1395
Ligoniel Centre
1 st D. McElhone & Dtr 1491; 2 nd G. McKenna 1423; 3 rd Bingham, Seaton & Dowie 1399; 4 th G. McKenna
1322; 5 th G. McKenna 1300; 6 th J&D Braniff 1299

East Antrim Amalgamation
Dale Y/B National
5/9/25
Always a pleasure to report on national day and as previously mentioned the winners of the EAA
with a superb pigeon are A&N Lewis
Of Doagh, no strangers to the big occasion and this was no different winning the Dale y/b national in
some style
Details of the champ are
Blue hen raced on the sliding door system.
Sire is off a pair off Fred Simpson birds
Dam is off our 9th open scheele cock bred by cockcrow lofts when paired to a daughter off Alan
Darragh’s yearling nat winner.
Big congratulations to you guys on what has been a very testing yb season!
As we go into the final nipa race this weekend it’s worth mentioning there are still a couple of lofts in
the running for champion yb fancier of the year, what will the next race bring who knows?
From a personal view the standard of results in the EAA has been top drawer, section winners, open
winners & National winners, what more could you ask for?
Jonny Baxter EAA press officer
East Antrim Amalgamation Result
1 st A&N Lewis 1537 20 Points; 2 nd D&J Campbell 1509 19 Points; 3 rd D&J Campbell 1447 18 Points; 4 th
G. McKenna 1423 17 Points; 5 th A&T Agnew 1419 16 Points; 6 th Grattan Bros 1412 15 Points; 7 th D&J
Campbell 1395 14 Points; 8 th A&N Lewis 1387 13 Points; 9 th T. Rodgers 1385 12 Points; 10 th Horner
Bros & Son 1375 11 Points; 11 th Higginson & Fasciola 1371 10 Points; 12 th Mr & Mrs B. McNeilly 1363
9 Points; 13 th A&T Agnew 1362 8 Points; 14 th A&T Agnew 1357 7 Points; 15 th Higginson & Fasciola
1356 6 Points; 16 th Crawford & Robinson 1355 5 Points; 17 th J. Dawson & Son 1351 4 Points; 18 th D&J
Campbell 1324 3 Points; 19 th G. McKenna 1322 2 Points; 20 th Higginson & Fasciola 1311 1 Points

SECTION D REPORT
The Winner of Section D (24/176) from Dale was O&M Monaghan of Colin H.P.S. Owen & Michael
Win another Section D in succession (176 Birds) with a finish of 12 th N.I.P.A. Open (1,888 Birds). This
Section Winner GB25 C 31394 is a blue cock. Sire is a Mysterio bird from Dave Atkin and Dam is from
their good friend Clyde Rollins of Hills & Maze from his number one stock hen. Responsible for
around 10 Section Winners. This cock was also 10 th Open, 4 th Section a week later from Dunmanway.
Many Congratulations to Section D Winners O&M Monaghan and Big Congratulations to all Club
Winners

SECTION F REPORT
The Winner of Section F (13/74) from Dale was F. Black & Son of Downpatrick Premier H.P.S. The
Downpatrick flyer are Winners of 1 st Section F from the Channel (74 Birds)
Many Congratulations to Section F Winners F. Black & Son and Big Congratulations to all Club
Winners.

SECTION G REPORT
The Winner of Section G (21/215) from Dale was Noel Murtagh of Millvale H.P.S. Noel pictured
proudly displaying his Dale Section G Winning pigeon. 1 st Club, 1 st Newry Centre, 1 st Section G (215

Birds) 7 th N.I.P.A. National (1,88 Birds) also Noel was the Winner of the Kildress Dale Sponsorship
nomination from Dale Winning £250.
Many Congratulations to Section G Winner Noel Murtagh and Big Congratulations to all Club
Winners.
Banbridge Centre
1 st S. Ogle 1401; 2 nd R. Carson & Son 1388; 3 rd S. Ogle 1366; 4 th R. Carson & Son 1354; 5 th G. McBride &
Son 1336; 6 th Barry McAvoy 1325
Newry Centre
1 st N. Murtagh 1443; 2 nd J F McCabe & Son 1418; 3 rd Donnelly Bros 1376; 4 th Mark Maguire & Son
1368; 5 th J F McCabe & Son 1356; 6 th N. Murtagh 1347

N.I.P.A. NEWS
Kildress Plumbing Suppliers – Race Sponsorship
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to
Kildress plumbing suppliers
For their generous sponsorship of the prize money for this year’s young bird national races
Their support not only helps make this prestigious event possible but also demonstrates a true
commitment to our sport and community
Sponsorship such as this ensures that traditions like pigeon racing continue to thrive. While also
providing well deserved recognition and encouragement to all who take part .
On behalf of the organisers, competitors and supporters, we sincerely thank Kildress plumbing
suppliers for their valued contribution. We are proud to have their name associated with this
national event and encourage all are members and friends to support the businesses that so
generously support us.
1 st N. Murtagh – Millvale H.P.S. vel 1443 - £250
2 nd R&S Hope – Crumlin H.P.S. vel 1405 - £150
3 rd Bingham, Seaton & Dowie – Ligoniel H.P.S. vel 1399 - £100
East Antrim Amalgamation Gold Ring
1 st G. McKenna £340
2 nd K&D Hagans £204
3 rd A&T Agnew £136

Could all club representatives/race secretaries within my covered Sections of C, D, F & G contact
myself to be included in my weekly NIPA Race Reports. Sending Club , Section & Open Winners
Photographs, with the Winning Pigeons Info.
Yours in Sport , Jordan Hughes

JORDAN HUGHES
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