Kells Open Show - Boxing Day 2025

[willie reynolds]

Season finished with various Open Shows –
Before I complete the final shw report of the year I have notice of two Clearance Sales and then the date for the AGM of the RPRA (Irish Region).
Due to the recent death of Nertie Marshall wife Helen has decided to sell the birds as she is unable to look after them. She intends to keep 4 or 5 old birds, the remainder will be sold at auction by Ronnie Johnston in Newtownbreda Clubrooms on Saturday 10th January at 2.00pm with birds on view from 1.00pm. This small family are excellent in the long distance, the very best of Tom Marshall.
5th Jan 2026 until 14th Jan Complete Clerance on behalf of George Robinson, Carrick Social. Ongoing health problems, over the years I attended many presentation nights in Carrickferbus and Jeorge Robinson and wife were always prominent. Great times in East Antrim. More details later. On-line at Sawyers Pigeon Auctions.
The RPRA Irish Region AGM will be held on the 7th February at 1pm in the Ballymac Hotel, Stoneyford. All correspondence re any proposals etc to be with the Secretary Noel Higginson on or before the 10th January 2026. Noel Higginson , 8 Abercorn Square, Ballyclare, BT39 9FJ. 07518748717.

Team Greer celebrate birthday at Kells & District -
On Boxing day we held our annual open show. A great turn out was had with 241 pigeons penned. A huge thank you goes to Frazer feeds for supplying us with prizes for every position in all classes, prizes for B. I. S, B. O. S and Most points classes as well. Thank you so much for your generosity and your continuous support to our annual Open Show.
Thank you must also go to our judges this year who took time out of the holiday period,to come and judge our open show. Noel Higginson, Arnold Thompson, and Davey Strain from Ballyclare and Gary Mckenna along with Riley from Eastway in Belfast. Thank you so much for taking time out and judging for us.
This year our club cup for outsiders most points within our club show series went to W&W Gilbert representing Randalstown.
Results for our Open Show are as follows :-
Old Birds Classes -
O. B - Handled. 1. J&J Greer, 2. J&J Greer, 3. J&J Greer, 4. D. Swann, Res. J&J Greer, V. H. C. J&J Greer, H. C. M. Neilly, Com. M. Neilly. Judged by Gary Mckenna
O. B Eyesign. 1. A. Neill, 2. J&J Greer, 3. V. Montogomery, 4. A. Barkley&Son, Res. K&K Kernohan, H. C. J&J Greer, H. C. A. Neill, Com. T. MaWhinney. Judged by Davey strain
O. B T/W. 1. A. Barkley&Son, 2. J&J Greer, 3. J&J Greer, 4. A. Neill, Res. M. Neilly, V. H. C. J&J Greer, H. C. J&J Greer, Com. A. Barkley&Son. Judged by Noel, Arnold and Gary
Young Birds Classes -
Y. B Handled. 1. J&J Greer, 2. J&J Greer, 3. J&J Greer, 4. K&K Kernohan, Res. W&W Gilbert, V. H. C. M. Neilly,H. C. J. Getty.Com. K&K Kernohan. Judged by Noel
Y. B Eyesign.1. J&J Greer, 2. T. MaWhinney,3. J&J Greer, 4. R. Service&Son, Res. V. Montgomery, V. H. C. V. Montgomery, H. C. R. Service&Son, Com. D. Swann. Judged by Davey Strain
Y. B T/W.1. T. MaWhinney, 2. T. MaWhinney, 3. W&W Gilbert, 4. D. Swann, Res. M. Neilly, V. H. C. Gregg Bros, H. C. D. Swann, Com. A. Barkley&Son. Judged by Noel, Arnold & Gary
B. I. S, B. O. S and Most Points went to J&J Greer (Cullybackey HPS).
Thank you to everyone who came to our open show and supported us and to our club shows this year to support the club.
Thank you to all judges this year who showed up every week for us and to Frazers again for the huge generosity on prizes for the open show. On behalf of Kells & District we wish everyone a Happy New year and good luck for the incoming race season.
Laura Surgenor PO.
Well, another year older and another spent in the company of friends at Kells Boxing Day Open Show. Last year i had my best day in the show pens, well today we went and smashed that out of the park.
3x1sts, 4x2nds, 4x3rds, 1x Res, 3xVhc, 1xHc. Also Best in Show, Best Opposite Sex, Best young bird and Most points. 18 cards in total. Maybe keep Granda happy for a day or two. I would consider that to be a great 29th Birthday and great to finish another show season off strong. Thanks to Jb, Laura and Mervyn on another great year of shows.
Good luck to everyone for the 2026 season. Team J & J Greer.