W G Neill, Annaghmore – 1st Open NIPA Clonmel (2)

Willie Neill (l) congratulated by Irish Rover.

The NIPA Open was topped by Willie Neill of Annaghmore, a loft that needs no introduction with a host of massive results over recent seasons. Steve McGarry called at the loft over the weekend and got a photo and some brief detail. The yearling Blue cock has been named Champion “Speedy Kyle” and flown on the lofts unique Roundabout System, bloodlines are the best of the loft. 1^st Sect E and 1^st Open NIPA will add nicely to the lofts growing CV. Congratulations lads on a great result.

Another fanstatic weekend result for Glen Smith of Cookstown, he timed his Champion “Adams Boy”, a 2 year old Blue cock. Sire obtained from the best of David Calvin, Bondhill and the dam Ray Forbes Soontjen. This pigeon was also a winner as a young bird and has many other section positions. 2013 record to date for G & S Smith: 1st Tullamore Sect A 59/1365 – 5^th, 6th, 7^th, 9th and 10^th. Roscrea Sect A 71/1718 – 1^st, 4th and 5^th. 1st Clonmel Sect A 84/1390 – 4th , 6th and 12^th. Fermoy Sect A 78/1720 – 3rd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 12th and 17^th. Rosscarbery Nat Sect A 44/481 – 1st and 10^th. 2nd Roscrea Sect A 38/735 – 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th and13th. 2nd Clonmel Sect A 84/1856 – 1^st, 8^th and 18^th plus 2^nd, 14^th and 45^th Open NIPA 1007/23,494.

Kieran Shannon of Dungannon had another big weekend result and resorded a great result, 2^nd in the Sect A and 3^rd Open NIPA.

W G Neill holding the 1st Open NIPA winner from Clonmel. Photo Steve McGarry.

Champion Speedy Kyle

Glen Smith Cookstown – 1st Sect A & 2nd Open NIPA Clonmel (2).

Kieran Shannon Dungannon – 2nd Sect A & 3rd Open NIPA Clonmel (2).