THE RACING PIGEON 3 MAY 2024
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Killyleagh Central: (8/228) P Murray 1566, 2nd R Watson & Son 1539, 3rd P Murray 1536, 4th R Watson & Son 1533, 5th P Murray 1527, 6th P Murray 1526. Killyleagh & District: (10/187) 1st Morrison Bros 1590, 2nd D Grieves 1569, 3rd D Grieves 1557, 4th D Grieves 1556, 5th Morrison Bros 1554, 6th D Grieves 1551. Millisle & District HPS: (10/211) 1st Rainey Bros 1510, 2nd R Strain & Son 1499, 3rd Rainey Bros 1496, 4th Rainey Bros 1495, 5th Rainey Bros 1495, 6th R Strain & Son 1494. Newtownards HPS: (6/99) 1st McGimpsey Bros 1537, 2nd J Orr 1508, 3rd H & S Muckle 1482, 4th A. Marshall 1474, 5th A Marshall 1473, 6th The winner of Section G (37/1,405) from Kilbeggan was Owen Markey of Ballyholland HPS (see opening report for more info). Owen takes the first six in his club (231 birds) 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th Section (1,405 birds) and 1st Open McGimpsey Bros 1471. SECTION G REPORT
all club winners. Ards: (6/94) 1st McGimpsey Bros 1537, 2nd J Orr 1508, 3rd H & S Muckle 1482, 4th A Marshall 1474, 5th A Marshall 1473, 6th McGimpsey Bros 1471. Bangor RPC: (9/190) 1st Burgess & Brennan 1546, 2nd Burgess & Brennan 1532, 3rd Lambert & Stewart 1532, 4th
Owen & Michael Monaghan, Colin HPS winners.
Williamson 1603, 5th R Williamson 1601, 6th J F McCabe & Son 1601. That’s the first race of the year done and dusted. I hope everyone enjoyed being back racing in their local clubs having the craic with clubmates and waiting on the birds’ arrivals. This is what the sport is all about. This time last year was my first race report as Press Officer, I am Ron Williamson of Newry & District HPS winner.
G & S Owens 1375. Harmony HPS: (7/121) 1st Abernethy & Turner 1565, 2nd Abernethy & Turner 1538, 3rd Billy Wallace 1527, 4th Abernethy & Turner 1522, 5th Mr & Mrs S McAllister 1517, 6th Billy Wallace 1513. Hillsborough & Maze: (5/173) 1st J Greenaway 1580, 2nd I Rollins & Son 1558, 3rd I Rollins & Son 1557, 4th I Rollins & Son 1555, 5th I Rollins & Son 1554, 6th I Rollins & Son 1553. Lisburn & District: (12/271) 1st S G Briggs 1567, 2nd S G Briggs 1565, 3rd R Topping & Son 1561, 4th Spence Bros 1551, 5th S G Briggs 1544, 6th Spence Bros 1537.
Philip Boal of Dromore HPS. Section D winner & 5th Open NIPA Kilbeggan.
Burgess & Brennan 1532, 5th Burgess & Brennan 1527, 6th R Moore & Son 1527. Cloughey HPS: (5/95) 1st C & H Cully 1551, 2nd C & H Cully 1543, 3rd Gordon Bros & Sons 1528, 4th C & H Cully 1515, 5th C & H Cully 1515, 6th McCormick & Young 1500. Corrigs: (2/47) 1st P Brown & Son 1524, 2nd G & P Brown 1522, 3rd P Brown & Son 1521, 4th P Brown & Son 1491, 5th P Brown & Son 1491, 6th G & P Brown 1486. Crossgar: (8/175) 1st McCartan & Woodside 1584, 2nd McCartan & Woodside 1584, 3rd McCartan & Woodside 1575, 4th McCartan & Woodside 1558, 5th McCartan & Woodside 1558, 6th McCartan & Woodside 1557. Downpatrick Premier: (6/81) 1st E Wynn & Dtr 1568, 2nd T & G Black 1563, 3rd T & G Black 1557, 4th E Wynn & Dtr 1520, 5th T Burns 1514, 6th T Burns 1514.
along with 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th Open (13,199 birds). Many congratulations to Owen Markey and big congratulations to all club winners. Ballyholland: (5/231) 1st Owen Markey 1633, 2nd Owen Markey 1619, 3rd Owen Markey 1612, 4th Owen Markey 1610, 5th Owen Markey 1609, 6th Owen Markey 1606. Banbridge HPS: (7/150) 1st R Carson & Son 1533, 2nd McCracken Bros 1523, 3rd R Carson & Son 1515, 4th R Carson & Son 1509, 5th R Carson & Son 1508, 6th F Simpson 1506. Drumnavady: (10/250) 1st G & S McMullan 1568, 2nd S Ogle 1567, 3rd S Ogle 1567, 4th S Ogle 1566, 5th S Ogle 1565, 6th S Ogle 1555. Millvale: (3/132) 1st T Mooney & Son 1541, 2nd N Murtagh 1528, 3rd N Murtagh 1527, 4th N Murtagh 1526, 5th N Murtagh 1525, 6th N Murtagh 1525. Newry City: (4/97) 1st Thompson & Lunn 1583, 2nd Thompson & Lunn 1580, 3rd Thompson & Lunn 1579, 4th Donnelly Bros 1575, 5th Thompson & Lunn 1569, 6th Thompson & Lunn 1568. Newry & District: (6/338) 1st R Williamson 1632, 2nd R Williamson 1632, 3rd Gary McLoughlin 1622, 4th R Thompson & Lunn of Newry City winning bird from Kilbeggan. A two year old cock bred by Jeff Greenaway. This is his fourth Club win.
looking forward to another year of reporting as I enjoy doing them. I would like to wish everyone the best of luck and good health in 2024, and I hope you all enjoy it as much as last years. I’m looking forward to talking to you all over the forthcoming season. I would like to kindly ask for all club representatives/ race secretaries within the covered Sections to contact myself to be included in my weekly reports, with Club, Section & Open winning photos, with the winning pigeons info etc. Thank you for taking the time to read through my NIPA Journey’s End Report. Tommy Mooney & Son, winners of Millvale HPS.
South Belfast HPS: (3/73) 1st Lavery, Lavery & Nesbett 1521, 2nd T McNally 1513, 3rd T McNally 1513, 4th T McNally 1512, 5th R Kenna 1510, 6th R Kenna 1488. Trinity HPS: (7/257) 1st J & L Smyth 1575, 2nd J & L Smyth 1561, 3rd J & L Smyth 1560, 4th J & L Smyth 1554, 5th J & L Smyth 1552, 6th P & K McCarthy 1551 SECTION F REPORT The winner of Section F (64/1,313) from Kilbeggan was Morrison Bros of Killyleagh & District HPS. David finishes 1st Section F (1,313 birds) and 32nd Open NIPA (13,199 birds). Many congratulations to Section F winners Morrison Bros and big congratulations to Rainey Brothers, winners of MIllisle & District HPS.
Jordan Hughes ‘Journeys End’ NIPA Press Officer Mobile: 07713808554
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Sam Beattie & Lauren McCleans winner from Kilbeggan sitting on eggs, a gift from Jim Armstrong.
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