THE RACING PIGEON 3 NOVEMBER 2023 Single Bird Challenge King’s Cup race, F Moran Malahide & District RPC Vel 955. Robinson Trophy – Saint Allouestre OB – 14th position in the King’s Cup, F Moran Malahide & District RPC Vel 894. McCloud Cup – Saint Allouestre OB – 1st Yearling in the King’s Cup, J Greenaway Hillsborough & Maze HPS Vel 948. Ronnie Johnston Challenge Cup – Skibbereen OB – Inland National, J Greenaway Hillsborough & Maze HPS Vel 1284. Gerald Delaney Trophy – Skibbereen OB – Best Section winning velocity after winning Section, K Allister Monaghan HPS Vel 1263.
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Brown & Son 1286, 1260, 1216. Skerries – Devine & Himli 1283, 1216. Colin HPS – J Gregory & Sons 1280, Johnston Bros 1236, J Gregory & Sons 1198, 1194, Johnston Bros 1189. Crossgar HPS – P Byrne & Son 1271, 1221, C McManus & Daughter 1198, 1142. Millvale – Donnelly Bros 1269, 1200. Drumnavaddy Inv – Sam Ogle 1269, E McAlinden & Sons 1226, J Brush 1167, C & G Quinn 1149, J Brush 1104, S Ogle 1083, J Mount & Son 1044, J Brush 1009. Annaghmore – G Buckley & Sons 1266. Newtownbreda – B Hogg & Son 1263, 1181. Balbriggan Invitation – E & J Campbell 1244, S Dunne & Son 1192, E & J Campbell 1044, S Dunne & Son 996, E & J Campbell 983, M & U Gorman 982. Monaghan HPS – R Mulligan 1242, K Allister 1160, 1099, 1068, R Mulligan 1045, 960. Meadows HPS – Joe Brown 1239, 1184, 1124, 1090, 1089, 1082, 1079, Matt McCabe 1079, 1066, Joe Brown 1060. Ballymoney HPS – D Dixon 1234, 1233, 1228, D & H Stuart 1136, D Dixon 1078, 1059, 1044, 1026, 1016, 1000. Lisburn & District – Gary Smyth 1217, 1202. Edgarstown HPS – R G & G Donaldson 1212, 1177, 1158, 1131, R Bell & Sons 1082, R G & G Donaldson 1078, 1029, 999, 948. Ligoniel & District – Bingham &
1388, 1361, 1339, 1298, 1285, 1251, 1249. Barrow Valley RPC – Corcoran & Keegan 1359, 1312. Dromore HPS – M/M G Delaney 1352, 1338, 1279, 1202, 1190. Ballyholland HPS – Owen Markey 1346, 1328, 1279, 1279, C O’Hare 1270, O Markey 1234, C O’Hare 1219, O Markey 1212, C O’Hare 1202, 1188. What can you say about this man his pigeons have been on fire all season. Congratulations Owen Markey taking the top four places in the Ballyholland club today, 2nd in the Banbridge Centre from INFC Skibbereen YB National. He won the open the first young bird race and has kept it going all year, 20x1st Club wins this season. Just a phenomenal year he had. Well done Owen. Grosvenor – J & L Smyth 1341. Hillsborough & Maze – Gary Marsden 1330, Jeff Greenaway 1325, Gary Marsden Winner for J & L Smyth of Belfast, 3rd in North Section.
Nelson Vase – Saint Allouestre OB – 1st RPRA member after winner in the King’s Cup race, J Murtagh & Son Ballyholland HPS Vel 972. Gilliland Cup – Saint Allouestre OB – 1st IHU member after winner in the King’s Cup race, F Moran Malahide & District RPC Vel 955. East Down Combine Cup – Saint Allouestre OB – 1st EDC member in the King’s Cup race, T Marshall & Son Newtownbreda HPS Vel 952. Ulster Federation Cup – Saint Allouestre OB 1st Ulster Federation member in the King,s Cup race. Not Won. NIPA Cup – Saint Allouestre OB – 1st NIPA member in the King’s Cup race, Mark Maguire & Son Millvale HPS Vel 978. Joe Cullen Memorial Cup – Saint Allouestre OB – 1st East Coast Fed member in the King,s Cup race, F Moran Malahide & District RPC Vel 955. Billy Ingle Trophy – Saint Allouestre OB – 1st Irish South Road Federation member in the King’s Cup race. Not Won. Danny Dixon top 3 in the Mid Antrim Combine from Skibbereen.
Framed Diploma – Skibbereen OB – Lowest Section winning velocity, R & P Brennan Three Counties RPC Vel 1222. Friendship Cup – Saint Malo OB – Friendship National, R G & G Donaldson Edgarstown HPS Vel 1682. British Barcelona Club Trophy – Saint Malo OB – 2nd position in the Friendship National, Capper Bros Bondhill Social HPS Vel 1679. John Millar Logistics Trophy – Saint Malo OB – 1st member in the Section not winning the Open, G O’Reilly Malahide & District RPC Vel 1599. Henry Beattie & Son Trophy – Saint Malo OB – Best two bird average Friendship National, T McClean Edgarstown HPS Vel 1624. Irvine Trophy – Best Average OB Nationals Saint Malo and Saint Allouestre, T McClean Edgarstown HPS Vel 1168. Bertie Blair 1st Ballymena & 5th Combine.
Seaton 1211, 1191. West Belfast – D Balloch 1181. Cullybackey HPS – Gary Gibson 1180. Ballymena & District HPS – Blair & Rankin 1179. Shankill & District RPC – M/M Curtis 1162, 1013, V Brady Jnr 732, 661, 657. Dervock RPS – D & H Stuart 1136. Markethill HPS – Humphries & Baird 1114, 1097, G Hewitt 1050, Humphries & Baird 996, G Hewitt 975, 932. The winners the Bolger Family will collect the Tom Marshall Trophy and Diploma, and Diplomas will be awarded to the winners of the other two Sections. Many thanks to all those who assisted at race marking and the clock checking, dedicated teams working every single year. Thanks to the many spon- sors and thanks from me to all those who assisted in my race reports, the winners of a top 10 place and area Press Officers with text and photos. Details of the annual presenta- tion are below with a list of winners of the cups and trophies won in 2023. Irish National Flying Club Trophy and Award Winners 2023 King George V Challenge Cup – Saint Allouestre Grand National old bird race winner, Mark Maguire & Son Millvale HPS Vel 978. Congratulations D, M & G Ferguson on winning three bags of corn in the INFC Skibbereen OB National. These were kindly sponsored by Bamfords Top Flight. Collecting the bags are Gerry Ferguson and good friend big John Davidson.
1325, 1302, Jeff Greenaway 1300, Lyons & Kennedy 1294, Gary Marsden 1274, Jeff Greenaway 1270, Gary Marsden 1225, 1225, Jeff Greenaway 1223, Lyons & Kennedy 1215, Jeff Greenaway 1207, M/M S McAllister 1150, 1137. Bondhill Social – David Calvin 1313, 1312, 1247, 1215, 1159, 1158, 1157. Newry & District – R Williamson 1308, 1256, 1255, 1249. Dromara – Matthew Russell 1308, M/M Stevenson 1253, Matthew Russell 1191, M/M Stevenson 1173, 1172, 1156. Doagh & District – A & N Lewis 1302, 1301, 1258. Dublin Northeast – P Rock & Son 1301, 1284. Gilford & District RPS – G O’Dowd 1295, C & H Beattie 1288, 1092, 1090. Glen HPS – J & D Braniff 1292, 1292, 1292, 1191. Dundonald – M/M S Gary Marsden was 5th & 8th in the North Section Skibbereen.
SLF Cup – Saint Allouestre OB – 1st South Leinster Fed member in the King’s Cup race, L McCall Wicklow South Road RPC Vel 941. Duddy Extreme Distance Trophy – Saint Allouestre OB – Furthest flying member in the King’s Cup Open prizes, D & H Stuart Ballymoney HPS 521 miles 101st Open Vel 264. Harkness Rose Bowl – Saint Allouestre OB – Best two bird average King’s Cup, F Moran Malahide & District RPC Vel 949. Joe Doheny Cup – Saint Allouestre OB Gary Gibson 1st Cullybackey & 4th Combine.
Nelson Corry Trophy – Penzance OB – Yearling National, Martin Graham Ballymena & District HPS Vel 1398. James McGrugan Memorial Cup Penzance Yearling National – Section winner R G & G Donaldson of Edgarstown, INFC National Champions 2023.
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