Pigeon racing in the last week was yet another experience, with last Friday regarded as the best flying day weather wise arrangements were made to race mark the birds early and go for that day. Talbenny Young Bird Nat birds were race marked on Wednesday at the Cullybackey Centre and the race marking for the inland Tullamore race was also brought forward by one day to Thursday and these birds although marked at the local clubs were moved to the Cullybackey Centre for collection. It was a good ent
That was the easy bit done, Friday turned out not to be the day that was forecast and liberation in Talbenny was not possible. Saturday was no better and with the prospects not good for a liberation in South Wales in the very near future the birds we
re returned home.
It was decided that these birds would be released in Mullingar and clubs could have a race, the NIPA would publish an Open & Section result, but no points would count for Fancier of the Year etc. The pool monies etc would be returned to each member. We had more poor weather on Sunday early on, especially in the North, release in Mullingar was not possible until 2.15pm in a Westerly wind. The sun was shining and they cleared well. Full results will be available later, those missed will be published next week.
Back to Friday and the liberation in Tullamore was at 2.00pm in a helping South wind, it was reported the birds did not clear well an immediate sign of an erratic race. It did turn out as expected, the birds did not like the overcast conditions and we had many big gaps in arrivals and many birds missing at night. A large number of those, many out for the first time, have now returned and the final outcome will not be just as bad as first feared. What a season it has been, the last few weeks have indeed been testing and the big INFC will have to decide what to do about the Blue Riband YB Nat due to be flown from Sennen Cove on 10th September.
NIPA SECTION C CLUBS TULLAMORE
Horseshoe HPS
8 members sent 125 birds
C Campbell & Son 1356, J Morrison 1322, 1300, D & P Harvey 1284, C Campbell & Son 1283, 1267, S & S O’Toole Sons & Daughter 1211, 1191, H & I Agnew 1159, D & P Harvey 1148. Colin Campbell & Son take the honours this week from Tullamore. They timed a young cock flying to the perch. The winner is of V. D. Weil and Braspenning breeding.
Glengormley HPS
D & J Campbell & Bigger 1286, D & J Campbell & Bigger 1224, G & C Lowry 1188, T Cairns & Sons 1181, G & C Lowry 1105, T Cairns & Sons 1097. Well done to Davy & Hugh on a super performance and look out for their latest article which will be featured in the BHW Stud Book. What a year they are having.
Carrick & District
7 members sent 85 birds
Elliott Bros 1263, J & A Rankin 1239, T Creighton Sons & Welch 1172, 1150, S Beattie & Daughter 896, J & A Rankin 1069, S Beattie & Daughter 1013, T Creighton Son & Welch 896, D McBride 635.
Kingsmoss HPS
- R McMeekin 1250, R McMeekin 1239, Well done to Robert who just keep this fine level of form continuing.
Springvale Social
5 members sent 93 birds
I Horner 1246, A C McGrugan 1185, I Horner 1154, R Scott & Son 1147, Montgomery & Kirk 1141, I Horner 1109, R Scott & Son 1077. Race sponsored by Victor Montgomery.
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