One of if not the "Best Pigeon Fancier On Planet Earth"
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Mr Ronnie Williamson of Northern Ireland is one of if not the “Best Pigeon Fancier On Planet Earth”! I am quite sure that any pigeon fancier from any country or continent in the world would agree with my last statement Ron Williamson’s racing pigeon C.V. as I’ll call it for this feature is definitely second to none and will be envied by all who study it. The master of Northern Ireland has created his own strain of super-athletes, which just go on winning year in year out competing in the mighty N.I.P.A., which is one of the largest pigeon racing organizations in the United Kingdom. I would usually Include a questions and answers section in my features, but Ronnie is a very quiet and private kind of person, so we must respect his privacy. Study Ronnie’s C.V. then make up your own mind! Is there a more successful fancier on this planet? I myself think not! Read on and be totally blown away as you drool over the phenomenal achievements put up by Ronnie Williamson and his pigeons, I’ve included only six portraits and six eyesign photographs that belong to the featured Williamson champions.

Curriculum Vitae Ronnie Williamson of Bondhill, Northern Ireland
Winner of 38 X 1st Open N.I.P.A. against massive birdages of up to 27,817 competing.

The Williamson loft has taken the 1st eight positions from 14,467 birds creating a record performance for old birds!

The Williamson loft once again takes the 1st eight positions this time from 24,367 birds creating yet another record performance for old birds.

Ronnie Williamson is the winner of over 25 R.P.R.A. awards for all distances!

Ronnie Williamson became Fancier of the Year Northern Ireland during the following years 1990, 91, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 01, 02 and this takes into account all of the following racing organizations:

The N.I.P.A., The Ulster Federation, The east Down Combine and The Irish National Flying Club.

Ronnie Williamson became Fancier of the Year N.I.P.A. during the following years: 1990, 91, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 01, the N.I.P.A. voted to stop this award so it is no longer handed out!

Ronnie Williamson also achieved Fancier of the Year award section (E) N.I.P.A. during the following seasons, 1990, 91, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, these results were achieved racing against birdages of 5,000+ on a weekly basis!

Ronnie Williamson wins the title of Sprint Champion of the UK (R.P.R.A.) in the years 1991, 1997 and 2000 winning the much sought after Selby Thomas Trophy and creating yet another Record in the UK 0 – 250 miles.

Ronnie Williamson won the title of Sprint Champion of the Irish Region R.P.R.A. in the years 1991, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 00 creating yet another Record in Ireland 0 – 250 miles.

Ronnie Williamson won Any Distance Champion Pigeon, UK R.P.R.A. in the years 1995, 1998 and 2000.

Ronnie Williamson also won Any Distance Champion Irish Region, R.P.R.A. in the years 1995, 1998 and 2000.

Ronnie Williamson was also Irish National Champion 1996 (best averages all races).

Ronnie Williamson a winner of an Irish National Flying Club Gold Medal with only seven of these ever being awarded in the history of the Irish National Flying Club and Ron is also an Irish National Flying Club Hall of Fame Winner.

There we have, dear readers, just a quick summary of some of the successes achieved by a true master of the art of pigeon racing. If we added up the total prizes won in major competitions by Ronnie it would take forever. How often do we read within these pages about the latest and most fashionable strains that are coming into the British Isles by the lorry load? The truth is that we have in our midst right here in the UK a strainmaker of outstanding calibre! How long is it since the British Isles had its very own pigeon racing phenomenon? Ronnie Williamson is a name that will go down in pigeon racing history because no one can argue with the results achieved by this genius. I cant think of anyone capable of achieving what Ronnie Williamson has in pigeon racing and believe me, he’s still going from strength to strength. I’ll now move onto our picture gallery of six of the best, all bred and raced by the master himself. Take your time to study what each of these featured pigeons have won and against what birdages. They all truly deserve the title of champion racers! Read on and enjoy.

No. 1 Champion Ron-Ville- Heartbreaker: 1st Open 21,516 birds (Wexford) in Ireland 3rd Open 14,467 birds (Arklow) in Ireland 4th Open 24,522 birds (Tramore) in Ireland 7th Open 23,135 birds (Arklow) in Ireland 9th Open 22,383 birds (Wexford) in Ireland. These are just Ron- Ville-Heartbreakers top 10 results. 1st RPRA Irish region 0 – 250 miles sprint champion; 1st RPRA National 0 – 250 miles sprint champion (United Kingdom), winning the much sought after Selby Thomas Trophy, also winner of 5th Open Versele-Laga World Sprint Championship.	No. 2 Champion Ron-Ville- Supreme Lady: 1st Open 25,728 birds (Arklow) in Ireland 1st Open 23,808 birds (Wexford) in Ireland 12th Open 24,537 birds (Wexford) in Ireland. These results were achieved three weeks in a row (what a pigeon)! 1st R.P.R.A. Irish region 0 – 250 miles sprint champion; 1st R.P.R.A. National 0 – 250 miles sprint champion (United Kingdom), winning the much sought after Selby Thomas Trophy. Also winner of the best Young Bird Co-efficient Racing Pigeon 10,000 Pound Championship.
No. 3 Champion Ron-Ville- Ron Bo: 1st Open 26,114 birds (Tramore) in Ireland 5th Open 14,690 birds (Arklow) in Ireland 8th Open 23,170 birds (Arklow) in Ireland 10th Open 8,087 birds (Skibbereen) in Ireland These are just Ron-Ville-Ron Bo’s top ten results.	No. 4 Champion Ron-Ville- Millennium Superstar: Probably the best sprint pigeon in the world! 1st Open 22,585 birds (Nenagh) in Ireland 1st Open 22,889 birds (Mallow) in Ireland 1st Open 23,767 birds (Tramore) in Ireland 2nd Open 24,105 birds (Wexford) in Ireland (beaten by two loft mates) 16th Open 20,699 birds (Arklow) in Ireland Other open positions were also won by champion Ron-Ville-Millennium Superstar. Winning four R.P.R.A. awards in one season racing as follows: 1st R.P.R.A. Irish region 0 – 250 miles sprint champion; 1st R.P.R.A. Irish region Any Distance Champion; 1st R.P.R.A. National 0 – 250 miles champion (United Kingdom); 1st R.P.R.A. National Any distance champion (United Kingdom). Ron- Ville-Millennium Superstar also won the Selby Thomas Trophy for the 0 – 250 national sprint champion of the United Kingdom and the Tony Comwall trophy for the Any distance National champion of the United Kingdom. The 3 x 1st Opens won by Ron- Ville-Millennium Superstar were won three weeks in a row from three different race points. No other pigeon in the history of the N.I.P.A. has ever won the open three times, never mind three in a row. What a champion!
No. 5 Champion Ron-Ville- Double Top: 1st Open 15,943 birds (Talbenny) in Wales 1st Open 12,985 birds (Arklow) in Ireland This cock won these two Opens from the first race in the old birds and the seventh race in old birds – fantastic to be able to hold form all season. He is also the winner of other top Open positions.	No. 6 Champion Ron-Ville- Star: 1st Open 26,404 birds (Wexford) in Ireland 8th Open 24,239 birds (Tramore) in Ireland 8th Open 27,716 birds (Wexford) in Ireland 10th Open 21,319 birds (Arklow) in Ireland These are only the top ten of many Open positions won by Ron-Ville-Star. Winner of two top R.P.R.A. awards, 1st R.P.R.A. Irish region 0 – 250 miles sprint champion; 2nd R.P.R.A. National 0 – 250 miles sprint champion (United Kingdom).

I would like to thank Ronnie Williamson for allowing us all to share some of his treasures and I hope that my readers enjoy this feature as much as I enjoyed compiling it.

by: Rob Woolliss!