Roscrea - Sat 2nd August 2025

[willie reynolds]

GILBERT MCBRIDE & SON TAKE 1 ST & 2 ND NIPA OPEN FROM ROSCREA
Now onto what is now the third race of the N.I.P.A. Youngbird season. This time round a further trip
down the country to Roscrea in Co. Tipperary. A Total of 424 members of the N.I.P.A. sent a total of
14,578 Birds to Roscrea as scheduled in the NIPA Programme. On Saturday morning the 2 nd of August
the N.I.P.A. Liberated in Roscrea at 9:00AM in a Light Southerly turning South West wind.

JOURNEY’S END - N.I.P.A NOTES – SECTIONS C, D, F, & G

The Winning Bird from the third Youngbird Race of the N.I.P.A. Season belongs to Gilbert McBride &
Son of Drumnavady H.P.S. in Section G.
Gilbert McBride & Son’s Roscrea 1 st N.I.P.A. Open Winner GB25 X 15783 has been named as ‘Liv’
after Waynes youngest daughter Olivia who loves going training with him so she can lift the lids of
the hampers. The Open Winning youngbird is a Blue Hen and was bred by Artie O’Hanlon, Belfast.
The Hen was one of a pair that Artie kindly donated to an Online Charity Auction and contains the
best bloodlines of Herbie Thorpe of Proudstown TT Lofts. She is raced in a small team of 26 darkness
youngbirds and all training for the Youngbirds is done privately. 2 nd Open Winner GB25 D 02002 is a
Black Cock and his Sire is from P&J Boal, Dam is from their own birds. Wayne & his father Gilbert
would like to thank everyone who called and messaged to offer congratulations.
Many Congratulations to Gilbert McBride & Son on claiming 1 st & 2 nd N.I.P.A. Open Roscrea from
14,578 Birds.
Also, Congratulations to 3 rd Open J&E Calvin of Annaghmore H.P.S. in Section E

SECTION C REPORT
The Winner of Section C (80/2,506) from Roscrea was Knocker & Bill of Muckamore H.P.S. The
partnership wins 3 from 3 in Muckamore (273 Birds) and also top Section C for a second time this
youngbird season (2,506 Birds) and claimed a top result in 7 th in the Open placings (14,578 Birds).
The Section C Winning pigeon GB25 X 20700 is a Grizzle Hen and is out of Vandebraid Grizzle GB17X
49786 bother to Open Winner Andy McCauley brothers put to a Double rung Cheq Hen of Gerald
Delaney O’Roory Hill Stud of Willy Jacobs Lines.
Many Congratulations to Section C Winners Knocker & Bill and Big Congratulations to all Club
Winners
Ballycarry & District: (6/138) 1 st N J Arthurs 1584; 2 nd S. Beattie & Dtr 1514; 3 rd N J Arthurs 1448; 4 th S.
Beattie & Dtr 1427; 5 th Lynch Bros 1422; 6 th W. Degnan & T. McKee 1419
Ballyclare & District: (8/271) 1 st A&T Agnew 1629; 2 nd G&R Lawrie 1628; 3 rd A&T Agnew 1628; 4 th A&T
Agnew 1626; 5 th W R Moore & Son 1615; 6 th Higginson & Fasciola 1608
Carrick Social: (8/311) 1 st D&J Armstrong & Son 1640; 2 nd J. McMaw 1632; 3 rd D&J Armstrong & Son
1613; 4 th Mr&Mrs Reid & Bigger 1606; 5 th D&J Armstrong & Son 1585; 6 th D&J Armstrong & Son 1585

Doagh & District: (5/151) 1 st Mr & Mrs B. McNeilly 1618; 2 nd D&S Suitters & Sons 1611; 3 rd Mr & Mrs
B. McNeilly 1604; 4 th Mr & Mrs B. McNeilly 1594; 5 th Mr & Mrs B. McNeilly 1594; 6 th Mr & Mrs B.
McNeilly 1540
Eastway H.P.S: (5/200) 1 st D&J Campbell 1646; 2 nd D&J Campbell 1644; 3 rd D&J Campbell 1640; 4 th D&J
Campbell 1640; 5 th D&J Campbell 1630; 6 th D&J Campbell 1630
Glenarm & District: (4/118) 1 st O. O’Neil & Son 1586; 2 nd G. McWhirter 1549; 3 rd K S McCloy 1525; 4 th
O. O’Neil & Son 1521; 5 th K.S McCloy 1499; 6 th G. McWhirter 1492
Kingsmoss: (9/205) 1 st J. Dawson & Son 1599; 2 nd T. Cairns & Son 1582; 3 rd J&S Graham 1518; 4 th W.
Gault & Son 1512; 5 th PR Wilson 1507; 6 th Knowles & Hill 1502
Larne & District: (16/423) 1 st G K & I Moxham 1655; 2 nd J. Hastings 1645; 3 rd M. Witherspoon 1630; 4 th
M. Witherspoon 1620; 5 th G K & I Moxham 1618; 6 th T. Rodgers 1612
Ligoniel & District: (16/576) 1 st W. O’Boyle 1658; 2 nd W. O’Boyle 1658; 3 rd W. O’Boyle 1651; 4 th C.
McCormick 1648; 5 th G. McCann 1645; 6 th W. Wickings 1645

East Antrim Amalgamation
Roscrea Y/B 2/8/25
The third race of the y/b programme took us to the Roscrea area Co Tipperary where the main
convoy (excluding section H) were liberated at 9am in a light s/sw wind.
Winning the EAA this week are the Larne & District partnership of GK&I Moxham, no strangers to
success with 2 previous national wins under the belt with “Millbrae Boy & Karen’s Pride” these wins
came at the time where pigeon racing was simply thriving & the birdage was at its peak!
Observing the partnership over the last few years it’s clear to see them working their way back to
those glory days with a mix of hard graft and some fresh stock!
A bitter sweet victory after talking to Ian this evening, with the hen arriving like a train only to be
spooked with a potential sparrowhawk & seagulls nearby costing upwards of 4 minutes,
nevertheless they are top of the pile regardless and surely is one to watch out for!
Breeding of the hen is
Sire from Hugh Bigger
Dam from Robert Rea
Two lofts you couldn’t ask better from with Rab now having a hand in the two winners in the EAA on
the trot! Hugh establishing a family of pigeons on his return to the sport now producing winners for
himself and others!
I would like to personally congratulate the moxys as every Wednesday night when we used to do the
crates in Larne, Ian always had advice and help for the rest of us!
There was always a discussion to be had with the late Owen Donnelly & Tam Brown, those days
were great craic and are sorely missed!
Well done Gordon, Karen & Ian another super result for you all!
Jonny Baxter EAA press officer
East Antrim Amalgamation Result
1 st G K & I Moxham 1655 20 Points; 2 nd D&J Campbell 1646 19 Points; 3 rd J. Hastings 1645 19 Points;4 th
D&J Campbell 1644 18 Points; 5 th D&J Campbell 1640 17 Points; 6 th D&J Campbell 1640 16 Points; 7 th
D&J Armstrong & Son 1640 15 Points; 8 th D&J Armstrong & Son 1639 14 Points; 9 th J. McMaw 1632
13 Points; 10 th M. Witherspoon 1630 12 Points; 11 th D&J Campbell 1630 11 Points; 12 th D&J Campell
1630 10 Points; 13 th A&T Agnew 1629 9 Points; 14 th G&R Lawrie 1628 8 Points; 15 th A&T Agnew 1628
7 Points; 16 th A&T Agnew 1626 6 Points; 17 th M. Witherspoon 1620 5 Points; 18 th Mr&Mrs B. McNeilly
1618 3 Points; 19 th G K & I Moxham 1618 2 Points; 20 th W R Moore & Son 1615 1 Points

SECTION D REPORT
The Winner of Section D (43/1,500) from Roscrea was John Turner of Harmony H.P.S. John takes the
top 4 prizes in their club (116 Birds) and he Wins 1 st & 2 nd Section from the third race of the season
(1,500 Birds) In the N.I.P.A. Open Won a 5 th & 10 th Open prize (14,578 Birds). The Section D Winning
pigeon GB25 C 30075 is a Gabby x Karel Herman bred at Harmony Lofts Stud. She was 3 rd Club, 6 th
Section, 74 th Open from Kilbeggan last week. 2 nd Section D bird is a Gabby x Karel Herman x Bulk. She
was 5 th Club, 21 st Section, 117 th Open from Kilbeggan last week. The Sires of both these hens are nest
pair.
Many Congratulations to Section D Winner John Turner and Big Congratulations to all Club Winners
Colin H.P.S: (4/138) 1 st O&M Monaghan 1620; 2 nd O&M Monaghan 1568; 3 rd S. Finn 1560; 4 th O&M
Monaghan 1536; 5 th S. Finn 1535; 6 th S. Finn 1528
Derriaghy: (4/153) 1 st K. Johnston 1631; 2 nd R. Benson 1624; 3 rd K. Johnston 1575; 4 th R. Benson 1553;
5 th R. Benson 1547; 6 th D. Johnston 1542
Dromara H.P.S: (6/168) 1 st Mr&Mrs S. McAllister 1655; 2 nd Mr&Mrs S. McAllister 1625; 3 rd N. Edgar &
Son 1605; 4 th C. Rooney & Sons 1599; 5 th M. Russell 1598; 6 th Russell Bros 1595
Dromore H.P.S: (3/116) 1 st J. Brown 1624; 2 nd P&J Boal 1589; 3 rd P&J Boal 1589; 4 th J. Brown 1587; 5 th
T. Mawhinney 1573; 6 th T. Mawhinney 1573
Glen H.P.S: (/) 1 st B&K Mullan & Dunlop 1643; 2 nd J&D Braniff 1611; 3 rd J&D Braniff 1607; 4 th B&K
Mullan & Dunlop 1588; 5 th B&K Mullan & Dunlop 1586; 6 th B&K Mullan & Dunlop 1573
Glenavy & District: (4/111) 1 st I. Gibb & Sons 1644; 2 nd I. Gibb & Sons 1590; 3 rd I. Gibb & Sons 1589; 4 th
I. Gibb & Sons 1525; 5 th I. Gibb & Sons 1508; 6 th I. Gibb & Sons 1495
Harmony H.P.S: (3/116) 1 st J. Turner 1685; 2 nd J. Turner 1681; 3 rd J. Turner 1604; 4 th J. Turner 1585; 5 th
J&V Abernethy 1581; 6 th J&V Abernethy 1560
Hillsborough & Maze: (7/317) 1 st J. Kelly & Sons 1657; 2 nd J. Kelly & Sons 1656; 3 rd J. Greenaway 1643;
4 th J. Greenaway 1641; 5 th J. Kelly & Sons 1640; 6 th Lavery Bros 1622
Lisburn & District: (8/243) 1 st R. Topping & Son 1633; 2 nd R. Topping & Son 1609; 3 rd R. Topping & Son
1587; 4 th R. Topping & Son 1585; 5 th Smyth & Adams 1578; 6 th Smyth & Adams 1560
South Belfast H.P.S: (4/108) 1 st T. McNally 1606; 2 nd M. Fleming 1577; 3 rd M. Fleming 1555; 4 th R.
Kenna 1546; 5 th M. Lavery 1507; 6 th M. Fleming 1497
Titanic H.P.S: D/S
Trinity R.P.C: (5/160) 1 st J&L Smyth 1652; 2 nd J&L Smyth 1652; 3 rd J&L Smyth 1650; 4 th P&K McCarthy
1637; 5 th J&L Smyth 1612; 6 th P&K McCarthy 1603

SECTION F REPORT
The Winner of Section F (53/1,543) from Roscrea was Gordon Bros & Sons of Cloughey H.P.S The
Gordons win their Club (178 Birds) And make it a third Section F Win from the first 3 youngbird races
claiming 1 st , 2 nd , 4 th , 5 th , 7 th , 9 th , 11 th , 12 th plus many more prizes in the Section result (1,543 Birds) and
overall in the NIPA Open had a super result in 21 st & 22 nd Open (14,578 Birds) This week’s Section F
Winning pigeon BELG25 4176068 Sire is a Grandson of Blizzard King Kittel v Dirk Van den Bulk 992
Lines. 2 nd Section F bird Sire is a Son of Blizzard King Kittel x Direct Pierre Beyl. 4 th Section Sire is a Son
of Kitano x Direct Pierre Beyl.
Many Congratulations to Section F Winners Gordon Bros & Sons and Big Congratulations to all Club
Winners.
Ards: (7/134) 1 st A. Mayne 1485; 2 nd J. Adair 1476; 3 rd J. Adair 1475; 4 th W. Leckey 1475; 5 th W. Leckey
1474; 6 th W. Leckey 1458
Annalong: (/) 1 st K. Rooney & Son 1584; 2 nd K. Rooney & Son 1547; 3 rd K. Rooney & Son 1530; 4 th K.
Rooney & Son 1520; 5 th K. Rooney & Son 1520; 6 th K. Rooney & Son 1491

Bangor R.P.C: (7/233) 1 st Lambert & Stewart 1581; 2 nd Lambert & Stewart 1576; 3 rd Lambert &
Stewart 1566; 4 th Lambert & Stewart 1553; 5 th M&K Browne 1526; Burgess & Brennan 1517
Cloughey H.P.S: (7/178) 1 st Gordon Bros & Sons 1659; 2 nd Gordon Bros & Sons 1659; 3 rd Gordon Bros
& Sons 1611; 4 th Gordon Bros & Sons 1594; 5 th Gordon Bros & Sons 1582; 6 th Gordon Bros & Sons
1576
Comber Central H.P.S: (3/76) 1 st W&L Robinson 1568; 2 nd G. Marshall 1566; 3 rd G. Marshall 1554; 4 th
G. Marshall 1553; 5 th G. Marshall 1476; 6 th G. Marshall 1467
Corrigs: D/S
Crossgar: (3/164) 1 st Adair & McCombs 1547; 2 nd Adair & McCombs 1520; 3 rd Adair & McCombs 1518;
4 th Adair & McCombs 1476; 5 th Adair & McCombs 1466; 6 th Adair & McCombs 1429
Downpatrick Premier: (10/344) 1 st T&G Black 1634; 2 nd T&G Black 1595; 3 rd T&G Black 1565; 4 th T&G
Black 1559; 5 th T&G Black 1556; 6 th Mrs E&N Wynn 1551
Killyleagh Central: (8/235) Gordon Bros & Sons 1616; 2 nd J. Hastings 1610; 3 rd Gordon Bros & Sons
1608; 4 th Gordon Bros & Sons 1581; 5 th Gordon Bros & Sons 1581; 6 th Gordon Bros & Sons 1551
Killyleagh & District: D/S
Kircubbin: D/S
Millisle & District H.P.S: (7/157) 1 st A&E Muckle 1514; 2 nd R. Strain & Son 1480; 3 rd M. Ferris &
Grandson 1462; 4 th R. Strain & Son 1455; 5 th R. Strain & Son 1454; 6 th R. Strain & Son 1454

SECTION G REPORT
The Winner of Section G (35/1,473) from Roscrea was G. McBride & Son of Drumnavady H.P.S. (See
Opening Report for more information) Gilbert and Wayne were top of the NIPA Open taking 1 st & 2 nd
Open (14,578 Birds) also replicating the same in the Section G positions from Roscrea (1,473 Birds)
Many Congratulations to Open & Section G Winner Gilbert McBride & Son and Big Congratulations
to all Club Winners.
Ballyholland: (9/489) 1 st C. O’Hare & Dtr 1628; 2 nd G. Murphy 1618; 3 rd O. Markey 1613; 4 th C. O’Hare
& Dtr 1612; 5 th C. O’Hare & Dtr 1611; 6 th C. O’Hare & Dtr 1610
Banbridge H.P.S: (7/169) 1 st R. Carson & Son 1611; 2 nd F. Simpson 1549; 3 rd F. Simpson 1548; 4 th E.
McAlinden 1543; 5 th F. Simpson 1518; 6 th E. McAlinden 1509
Drumnavady: (8/211) 1 st G. McBride & Son 1697; 2 nd G. McBride & Son 1695; 3 rd S. Ogle 1689; 4 th C&G
Quinn 1651; 5 th G. McBride & Son 1645; 6 th G&S McMullan 1637
Millvale: (2/89) 1 st N. Murtagh 1560; 2 nd N. Murtagh 1550; 3 rd N. Murtagh 1540; 4 th N. Murtagh 1520;
5 th N. Murtagh 1518; 6 th N. Murtagh 1512
Newry City: (4/155) 1 st Thompson & Lunn 1648; 2 nd Thompson & Lunn 1627; 3 rd Thompson & Lunn
1618; 4 th Thompson & Lunn 1591; 5 th Thompson & Lunn 1555; 6 th Thompson & Lunn 1555
Newry & District: (8/490) 1 st Mark Maguire & Son 1678; 2 nd Mark Maguire & Son 1641; 3 rd J F McCabe
& Son 1640; 4 th G. McLoughlin & Son 1629; 5 th John J McCabe 1623; 6 th G. McLoughlin & Son 1618

Next time round the NIPA are scheduled to be in Cloughmartin progressing further down the
country.
Could all club representatives/race secretaries within my covered Sections of C, D, F & G contact
myself to be included in my weekly NIPA Race Reports. Sending Club , Section & Open Winners
Photographs, with the Winning Pigeons Info.
Yours in Sport , Jordan Hughes

JORDAN HUGHES
‘JOURNEYS END’
N.I.P.A PRESS OFFICER

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