The reconvened AGM took place in the Ballymena & District clubrooms on Wednesday 16th April starting at 7.30pm. The meeting had been arranged for the usual date for a Wednesday in Mid-March with members informed and all clubs represented. It was one of the quickest meetings of Mi Antrim that I had ever attended with the whole agenda completed in a short time. when Chairman Robin Service heard there might be an objection from a non-member in that the AGM was not called properly he immediately ruled the meeting out of order and set a resumed date of 16th April.
We had a big turnout at the re-arranged meeting with the majority of clubs present and an apology from Randalstown who had mixed up the time of KO. Chairman Robin Service opened the meeting and firstly apologized to the members for having to call them back to conduct an AGM. Business was again conducted very quicky starting with the reading of the previous AGM Minutes which were accepted. The Accounts update after collection of fees at the first AGM and paid membership fees was as follows. At 11/03/24 £ 288.83 and 11/04/25 £249.23.
William McManus was then invited to conduct election of officials for 2025 and all those holding office were returned en-bloc as. President Danny Dixon (Rasharkin & Dist), Chairman Robin Service (Ballymena & District), Secretary Willie Reynolds (Ballymena & District), Press Officer Mervyn Eagleson (Ballymena & Distric
t).
Robin Service returned to the chair and put forward the one resolution proposed by Ballymena & District and needing confirmed on a vote.
“We propose that any new member applying to join the Mid Antrim Combine be vetted by the Delegates of the existing member clubs to have a Ballymena Address, and are not permitted to double duplicate to compete”. Passed infamously on a vote.
The annual presentation will again be held in conjunction with Rasharkin & District with various diplomas distributed and cups and trophies retained after photos. An effort will be put in to have a good attendance of winners and officials.
Under Ano Other Business it was agreed the MAC would comply with RPRA Rules, the AGM Notice will be published following the Blackpool Show in January and a reminder sent to all clubs in early March for the usual date. Chairman closed the meeting at 7.45pm and wished everyone a successful season.
NIPA race programme 2025 -
OLD BIRDS:
19/4/25 Kilbeggan
26/4/25 Roscrea
3/5/25 Cloughmartin
10/5/25 Fermoy
17/5/25 Grenagh (6039)
24/5/25 Dunmanway OB Inland Nat
24/5/25 Kinsale (6040)
31/5/25 Dale
7/6/25 Dale
7/6/25 Fermoy 5 Bird
14/6/25 Bude
14/6/25 Dunmanway Yearling Nat
21/6/25 Penzance & Classic
21/6/25 Cloughmartin
27/6/25 St Malo/ Plougastel
YOUNG BIRDS:
19/7/25 Kilbeggan
26/7/25 Kilbeggan
2/8/25 Roscrea
9/8/25 Cloughmartin
16/8/25 Fermoy
23/8/25 Kinsale & 5 Bird
30/8/25 Dale YB Nat
30/8/25 Roscrea
6/9/25 Grenagh
13/9/25 Dunmanway YB National.
It looks like we will not be able to liberate pigeons in Kinsale, its less than 10 miles directly south of the Cork International runway. Changes will be announced later. Ref Princess May Lib site at Penzance I am forwarding you all this email received today from Penzance Council. It is self-explanatory no release at Princess May this year maybe next year. However we have been expecting this and have already rebooked with the Rpra a new site for us in Penzance the code is 4251, everything is good to go at Penzance please inform your club`s to apply for distances immediately. I would like to thank the Rpra for their assistance. Regards Fred Russell CEO of the NIPA.
Get your results and info plus any photos to the various PO’s ASAP after the race. Full results next week.
The Chairman of Mid Antrim Combine the late Robert Service (r) previously of Harryviille HPS and the current Chairman Robin Service of Ballymena & District.