Cup number 36. B. FLETCHER & SON CUP FOR SKIBBEREEN INLAND NATIONAL WON BY R WILLIAMSON NEWRY & DIST.. VELOCITY 1509
Monthly Archives: October 2020
R.P.R.A. press release 27th October 2020.
There is information circulating on social media regarding EU regulation 2016/429. This regulation that is relevant to the transport of animals has been in force since 2016. However, the concerns raised in the posts relate to supplementary requirements EU regulation 2020/688 that comes into force in 2021 – In particular the interpretation that the relevant article requiring animals to be ‘quarantined’ for 21 days after attending sporting events in other EU countries.
In the case of pigeon racing this would mean quarantined within the loft. This is obviously unworkable and would be detrimental to pigeon racing all over Europe. The RPRA has already approached DEFRA and the APHA to seek clarification. In addition other European racing organisation have contacted their Government departments.
This issue has also been raised with the FCI. The EU has a long history of recognising pigeon racing as a historic and cultural activity that requires a different approach to transportation, disease control and animal transport in general. We are positive that any issue that may result from the new regulation will be clarified as soon as possible and discussions opened; in order to reach a position that facilitates our requirements as a cultural activity.
Ian Evans CEO
Fermoy Y. B. Five bird race Frazers Animal Feeds Sponsorship 2020.
N.I.P.A. Trophy winners 2020 season.
Champion Old & Young birds 2020.
2020 Award Winners.
2020 season Awards final request today is the closing date 17th October.
The following claims are the best I have received up to midday Saturday
OLD BIRD CHANNEL SECTION FANCIER OF THE YEAR 2020
SECT A R COREY COALISLAND VEL 1319.055 SECT B S MURPHY MUCKAMORE VEL 1303.265 SECT C D & J CAMPBELL EASTWAY VEL 1326.284 SECT D J GREENAWAY HILLS & MAZE VEL 1324.61 SECT E NO CLAIM RECEIVED SECT F McCARTAN & WOODSIDES KILLYLEAGH & DIST VEL 1252.642 SECT G NO CLAIM RECEIVED SECT H NO CLAIM RECEIVED
OLD BIRD INLAND SECTION FANCIER OF THE YEAR 2020
SECTION A D CAROLAN COALISLAND VEL 1396 SECTION B S & N MAGINTY MUCKAMORE VEL 1423 SECTION C G & M ATCHESON LIGONIEL VEL 1501 SECTION D P & J BOAL DROMORE VEL 1506 SECTION E NO CLAIM RECEIVED SECTION F NO CLAIM RECEIVED SECTION G NO CLAIM RECEIVED SECTION H E McGETTIGAN STRABANE VEL 1241
YOUNG BIRD SECTION FANCIER OF THE YEAR 2020
SECTION A G & S SMITH COOKSTOWN VEL 1338 SECTION B S THOMPSON CRUMLIN VEL 1357 SECTION C McMURRAY & ANDERSON LIGONIEL VEL 1412 SECTION D J GREENAWAY HILLS & MAZE VEL 1384 SECTION E E & M CURRAN ARMAGH VEL 1381 SECTION F McCOMB BROS KILLYLEAGH CENTRAL VEL 1319 SECTION G SANDS & RICE BALLYHOLLAND VEL 1419 SECTION H S EGLINGTON COOKSTOWN VEL 1213
CHAMPION OLD AND YOUNG BIRD WILL BE SENT OUT TO MORROW MORNING TO BE JUDGED.
ANY FURTHER CLAIMS OR OBJECIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY TO DAY.
NO CLAIMS WILL BE ACCEPTED TO MORROW SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER
ALL OUTSTANDING CUPS NOT YET RETURNED MUST BE IMMEDIATLEY
REGARDS Fred Russell Secretary N.I.P.A.
PS. A FULL LIST OF THE CONFIRMED WINNERS WILL BE POSTED ON SITE TO MORROW SUNDAY 18th OCTOBER.
2020 season Awards closing date 17th October.
OLD BIRD CHANNEL SECTION FANCIER OF THE YEAR 2020
NO CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM SECTION E OR SECTION G
OLD BIRD INLAND SECTION FANCIER OF THE YEAR 2020
NO CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM SECTION E SECTION G SECTION H
YOUNG BIRD SECTION FANCIER OF THE YEAR 2020
CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM ALL SECTIONS
N.I.P.A. CHAMPION OLD BIRD 2020
NO CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM SECTIONS A SECTION B SECTION E SECTION G
N.I.P.A. CHAMPION YOUNG BIRD 2020
NO CLAIMS RECEIVED FROM SECTION C SECTION E
Regards Fred Russell N.I.P.A. secretary.