The full result can now be viewed Gowran Park 7th May 2021 on the main page congratulations to G & A Campbell of Armagh on taking the 1st two positions in todays race which was kindly sponsored by Blue Devil Lofts

At a meeting with DEFRA today it was confirmed that the EU commission has agreed to provide a transitional period for the movement of racing pigeons into the EU for the purpose of racing. This transitional period will run until October 2021 after which time we will have to meet the requirements of the new Animal Health Requirements; unless derogations can be achieved. From recent communications with French Border Control Posts it is obvious that … Read More

(a) Electronic rings must be allocated tothe ring numbers of the member’s pigeons atLeast a day prior to the use of the ETS in racemarkingAllocation on marking nights will only bepermitted due to a defect or loss of anelectronic ring. If a pigeon is presented for race marking and the E.T.S. ring is missing or fails a replacement E.T.S. ring can be allocated providing the life ring is on the allocation list. Pigeons life rings … Read More

The race controller has stated that race marking will take place tomorrow as normal for a possible release in Roscrea on Saturday

It is with deep sadness that I in form you of the death of Sammy Thompson who passed away today after a short illness, a short time after the death of his wife Edith. Sammy was the current N.I.P.A. Patron and a life vice president. Sammy was for many years an R.P.R.A. Councillor travelling to England to represent the Irish Region. Sammy was also a former president and chairman of the Irish National Flying Club … Read More

We are sure that everyone is following the updates in relation to Covid 19 and Avian Influenza restrictions to try and get an indication as to when pigeon racing may commence. The devolved Governments provided an update last week and now that the Prime Minister has provided his initial road map out of lockdown we thought it we be the right time to provide an update in relation to the commencement of Racing and Training. … Read More

Any fancier or club wishing to return any Unikon Systems or Clocks for repair must now email Unikon for a returns number. Also please note due Covid 19 repairs are taking longer than usual. Their e mail address is  support@unikon.co.uk Fred Russell N.I.P.A. Secretary 19th February 2021.

Hi EveryoneThis is the latest information I have received from the dept it contains some good news for pigeon fanciers, unfortunately not so good for racing at present, hopefully this will change if no further outbreaks of Avian are confirmedRegardsFred As you will be aware there is an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in place across Northern Ireland – further information is available here. In addition two commercial poultry holdings have been confirmed as highly pathogenic … Read More

The proposed programme is subject to change at anytime. OLD BIRDS SATURDAY        10TH   APRIL    2021        MULLINGAR SATURDAY        17TH   APRIL    2021        TULLAMORE SATURDAY        24TH   APRIL    2021        ROSCREA SATURDAY        01ST    MAY     2021        GOWRAN PARK SATURDAY        08TH    MAY    2021         FERMOY SATURDAY        15TH    MAY     2021       CASTLETOWN SATURDAY        22ND   MAY     2021         BARLEYCOVE INLAND NATIONAL SATURDAY        22ND   MAY     2021         FERMOY SATURDAY        29TH    MAY     2021         TALBENNY SATURDAY        05TH    JUNE     2021        TALBENNY SATURDAY        05TH    JUNE     2021        FERMOY OB 5 BIRD DUPLICATING SATURDAY        12TH    JUNE     2021        BUDE SATURDAY        12TH    JUNE     2021        SKIBBEREEN   … Read More

I hope you are all keeping safe and well.I must bring the following to your attention  regarding the importation of racing pigeons into Northern IrelandThere is strong evidence that pigeons are being imported into Northern Ireland  without the proper paper work. This must stop immediately, if you are found out by the Department  and reported to us we will have no choice but to deal with you . I have no doubt the Department is … Read More