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Im at work!! Nothing done to birds this morning, weather is crap. Heavy rain earlier drizzle now. Looks like lunchtime before it clears.

The guy is Kevy Doherty and races in Fortfield club in the Ulster Fed. I have spoken to Peter Martin his good friend and offered my support and he said there will be somthing organised in about 1 months time. He is going to start again and this will not stop him. Knowing Peter well i am sure he will be at the fore of the organising and he will let me know when somthing is in place. I have Peters details if anyone requires them. Eamon.

the weather is to break around mid day and we should have enough time and clear skies for a lib. It will be windy though. Alot of birds missing in the NIPA also last week, especially the Derry lads they got a right hammering.

Yes, birds go tonight

I will be in HQ at the weekend with our result. I will ask the question about comeback races, how many and where from. I will update this on Monday morning. P.S Good Luck tomorrow. SL

I also have a few later ones that will need a race. I think they may have one shorter than Fermoy (with a bit of luck)

Well done, i was 6 sec behind the winner in the first Galway hot spot although finished 33rd like you it has done the business for me. Good luck with the rest of the races. SL

Thanks, getting back to the thread, do you think the NIPA will "Double Up" races to try and make up the lost racepoints? I think they will try some comeback races as they will want the money

Good to know something like that and when i talk to him i will ask him about his past racing experience. I am not saying its not true but if you look at the ring list there are alot of TOP fanciers have birds there, only a thought.

My first year sending so i dont really know anything about them so cannot comment. I do hope they get a good race though and the birds get a fair chance. Think of the pigeon house you could buy with 50k

Sunday does look better. The Fed are marking tonight also so they must think it is possible. Hope Sunday is good as it says as i have 2 birds in Galway

They are probably jumping races as they know Talbenny is only 3 weeks away and they need the birds to get a bit of distance. Only my opinion. SL Just checked the forcast and a lib looks possible tomorrow pm although very windy.

Thanks for all the help guys, i have sent a few PMs so i live in hope of getting a pair from somewhere. A few of the contacts are now gone but i still have a couple of leads. Thanks again. SL

Had plenty of strays in on Sat but none IHU s. Will keep an eye out though and if i do i will get them down to you.

32/34 although birds were very well broken up as some local clubs had over 100 yds between 1st and 2nd pigeons. Generally most are 1 - 2 still out. Alot of birds coming back out of the North after 3.30pm so there must have been alot of birds shot over.

Hot spot 2 won by Cartel Syn - 11 birds home after 5 hours. 110 miles.

Been 25 miles - Lib 6am home at 6.27. Beautiful morning in N Ireland some low mist but generally good.

Who / Where you racing?

Personally i would split as i would not expect Ybs to do both, maybe old birds would be ok. What happens if you get a bad one on Wed - Saturdays race is over before it starts. As another post says - Im sure you will make the right decision. Good Luck. SL

Split your team.

Mick, you keep doing what you do, no harm in it. By the way pm me your lads address again, i have some old rings for him, NU 72, 75, 89, and also some Polish rings with ring cards. SL

Beautiful set up your dad has, yours is very nice also. Good luck.

Been knocking about for a week, i now have him in a pen. Cracking condition. Any ideas? Possibly an NRCC bird?

Section E Lib Rosscrea 11.15 - i got 29/29 same for 90% of club 100% returns - LUCKY!

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