Races will take place from mid-June onwards.

The 32 Counties International Pigeon Racing was formed in 2020. The organisation covers the whole of the island of Ireland. The aim of this group is to foster, encourage and grow International Pigeon Racing on the island of Ireland for all comers who wish to take part.

The bi-weekly races from 2022 will take place across the UK and into mainland Europe eventually out to Eastern Germany or Poland. Through this it is the aim of the organisation to encourage and foster Long and Extreme Distance pigeon Racing into Ireland with a view for participants to compete within the International Competition. Birds will be convoyed from designated points around the Provinces (see General Participation Rules).

To Promote and support ALL Irish Fanciers wishing to send to continental and International races with 32 Counties International Pigeon Racing. Creating more opportunities for additional races from Mainland Europe added to what is provided by the all of the existing Irish Pigeon Racing Organisations.

To provide independent training races where feasible over land within Ireland for Fanciers wishing to take part. To provide independent Uk and Contenental Racing when numbers dictate that it this is feasible.

An ALL of Island result will be used provided for all participants taking part. This will provide and all Island Inclusive Result for those taking part.

From the start International Competition with the Federation Colombophile Internationale (FCI) will be the end goal of the 32 Counties International Pigeon Racing. The intention is that in time all Irish Fanciers, competing in arguably the toughest terrain in any racing program the world over, to take their place against European International Competition.

There will be no birdage limit on any of the racing provided. Fanciers are permitted to send a minimum of 1 Pigeon to take part to an unlimited number as they wish. The cost of sending per pigeon is as per conditions laid out in the General Participation Rules.

The fees for taking part with the 32 Counties International Pigeon Racing events is €100 per individual or partnership. This will cover a minimum of 4 races per year. As the numbers participating in the 32 Counties International Pigeon Racing grow so will the number of continental and thereafter International Races be facilitated for.

3 Old Bird Races

Entry per loft is €100 to take part in all racing.

Proposed Race dates Wed 25 th May, Wed 1 st June, Wed 8 Th June

Race 1 Birdage €3.00 per bird. (80% to be the Prize Fund)

Race 2: Birdage €3.00 per bird. (80% to be the Prize Fund)

Race 3: Birdage €3.00 per bird. (80% to be added to final €10,000 Prize Fund)

Nom Bird per race €10 (Optional)

€10,000 prize fund on Final Race contingent on minimum of 300 participant. (For every 150 extra participant lofts the Prize Fund goes up €5000)

All participants must be a member of the RPRA. New members for RPRA are €20, renewals €15 and this can be done through 32 CIPR.

Overall prizes fund to be divided on a % birdage sent on a provincial basis (Ulster, Munster, Leinster,Connacht) on percentage send. From that province in the form of 1st 50%, 2nd 30%, 3rd 20%.

32 Counties is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This notice explains how we use the personal information of participants, either past or present, to comply with the law on Data Protection

▪For participants we will only use the personal information that you have supplied us with, - (either as an individual or as a partnership) - to enable you to participate in the race program, or any other racing-pigeon related activity the organisation may from time to time organise, (e.g. On-Line Auctions), and for the organisation to provide you with any requisite information as per the domestic rules of the organisation.

▪Personal information will include details such as: - name(s), title, postal address, telephone numbers including mobiles if applicable, loft locations, payment history and bank account details.

▪Information collected will not be shared in any way with any organisation, other than as detailed above, unless you give express permission to publicise your achievements, and we promise to keep your details confidential, safe and secure.

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Race results containing the details of members and their approximate geographical locations and positions, will be advertised in the UK Fancy Press; on the organisations web site and social media outlets, and potentially other web sites world-wide, along with hard copy publications in other Countries.

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) May 2018 – Compliance

The information we collect includes: - Names, Addresses, Contact details such as phone numbers and ‘e’-mail addresses, Bank Accounts, Latitude & Longitude coordinates. All details held on our computers are password protected, and the software has up to date anti- virus protection. Regular ‘Back-Ups’ are taken and may be stored on memory sticks, or cloud based storage. Any paper files that hold personal information are kept securely when not in use.

Personal data is kept on computer for as long as needed to fulfil historical record of current or past membership, or for any potential credit or suspension history.

We collect your personal data with your consent in order to provide you with access to a fully functioning racing pigeon organisation. Other service providers to the 32Counties International Pigeon Racing organisation will have access to your personal information such as our software provider; web site master or press and handbook printers.

You may withdraw this consent at any time, following the opt-out process, but in doing so the organisation would then be unable to calculate any race statistics.

€10,000 prize fund on Final Race contingent on minimum of 300 participant. (For every 150 extra participant lofts the Prize Fund goes up €5000)

All participants must be a member of the RPRA. New members for RPRA are €20, renewals €15 and this can be done through 32 CIPR.

Overall prizes fund to be divided on a % birdage sent on a provincial basis (Ulster, Munster, Leinster,Connacht) on percentage send. From that province in the form of 1st 50%, 2nd 30%, 3rd 20%.

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If a Data Breach is Suffered

A personal data breach means a breach of security leading to the complete destruction, loss, unauthorised access or disclosure of personal data.

Any personal data breach must be reported to the organisations Directors and they will investigate if the data breach was likely to result in a risk to the individual(s).

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Access to Personal Data

If a club member (past or present) wishes to have access or knowledge concerning any personal data that is held on them, they need to apply in writing to an officer of the organisation, whose details can be found on the 32 Counties International Pigeon Racing web site.

Steps must be taken to confirm the identity of the individual before supplying the requested information, which will require both photographic identification, and proof of address.

Changes requested by the individual such as “right to be forgotten” (removal) must be actioned as soon as possible.

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Data Changes

It is important that the information members have provided is kept up-to-date and accurate. You should let the organisation know as soon as possible if anything changes, such as telephone or ‘e’-mail addresses.

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