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MICHAEL O’Sullivan, the 25-year-old National Hunt jockey, has died.
The heartbreaking news arrived at 7am on Sunday through a statement issued on behalf of the O'Sullivan family by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board.
His untimely death follows a tragic last-fence fall at Thurles Racecourse on Thursday, February 6th. The incident led to O’Sullivan being airlifted to Cork University Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Dr Jennifer Pugh, chief medical officer of the IHRB, said: “Michael sadly passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family in Cork University Hospital. We extend our appreciation to the multidisciplinary teams who provided the best of medical care to Michael, both on the racecourse and in Cork University Hospital.
"Michael’s family took the decision to donate his organs at this incredibly difficult time, but in doing so made a choice that will make a real difference to the lives of other patients and their families.
“I have had the privilege of knowing Michael through his amateur and professional career and his dedication, modesty and kind nature always made him a pleasure to be around. Michael’s success and his humility will have inspired many and I share the feeling of loss today with all those who knew him.
"Michael’s family would like to reiterate their gratefulness for all the support they have received in the last couple of days and express their appreciation to the local community and racing family. The O’Sullivan family have asked for privacy at this time.”
As a mark of respect to Michael, the fixture at Punchestown today and the point-to-point fixtures Avondu (F) Knockanard, North Tipperary (F) Nenagh and Bray (H) Tinahely have all been cancelled.
The heartbreaking news arrived at 7am on Sunday through a statement issued on behalf of the O'Sullivan family by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board.
His untimely death follows a tragic last-fence fall at Thurles Racecourse on Thursday, February 6th. The incident led to O’Sullivan being airlifted to Cork University Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Dr Jennifer Pugh, chief medical officer of the IHRB, said: “Michael sadly passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family in Cork University Hospital. We extend our appreciation to the multidisciplinary teams who provided the best of medical care to Michael, both on the racecourse and in Cork University Hospital.
"Michael’s family took the decision to donate his organs at this incredibly difficult time, but in doing so made a choice that will make a real difference to the lives of other patients and their families.
“I have had the privilege of knowing Michael through his amateur and professional career and his dedication, modesty and kind nature always made him a pleasure to be around. Michael’s success and his humility will have inspired many and I share the feeling of loss today with all those who knew him.
"Michael’s family would like to reiterate their gratefulness for all the support they have received in the last couple of days and express their appreciation to the local community and racing family. The O’Sullivan family have asked for privacy at this time.”
As a mark of respect to Michael, the fixture at Punchestown today and the point-to-point fixtures Avondu (F) Knockanard, North Tipperary (F) Nenagh and Bray (H) Tinahely have all been cancelled.
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Very sad news, taken away at such a young age. RIP.
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RIP so sad.
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RIP. Such a sad day.
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Tragic.
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Desperately sad news. RIP.
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RIP
Very sad news, thoughts with the family |
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heartbreaking .............thoughts for all his loved ones .....
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It's so, so sad. He was very young, with a life ahead of him. Rest In Peace Mr O'Sullivan!
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R.I.P. Michael.
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god bless
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sad sad news rip Michael !
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RIP
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So sad
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RIP xxx and thanks for doing organ donation xx
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from my family to the whole of the osullivn family and beyond ....our deepest condolances xx
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Rip. Punchestown cancelled as a mark of respect.
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A token gesture perhaps but hardly a mark of respect from the sport that killed him.
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God bless the poor young lad and his family
As paulo says thanks for the organ donation |
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Shocking. Hard to believe. RIP Michael.
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RIP, so sad news.
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Heartbreaking news ... RIP Michael
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RIP, very sad such a talented young man.
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terrible news.
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Rip, condolences to his family and friends to be taken from them at such a young age must be devastating.
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Absolutely heartbreaking news, he was a wonderfully talented young fellow. RIP Michael.
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Brilliant jockey for his age. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
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totally heartbreaking news awful
 thoughts go to all his loved ones |
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very sad news.
I was shocked when i switched on the tv and the first thing i saw was a picture of Michael. I suspected what had happened. Best wishes to all who knew him and his family. |
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RIP Michael
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Dreadful
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Thats very sad news and a reminder how dangerous this sport can be in the blink of eye
RIP Michael |
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That's awful news and so young, just at the beginning of a potentially wonderful career. So very sad to read this, sincere condolences to his loved ones, RIP Michael.
Sadly and inevitably as long as people want to ride horses there will always be tragic accidents whether in a race or in a field or on a road. |
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Very sad
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bad day this RIP
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My deepest sympathy to all Michaels' family and friends. RIP.
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poor Kid RIP Michael
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Awful news. Best wishes to his family and friends.
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RIHP Michael,thoughts and prayers with his family at this horrible time.
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So,so sad, taken far to early, thoughts and prayers to the family
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