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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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heartbreaking .............thoughts for all his loved ones .....
It's so, so sad. He was very young, with a life ahead of him. Rest In Peace Mr O'Sullivan!
from my family to the whole of the osullivn family and beyond ....our deepest condolances xx
A token gesture perhaps but hardly a mark of respect from the sport that killed him.
God bless the poor young lad and his family 
As paulo says thanks for the organ donation
As paulo says thanks for the organ donation
Rip, condolences to his family and friends to be taken from them at such a young age must be devastating.
Absolutely heartbreaking news, he was a wonderfully talented young fellow. RIP Michael.
Brilliant jockey for his age. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
totally heartbreaking news awful
thoughts go to all his loved ones
thoughts go to all his loved ones
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.
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.
Thats very sad news and a reminder how dangerous this sport can be in the blink of eye
RIP Michael
RIP Michael
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.
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.
My deepest sympathy to all Michaels' family and friends. RIP.
Awful news. Best wishes to his family and friends.
RIHP Michael,thoughts and prayers with his family at this horrible time.
So,so sad, taken far to early, thoughts and prayers to the family
Really sad news! The poster Nocturnal spotted him and tipped me off about how talented he was. I'm sure he won't mind me posting part of the message I sent him discussing Michael
From Whippin Piccadilly on Mar 16, 03:37PM:
Good day Steve,
I hope you're knocking in the winners? I see the young lad you gave a mention who rode Marine National also got that Elliot horse you mentioned home too. I thought he outrode Townsend in the Supreme. He looks a real find. One of the new boys put up his other winner up at a big price. So we've all become big fans of the kid :)
A very sad day
From Whippin Piccadilly on Mar 16, 03:37PM:
Good day Steve,
I hope you're knocking in the winners? I see the young lad you gave a mention who rode Marine National also got that Elliot horse you mentioned home too. I thought he outrode Townsend in the Supreme. He looks a real find. One of the new boys put up his other winner up at a big price. So we've all become big fans of the kid :)
A very sad day
His patience in that Supreme marked him as a top rider imho,what a huge loss to all.
Terrible news struck down in the absolute prime of his life....So sad.
Awful news.
RIP.
Thoughts with his family and close friends.
RIP.
Thoughts with his family and close friends.
Gutted to hear this. Thoughts to family and friends, taken far too early.
Lovely words written about him today as a man as well as a jockey,very sad. RIP.
Terrible news to hear. Brave young man taken at such an early age. Thoughts and prayers with his family.
RIP Michael.
RIP Michael.
A fitting tribute, the Michael O'Sullivan Supreme Novice Hurdle.
It is indeed. A minutes silence when the jockeys come out to get mounted would also be appropriate.
Regards
Forty
Regards
Forty
Thanks ashleigh , nice touch
The opening race of this year's Cheltenham Festival has been renamed in honour of Michael O'Sullivan's after the young jockey's tragic death this month.
The Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle will be the curtain-raiser to the opening day of the Festival on Tuesday, 11 March.
The opening race of this year's Cheltenham Festival has been renamed in honour of Michael O'Sullivan's after the young jockey's tragic death this month.
The Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle will be the curtain-raiser to the opening day of the Festival on Tuesday, 11 March.
Perfect choice when considering he won the race on Marine Nationale.
I dont believe in gods, any gods, (all cults), but today, something was looking down on Cheltenham.
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