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The Irish point-to-point community is mourning the sudden passing of Mikey O’Connor, one of the sport’s most respected riders.
Mikey O’Connor passes away aged 44
The sudden death of Mikey O'Connor has sent shockwaves through the point-to-point and wider racing circle.
The 44-year-old took ill while working at his yard yesterday evening and subsequently passed away.
One of the most senior and well-respected jockeys on the point-to-point scene, he amassed 429 winners over the course of a 26-year career, with his first success coming on Glitter Girl at Kilworth in February of 1999.
The Charleville native partnered four winners last season and reached a total of 87 on the racecourse proper
Mikey O’Connor passes away aged 44
The sudden death of Mikey O'Connor has sent shockwaves through the point-to-point and wider racing circle.
The 44-year-old took ill while working at his yard yesterday evening and subsequently passed away.
One of the most senior and well-respected jockeys on the point-to-point scene, he amassed 429 winners over the course of a 26-year career, with his first success coming on Glitter Girl at Kilworth in February of 1999.
The Charleville native partnered four winners last season and reached a total of 87 on the racecourse proper
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Very sad, great rider on the Point to Point circuit for years, RIP Mickey
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Too young to die at just 44 yo, just goes to show you never really know when your time is up, RIP.
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