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07 Apr 12
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By Colm Kelpie irishindependent.ie
Saturday April 07 2012
TRIBUTES were paid last night to a father of four young children who died following an accident involving a horse.
Edward Butler, from Athgarvan Heights, Newbridge, Co Kildare, was killed in the accident on Wednesday. The circumstances surrounding the tragedy are unclear but Mr Butler may have suffered a fall while breaking in the young horse.
He was the father of two boys and two girls, with the eldest a young teenager. Friends last night spoke of a popular man who was respected within racing circles.
Evan Arkwright, commercial manager with the Curragh Racecourse, said: "He was a very nice man. His family was very well respected in the racing community. It is tragic."
Mr Butler had joined the Army as a cadet, and rose up through the ranks before leaving. It is understood he had been working breaking in young horses. His brother Gerard is a well-known trainer in the UK.
Paul Hensey, Curragh general manager, said Mr Butler was a "great character".
"He was very well known -- you couldn't but like him."
Mr Butler's funeral is due to take place on Monday morning at Dominican College Church in Newbridge.
- Colm Kelpie
Saturday April 07 2012
TRIBUTES were paid last night to a father of four young children who died following an accident involving a horse.
Edward Butler, from Athgarvan Heights, Newbridge, Co Kildare, was killed in the accident on Wednesday. The circumstances surrounding the tragedy are unclear but Mr Butler may have suffered a fall while breaking in the young horse.
He was the father of two boys and two girls, with the eldest a young teenager. Friends last night spoke of a popular man who was respected within racing circles.
Evan Arkwright, commercial manager with the Curragh Racecourse, said: "He was a very nice man. His family was very well respected in the racing community. It is tragic."
Mr Butler had joined the Army as a cadet, and rose up through the ranks before leaving. It is understood he had been working breaking in young horses. His brother Gerard is a well-known trainer in the UK.
Paul Hensey, Curragh general manager, said Mr Butler was a "great character".
"He was very well known -- you couldn't but like him."
Mr Butler's funeral is due to take place on Monday morning at Dominican College Church in Newbridge.
- Colm Kelpie
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Leave AD alone, best poster on here.
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They should rename him.....the grim reaper.....
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You should be banned for posting that on a thread like this.
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Heartbreaking news. So sad for his young family. Stable staff have a very dangerous job which most of us take for granted. Is there any other job which is more dangerous?
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Nice piece in field today. Awful news!
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Terrible. Thoughts are with family and friends of Edward.
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