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AN TAOISEACH MICHEÁL Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris have paid tribute to jockey Michael O’Sullivan, who died as a result of the injuries he suffered in a fall at Thurles on 6 February.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board announced his death this morning.

The 24-year-old was riding Wee Charlie for trainer Gerard O’Leary and was one of three fallers at the final fence in the two-mile Racing Again February 20th Handicap Chase.

The rest of the meeting was abandoned as the air ambulance arrived to take O’Sullivan to hospital, and it was later confirmed that he was being treated in the intensive care unit at Cork University Hospital, where he had remained since.

In a post on X, Micheal Martin said: “Deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of jockey Michael O’Sullivan. A talented rider who inspired many.

“My sincere sympathies go to Michael’s family, his friends and colleagues …

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