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David Young

Jockey Michael O’Sullivan won the hearts of the Irish people, funeral hears

The coffin of Michael O’Sullivan is carried into St John the Baptist Church, Glantane. Jockey Michael O’Sullivan died as a result of the injuries he suffered in a fall at Thurles on February 6 at the age of 24. O’Sullivan started off his career on the point-to-point circuit and was crowned champion under-21 rider in 2019. Picture date: Wednesday February 19, 2025. - (PA Wire)

Jockey Michael O’Sullivan won the hearts of the Irish people, his funeral has heard.

The 24-year-old Cheltenham Festival-winning rider, from Co Cork, died in hospital on Sunday from injuries he suffered in a fall at Thurles Racecourse in Co Tipperary earlier in the month.

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