Funeral details announced for motorcycle racer who died following accident at Tandragee 100
Funeral details have been announced for Cork rider James Walsh who died in hospital on Friday having been transferred onsite following an accident at the Tandragee 100 motorcycle race in Co Armagh last weekend.
Walsh of Coolvallanane Beg, Kinsale; Skibbereen, Co Cork and Douglas, Cork city died at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.
He crashed in the Senior Support race last Saturday, June 27th, and was taken to hospital by air ambulance.
He had won the Junior Support race just hours before his accident. Organ donation followed his death.
The North Armagh Motorcycle and Car Club (Tarmac Section Ltd) which organises the event described Walsh as a “truly valued member” of their racing community.
They offered their sympathy to his family whilst thanking the Motorcycle Union of Ireland, Ulster Centre Medical Team, the air ambulance crew and the medical staff who “fought so hard to save him.”
The West Cork Motorcycle Club said that Walsh was much admired for his skill and...
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