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Skerries Road Race Called Off After Rider Is Killed During a Race
Officials halted racing after a man in his 50s died in a single-bike collision, and forensic investigators are examining the scene.
- On Sunday, the Skerries 100 race in Co Dublin was abandoned after a rider in his 50s died in a single-motorcycle collision at Duke's Bend, Baldongan, during the Junior Support race.
- The Skerries 100 returned this year after a four-year hiatus linked to rising insurance costs, marking its first fatality since Antrim rider William Dunlop died in 2018.
- This incident marks the third death at an Irish motorcycle race this year, following Cork rider James Walsh's fatal crash at the Tandragee 100 in Co Armagh last Friday.
- Gardaí and Forensic Collision Investigators are examining the scene, while the Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club stated it 'regrets to announce a competitor has sadly passed away.'
- Motorcycling Ireland asked the public to 'refrain from speculation' and respect the rider's family until officials provide updates once next of kin has been informed.
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