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Rider killed at Tandragee motorbike races | Rider killed at Tandragee motorbike races |
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A motorcyclist has been killed at the Tandragee road races in County Armagh. | A motorcyclist has been killed at the Tandragee road races in County Armagh. |
Noel Murphy, from Lusk in County Dublin, died on the Cooley Hill Road at the Tandragee 100 on Saturday. He was in his late 20s. | Noel Murphy, from Lusk in County Dublin, died on the Cooley Hill Road at the Tandragee 100 on Saturday. He was in his late 20s. |
It is understood there were no other riders involved in the incident. | It is understood there were no other riders involved in the incident. |
Racing was suspended for a period of time, but resumed following a request from Mr Murphy's father who was at the event. | Racing was suspended for a period of time, but resumed following a request from Mr Murphy's father who was at the event. |
In May 2008, one of Ireland's top road racers, Martin Finnegan, died in an accident at the Tandragee 100. | In May 2008, one of Ireland's top road racers, Martin Finnegan, died in an accident at the Tandragee 100. |
He was from the same village as Mr Murphy. | He was from the same village as Mr Murphy. |