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The 22-year-old motorcyclist, who died while taking part in a road race in Co Meath on Sunday, has been named.
Jack Oliver from Limavady, Co Derry, died while participating in the Kells Road Races.
The single vehicle crash happened at the closed racing circuit in Crossakiel, west of the town of Kells at about 1.30pm.
Mr Oliver was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was removed to Navan Hospital.
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Tributes have poured in for the talented young motorcyclist, who was well known in road racing circles. Many of the tributes, posted on social media, contained #232, which was Mr Oliver’s racing number.
In a Facebook post, Mr Oliver’s brother, Robbie, said his sibling died doing what he loved.
“As some may have heard our wee rocket has gained his angel wings at Kells road races doing what he loved best,” he said.
“I honestly have no words... ride high my brother I’ll always love you.”
Mr Oliver also said his mother and father should be given privacy at this sad time, and he requested no phone calls.
Mr Oliver’s girlfriend, Lucy Curran, paid tribute to her partner on Facebook. “Home is whenever I’m with you,” she said. “I love you more than you will ever know. My angel in the sky.”
MFL Plant Machinery, who sponsored Mr Oliver, also paid tribute. “Couldn’t believe it when I got the call, heartbroken to say the least.”
The company said they were honoured to have sponsored the young man. “So much talent, so much life left to live, and miles to cover always flat out. Rest easy Jack Oliver keep rubbing the elbow up there kid.”
The Supersport Race at the Crossakiel circuit was the first national motorcycle road race meeting in Ireland since 2019, with the last two years’ events being cancelled due to Covid.