A man who made a very big contribution, not just to cycling but also to public life; working for years on the Titanic Quarter, setting up the club he remained a member of, organising charity cycling events and working on the Giro's visit to Ireland. Philip Corr will be very sadly missed.
A man who was well known in cycling circles and in the life of Belfast City, Philip Corr has sadly passed away after a club ride.
Philip was out yesterday morning with his Titanic Quarter Cycling Club. He turned off and headed for the direction of home in Belfast when he died.
The exact circumstances of Philip’s very sad passing were not immediately clear.
However, his club has confirmed his untimely passing, expressing its shock that it had lost such a vibrant member.
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“It is with great sadness and regret that the committee has to inform you of the passing of Philip Corr while he cycled home towards Belfast,” it said of his death yesterday morning.
“Philip had cycled out with team mates to Castlewellan and was returning by himself. Details are unclear at present and we will keep you informed.
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“Philip has been with the club from the outset; being one of the founding members, and guiding the development of the club over its first three years as chairman.
“The club would not be what it is today but for the dedication and vision of Philip.
“TQCC’s committee send their, and the club’s, deepest condolences and sympathies to Philip’s wife, children and whole family circle.”
Aside from cycling, Philip Corr was very well known in business circles as he worked as project manager with the Titanic Quarter; the region of the city that has been developed so successfully in recent years.
He continued to work in that capacity, as project manager, after first taking up that post almost 12 years ago.
Philip was also one of the key figures in the Giro d’Italia starting in Ireland, based mainly in Belfast, five years ago.
He represented Belfast and the Titanic Quarter on the main race committee and sub groups established for the visit of the race to the city.
Indeed, the Titanic Quarter Cycling Club was a legacy of the Giro’s visit. And not only had Philip Corr been a founder member, he had stayed involved long after the bright lights of the glamorous Giro start had moved on.
He also worked organising the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children sportives; something he did in a volunteer capacity.
Stickybottle would like to extend our sincere condolences to Philip’s family and many friends.
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