Morgan with Sean Kelly after the An Post Tour of the Burren 2011
It is with deep sadness that we bring to you news of the death of Morgan Sparrow, a member of the Dublin-based Usher Irish Road Club.
Morgan crashed and suffered head injuries at an inter club race on Thursday night. Tragically, he passed away in hospital this morning.
A statement from Usher IRC has been released to us expressing its sympathies to Morgan’s family and loved ones. The statement reads:
“On Thursday 3rd May at the Interclub League, one of the Usher Irish Road Club Members, Morgan Sparrow suffered a serious accident. He was transferred to Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown with serious head injuries.”
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“It is with deepest regret that Usher Irish Road Club announces that at 07:50hrs on Saturday May 5th Morgan Sparrow passed away peacefully at Connolly Hospital.”
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“A new member to the club, Morgan was making his return to Road Racing as an A4 having last competed at Junior Level over 20 years ago. He was one of five Usher Irish Road Club members who are also members of the Irish Air Corps, where he held the rank of Commandant and was Commanding Officer of 302 Squadron (Helicopters).”
“Usher Irish Road Club wish to extend their deepest sympathies to Morgan’s girlfriend, Ann and to all the Sparrow family at this very difficult time. Funeral arrangements are still to be confirmed and will be announced on www.irishroadclub.com shortly.”
On behalf of all at stickybottle, we’d like to offer our deep condolences to Morgan’s girlfriend Ann and to his family, club mates and Defences Forces colleagues at this very sad time.
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