Irish jockey Michael O’Sullivan dies aged 24 after fall in Thurles last week

The Cork rider suffered fatal head injuries after a final-fence fall from Wee Charlie in a handicap chase at the Tipperary track on February 6 with the remainder of the card abandoned before he was later airlifted to Cork University Hospital.

O’Sullivan, who was set to turn to 25 next Friday, remained at CUH since then before sadly passing away in the early hours of this morning surrounded by his family.

“Michael sadly passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning surrounded by his loving family in Cork University Hospital,” Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) chief medical officer Jennifer Pugh said.

“We extend our appreciation to the multidisciplinary teams who provided the best of medical care to Michael, both on the racecourse and in Cork University Hospital.

“Michael’s family took the decision to donate his organs at this incredibly difficult time, but in doing so made a choice that will make a real difference to the lives of other patients and their families.

“I have…