An apprentice jockey has died following an accident in Co Carlow.
Ronan Lawlor, 21, died after an accident while he was training with horses this lunchtime in the Leighlinbridge area. Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority are investigating reports RTE.
Trainer Pat Fahy described the incident as 'devastating'. 'The horse just took off the gallop with him,' Mr Fahy told the Racing Post. 'When he tried to pull him back he was thrown into the post. I cannot quite believe it. It's devastating as he was like family to me, my son Connor and he were such good friends.'
Mr Lawlor is survived by parents John and Helena, sister Aoife and brothers Gavin, Conor and Cathal.
Ronan Lawlor, 21, died after an accident while he was training with horses this lunchtime in the Leighlinbridge area. Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority are investigating reports RTE.
Trainer Pat Fahy described the incident as 'devastating'. 'The horse just took off the gallop with him,' Mr Fahy told the Racing Post. 'When he tried to pull him back he was thrown into the post. I cannot quite believe it. It's devastating as he was like family to me, my son Connor and he were such good friends.'
Mr Lawlor is survived by parents John and Helena, sister Aoife and brothers Gavin, Conor and Cathal.
