Death of Cork jockey Michael O'Sullivan (24) after racing fall ruled 'accidental' at inquest

"A coroner has delivered a verdict of "accidental death" in relation to the passing of a young North Cork jockey, described as an "up and coming star" of the sport, who died following a fall at Thurles Racecourse on February 6, 2025."

"Michael O'Sullivan from Currabower, Lombardstown, died at Cork University Hospital ten days after the fall from "Wee Charlie" during the meeting at the Tipperary racecourse, after what his family had described as a "Trojan battle"."

A 24-year-old jockey from North Cork, Michael O’Sullivan, died following a fall at Thurles Racecourse on February 6, 2025. He fell from “Wee Charlie” during the meeting at the Tipperary racecourse. After the fall, he was taken to Cork University Hospital. He died ten days later. A coroner delivered a verdict of “accidental death” in relation to his passing. His family described his recovery efforts as a “Trojan battle.”

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