R.I.P Morgan Sparrow

It is with great sadness that I inform you that the IRC rider, Morgan Sparrow, involved in the accident on Thursday night passed away this morning. It was an unfortunate freak accident that could have taken place at any stage while out riding. May he rest in peace.

Our thoughts will be with his girlfriend, family, friends and teammates. Also I would like to thank all those that attended to Morgan at the scene it is good to know that he was in the best capable hands.

Due to this unfortunate incident the race scheduled for next Thursday night will be cancelled.

For those of us long enough in the club it is exactly 8 years to the day that our very own Brian Lennon passed away after a training spin so St Tiernans CC is only to well aware of the sadness that will be felt by his friends, club and teammates.

I hope to see you next week for a bike ride in the meantime please be safe.

Official Announcement from Usher IRC

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.

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.

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.