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‘Race with the angels' – Tributes pour for Irish motorcycle champion who ‘lived life at full speed' after work accident
A PASSIONATE motorcyclist who died in a tragic work accident has been remembered as "a highly respected and well liked" person.
Darren O'Dwyer, from Virginia in Co
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Darren was a motorcycling champion
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The tragic man leaves behind a partner and three kids
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It is understood the father-of-two, who was aged in his 40s, was killed while working in Co Down.
A PSNI spokesperson confirmed the death is not being treated as suspicious at this time and the Heath and Safety Executive has been informed.
Darren was an avid motorcyclist and was reigning Mondello Park masters and National champion.
He also raced sidecars professionally for years and was a former Ulster champion.
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Darren leaves behind his loving partner Jamie as well as his two children Saoirse and Aaron, and his step-daughter Paige.
Also mourning the Cavan man are his devastated
And he is remembered by a wider circle of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Tributes have been rolling for the well-liked and "highly respected" man as news of his death continues to devastate those closes to him.
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And Irish Superbike Racing also remembered him.
They said: "Shocked and saddened to hear of the untimely passing of Irish Sidecar champion Darren O'Dwyer.
"The 2024 Masters champion sadly passed away tragically at work.
"A highly respected and well liked competitor of many years in the paddock, we send our sympathies to Jamie, Saoirse, Aaron and step-daughter Paige.
"Deeply regretted by his heartbroken parents Tony and Olive, brother Philip, sister Samantha , sister in-law Joanne, brother in-law Danny, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins and large circle of friends.
"Rest easy and Godspeed Darren 71."
'LIVED LIFE YOUR WAY'
Heartbroken mourners shared their own condolences to Darren and his devastated family.
One person said: "Race with the angels."
Another commented: "RIP champion, lived life your way at full speed."
A third put in: "Sincere sympathy to Tony Olive and all the family on the death of your beloved son Darren.
"May he rest in eternal peace. God bless you all at this sad time."
And a fourth penned: "Deepest sympathy to all the O'Dwyer/ Browne families and friends of Darren R.I.P.
"No words can suffice for the heavy cross you have to carry but I can assure you that everyone is praying and lighting candles to help in some small way.
"May God give strength to you all."
