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.