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Irish rider James Walsh dies after crash at Tandragee 100

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Irish rider James Walsh dies after crash at Tandragee 100
Summary

James Walsh, a rider from the Republic of Ireland, died following an accident at the Tandragee 100 motorcycle road race on Saturday. Walsh crashed during the Senior Support race, which was stopped due to the incident. He had earlier won the Junior Support race on the same day. The North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club expressed profound sadness and gratitude for the medical team's efforts to save him. This incident marks the first death at the Tandragee 100 since 2017 and the second fatality in Northern Ireland motorcycle racing this year.

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  • •Walsh crashed during the Senior Support race.
  • •He had won the Junior Support race earlier on Saturday.
  • •The North Armagh Motorcycle & Car Club confirmed his death.
  • •Walsh is the first rider to die at the Tandragee 100 since 2017.
  • •He is the second rider to die in Northern Ireland road racing this year.
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  • 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Irish rider Walsh dies after Tandragee 100 crash
  • 12:15 PMBBC Sport — Irish rider Walsh dies after Tandragee 100 crash
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Republic of Ireland rider James Walsh has died after an accident at the Tandragee 100 road race on Saturday.

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Republic of Ireland rider James Walsh has died after an accident at the Tandragee 100 road race on Saturday.

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