Skerries 100 motorcycle road race abandoned after fatal accident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 12:39 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Skerries 100 motorcycle road race was abandoned after a fatal incident during the Junior Support race on Sunday. Organizers from the Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club announced the tragic news, confirming that a competitor has passed away. This event marked the return of the Skerries 100 after a four-year hiatus caused by rising insurance costs. The fatality is the third this year at a road race in Ireland, following recent deaths at the Tandragee 100 and the North West 200. Full details regarding the incident and the identity of the deceased competitor are pending as next of kin are informed.
- •The race was abandoned after a fatal accident in the Junior Support race.
- •Organizers confirmed the death of a competitor during the event.
- •The Skerries 100 was returning for the first time in four years.
- •This marks the third death at a road race in Ireland in 2026.
- •More details about the incident will be released as the rider's family is notified.
- 12:39 PMYahoo Sports — Fatal accident at Skerries 100 road race
- 12:39 PMBBC Sport — Fatal accident at Skerries 100 road race
"The Skerries 100 motorcycle road race is abandoned after a fatal accident on Sunday, organisers have confirmed.
"The Skerries 100 motorcycle road race is abandoned after a fatal accident on Sunday, organisers have confirmed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 12:39 PMFatal accident at Skerries 100 road race
The Skerries 100 motorcycle road race is abandoned after a fatal accident on Sunday, organisers have confirmed.
- BBC SportJul 5, 2026, 12:39 PMFatal accident at Skerries 100 road race
The Skerries 100 motorcycle road race is abandoned after a fatal accident on Sunday, organisers have confirmed.
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