Martin Hynes
Irish freelance jockey Joseph Martin Hynes, aged 33 and familiarly known as Marty, died in Mater Hospital, Dublin, on Saturday, 1 April 1933, following a fall at Naas races the previous afternoon. His brother John identified the body.
Irish freelance jockey Joseph Martin Hynes, aged 33 and familiarly known as Marty, died in Mater Hospital, Dublin, on Saturday, 1 April 1933, following a fall at Naas races the previous afternoon. His brother John identified the body.
Martin, of Laytown, Co Meath, was riding Glentoi in the fifth race - the 4.40 Grand Stand Plate - when, at the third fence, his mount's hind legs caught on its bushes, throwing Martin some ten yards clear. Uninjured, Martin was about to rise when one of the following horses collided with him, fracturing the unfortunate rider's skull. He was rushed to hospital, where an operation failed to save him.
Martin, of Laytown, Co Meath, was riding Glentoi in the fifth race - the 4.40 Grand Stand Plate - when, at the third fence, his mount's hind legs caught on its bushes, throwing Martin some ten yards clear. Uninjured, Martin was about to rise when one of the following horses collided with him, fracturing the unfortunate rider's skull. He was rushed to hospital, where an operation failed to save him.
For many years employed at Mr Delaney's stud at Laytown, Martin was also a keen golfer and member of the Bettystown Golf Club.
For many years employed at Mr Delaney's stud at Laytown, Martin was also a keen golfer and member of the Bettystown Golf Club.
He was interred at Calvary Cemetery following a Requiem Mass at St Mary's, Drogheda. He left a widow (Eileen) a young child, and two brothers, Frank and Sean.
He was interred at Calvary Cemetery following a Requiem Mass at St Mary's, Drogheda. He left a widow (Eileen) a young child, and two brothers, Frank and Sean.