William Lynn
At Gowran Park on Thursday, June 19 1919, Tulfarris, ridden by 36-year-old William Lynn, fell a mile from home at a bank in the Gorsebridge Plate. William, thrown onto his head, suffered a fractured skull and received several kicks on the chest from the horse. Though medical assistance was instantly available, William died within a few minutes, leaving a widow and four young children to mourn his loss. A subscription was opened on their behalf.
At Gowran Park on Thursday, June 19 1919, Tulfarris, ridden by 36-year-old William Lynn, fell a mile from home at a bank in the Gorsebridge Plate. William, thrown onto his head, suffered a fractured skull and received several kicks on the chest from the horse. Though medical assistance was instantly available, William died within a few minutes, leaving a widow and four young children to mourn his loss. A subscription was opened on their behalf.
William, who had ridden in both England (for Mr P. P. Peebles) and Ireland (for Mr R. G. Cleary at Bishopstown), came from a racing family; his brother, Jack Lynn, rode many winners at Downpatrick when attached to the Clongiffin stable, and had finished third on Patlander in the 1907 Grand National behind Eremon.
William, who had ridden in both England (for Mr P. P. Peebles) and Ireland (for Mr R. G. Cleary at Bishopstown), came from a racing family; his brother, Jack Lynn, rode many winners at Downpatrick when attached to the Clongiffin stable, and had finished third on Patlander in the 1907 Grand National behind Eremon.
William, who was born close to Float Station, Co Westmeath, served his time with Mr G. L. Walker, at Rathvale, Athboy, before riding as a freelance for several seasons. Just before his death, he had joined Mr Panton at Blessington.
William, who was born close to Float Station, Co Westmeath, served his time with Mr G. L. Walker, at Rathvale, Athboy, before riding as a freelance for several seasons. Just before his death, he had joined Mr Panton at Blessington.