Skerries 100 motorcycle road race is abandoned after fatal accident
The Skerries 100 motorcycle road race in County Dublin has been abandoned after a competitor died in a fatal accident during Sunday’s Junior Support race.
The tragedy occurred during the second event of the day’s schedule.
Event organisers, the Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club, confirmed the death but have not yet named the rider involved.
“The club regrets to announce a competitor has sadly passed away following a tragic accident that occurred during a race.”
The organisation added that the rider’s next of kin were being informed before further details are released to the public.
Return overshadowed by tragedy
This weekend’s event marked the return of the popular Irish circuit for the first time in four years.
Recent editions of the historic motorsport gathering had been cancelled due to soaring insurance costs across the Republic of Ireland.
The meeting had begun with celebration on Saturday as Michael Dunlop claimed victory in the opening contest.
That triumph extended the record-breaking Isle of Man TT champion’s legacy, though the weekend’s racing was ultimately cut short.
Recent road racing fatalities
Sunday’s incident represents the third fatality at a road race on the island of Ireland during the 2026 season.
It follows the death of Irish rider James Walsh, who passed away on Friday from injuries sustained six days earlier at the Tandragee 100 in Northern Ireland.
Earlier in May, Czech competitor Kamil Holan lost his life following an accident at Station Corner during Superbike qualifying for the North West 200.
The wider road racing community is also mourning English rider Dan Ingham, who was killed during an Isle of Man TT practice session late last month.
Prior to this weekend, the last competitor to lose their life at the Skerries 100 was Northern Ireland’s William Dunlop in 2018.