Irish jockey Michael O’Sullivan has died at the age of 24 as a result of the injuries he sustained in a fall during a race 10 days ago, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) announced on Sunday.

Michael O'Sullivan, a 24-year-old Irish jockey, died Sunday after falling during a race earlier this month, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board said.

The family of Michael O'Sullivan has been left "broken hearted" after the young jockey's tragic passing at just 24. As tributes poured in, mourners from across the community came together to pay their respects at his funeral which took place in Glantane, Co Cork on Wednesday.

Jockey Michael O’Sullivan has died following injuries suffered in a fall in a race. In a statement on behalf of his family the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) announced the 24-year-old Irishman had passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning.

O'Sullivan, who died from injuries sustained earlier this month, "made a lasting impression on everyone and won the hearts of the Irish people", mourners were told.

Jockey Michael O'Sullivan packed more into his lifetime than others would in two lifetimes, mourners at his funeral in Cork heard.

There was a huge turnout at St John the Baptist Church in Glantane, Co Cork at the mass for the 24-year-old jockey who tragically lost his life after a fall during a race at Thurles

Jockey Michael O'Sullivan won the hearts of the Irish people, his funeral has heard. Hundreds of mourners gathered amid pouring rain at John the Baptist Church in Glantane on Wednesday for requiem mass.

The 24-year-old from Co Cork died on Sunday from injuries sustained in a fall at Thurles Racecourse on February 6.

The 24-year-old Cheltenham Festival-winning rider Michael O'Sullivan died as a result of the injuries he suffered in a fall at Thurles on February 6. The funeral will take place in Co Cork