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William DunlopSource: Presseye/Brian Little/INPHOPROFESSIONAL MOTORCYCLIST WILLIAM Dunlop has died following a crash in practice for a race in north Dublin.
Dunlop was the nephew of motorcycling legend Joey and son of Robert, both of whom also died following crashes during a race.
Aged just 32, he had only just returned to the sport after taking a break to be with his pregnant partner.
He had been preparing for the Skerries 100 race when the crash, which occurred on a road which had been closed in advance of the race, happened.
"A man in his 30s has died following a collision shortly after 5pm this evening," a Garda spokesperson said.
Dunlop had been racing since 2006. Tributes have been flowing in for him across social media.
Source: Robert Cullen/Twitter
The Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club, organisers of the Skerries 100, confirmed the "tragic accident" in a statement released in the aftermath of the crash.
"The Loughshinny Motorcycle Supporters Club extends their heartfelt sympathy to William Dunlop's family and friends," a spokesperson said.
Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this very sad time.
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