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Paddy Shoot
04-20-2008, 10:41 PM
A 44-year-old woman died today after falling from her horse during an equestrian event.

The incident happened shortly after 2 pm at a meet organised by Eventing Ireland at Ballindenisk Equestrian Centre, Watergrass Hill in north Cork.

A garda spokeswoman described it as a tragic accident and said the woman was not from the area.

“Shortly after 2 pm gardai received a call to say a 44-year-old female was seriously injured,” she said.

“She was pronounced dead at the scene by a doctor and she was removed to Cork University Hospital.” (PA)

News Source: http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/breaking/2008/0420/breaking45.htm

mandy
04-22-2008, 04:56 PM
Lets hope it doesn't stop up and coming sports people entering in this events accidents do happen no matter how tragic they are.