‘Will to win’ the essence of Darragh

“DETERMINATION, a will to win and absolute courage” were the essence of Paul Darragh the rider,” Col Ned Campion said yesterday.

“Paul was a thorough professional in his attitude to the sport and always gave of his best,” said Col Campion of the show jumping legend, who died unexpectedly on Monday evening from a suspected heart attack at the age of 51.

“He was a pleasure to work with and was so consistent in his efforts that it is hard to pick out any one occasion for mention in his remarkable career,” said the former Equestrian Federation of Ireland secretary general, who partnered the rider on many Nations Cup teams.