Show jumping mourns death of Darragh

TRIBUTES were paid yesterday to renowned Irish showjumper Paul Darragh, who died of a suspected heart attack.

The 51-year-old had a career that lasted more than a quarter of a century and was part of the Irish team that won the Aga Khan trophy three consecutive times between 1977 and 1979.

In 2003, he was presented with the showjumping Hall of Fame award in recognition of his achievements, which included 54 Nations Cup appearances.