Irish legend Collins passes away

Curragh-based handler Con Collins, successful with Princess Pati in the Irish Oaks of 1984, died on Tuesday morning at the age of 82.

Wed, 31 Jan, 2007 - 08:18
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Curragh-based handler Con Collins, successful with Princess Pati in the Irish Oaks of 1984, died on Tuesday morning at the age of 82.

Collins became suddenly ill on Friday night and was taken to Tallaght Hospital in Dublin, where he passed away peacefully.

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CourtsRacingHeathrowPlace: Tallaght HospitalPlace: DublinPlace: DubaiPerson: CollinsPerson: Con CollinsPerson: Princess PatiPerson: Chelsea RosePerson: Pat ShanahanPerson: ConPerson: John OxxEvent: Irish OaksEvent: 1984Event: Moyglare Stud StakesEvent: CurraghOrganisation: Horse Racing Ireland’sOrganisation: Racing Post
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