Death of Un De Sceaux owner Eddie O’Connell

A long-time sponsor of Sarsfields hurling club in Riverstown, Co Cork, O’Connell’s colours were carried to a number of big-race victories by the 10-time Grade One winner

Eddie O'Connell sporting the colours made famous by dual Cheltenham Festival winner Un De Sceaux. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The death has taken place of popular racehorse owner and prominent businessman Eddie O’Connell.

A long-time sponsor of Sarsfields hurling club in Riverstown, Co Cork, O’Connell’s colours were carried to a number of big-race victories by 10-time Grade One winner Un De Sceaux, a horse who won a host of admirers for his enthusiastic front-running style of racing.