William O'Sullivan: 'Michael will forever be in our hearts and minds'

Despite the anguish, William wished to focus on what Michael would have wanted in this immeasurably difficult time.

STANDING TOGETHER: The hearse carrying the coffin of Michael O'Sullivan passes members of the Duhallow Pony Club ahead of the funeral. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA 

A community in mourning came together in an emotional show of support for the family of Michael O’Sullivan as the young jockey, who passed away on Sunday from injuries sustained in a fall 10 days earlier, was laid to rest in St John’s Cemetery, Glantane on Wednesday afternoon.

From he and his family’s background in pony club, showjumping, hunting, point-to-points, National Hunt and Flat racing, and GAA, the crowds descended upon the small rural village not far from Mallow, and but for the generosity of friends and neighbours, it may have been overwhelmed by the congregation.