A year on from tragic loss, Alan O'Sullivan doing his best to honour brother Michael

Michael O'Sullivan's death united racing in sorrow, and few would have blamed his brother if he had decided never to set eyes on a horse again.

Filey Bay winning jockey Alan O'Sullivan. His brother Michael's death united racing in sorrow, and few would have blamed his brother if he had decided never to set eyes on a horse again. Pic: Healy Racing

On the anniversary of Michael O'Sullivan's tragic death, his brother Alan has spoken of the emotion of life without his brother and how honouring his memory is inspiring his own journey in the saddle.

It was on February 6, 2025 that the Cheltenham Festival-winning rider suffered a fall at Thurles that would ultimately claim his life 10 days later on February 16.