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Michael O'Sullivan: Irish jockey dies after Thurles fall • Feb. 16, 2025, 7:21 AM ET (BBC)
Jockey Michael O’Sullivan in intensive care after fall at Thurles • Feb. 8, 2025, 2:53 AM ET (The Guardian)
Jockey Michael O’Sullivan transferred to hospital by air ambulance after Thurles fall • Feb. 7, 2025, 2:36 AM ET (Irish Times)

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