Young Waterford cyclist dies riding Tour de France section
Briefly

Tomás Walsh, a young member of the Comeragh Cycling Club, died in France while taking part in a segment of the Tour de France. The club expressed deep sorrow and offered condolences to Tomás's family and friends. Fellow cyclists remembered him fondly, recalling experiences of racing against him and his participation in youth events. Specifics about the accident have not been disclosed, and details regarding his funeral have yet to be announced.
"It is with great sadness that we have learned that our clubmate and friend young Tomás Walsh has lost his life in France," said a spokesperson.
"We're truly shattered by this news and extend our sincerest condolences to all his family and friends."
A colleague of Tomás said he had the privilege of racing against Tomás during underage years, and also hosting him at the Ras Mumhan a few years ago.
Another person said: "I remember him riding the youth races we used to organise in Faugheen. A lovely young man."
Read at Irish Independent
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