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Funeral of Irish rally driver takes place today

Apr 18, 2023 08:51 By News Northern Sound
Funeral of Irish rally driver takes place today
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'Hyundai Motorsport confirmed his death in a public statement issued last Thursday'

The funeral of rally driver Craig Breen will take place today. Hyundai Motorsport confirmed his death in a public statement issued last Thursday. The fatal accident occurred shortly after midday local time in the capital city of Zagreb.

Cavan man James Fulton had been Craig's Co-driver since November of 2022 but was unharmed in the crash. 33-year-old Craig Breen collected a second place finish in Sweden in February, in his first World Rally Championship start of the season.

Reacting on Twitter, the World Rally Championship said: The WRC family is shocked and saddened to learn of Craig Breen’s passing. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of Craig at this incredibly sad time.

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Craig's Funeral Mass will take place in the The Sacred Heart Church in Ferrybank today at 1pm.

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