I heard today that former Southern Irish Road Racer and winner Danny Keaney passed away in the last 24 hours .

He was the co founder of the famous Danfay Yamaha company based in Dublin and sponsor of many riders over the years.

He was recently retired and was only 58.

I recall as a child in Skerries watching this very stylish and well presented rider grace the roads regularly.

He was involved a few years ago in the launch and support of the Round Tower Danfay Yamaha with Martin Finnegan and the late great Davy Wood .

Another stallwarth of the sport gone.

I pray for his family and friends at this sad time.

Myles