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Robert Dunlop : Obituary

Published in the News Letter Group on 16 May 2008 (Distributed in Northern Ireland)
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15 May 2008

A dark cloud hung over The Triangle following the news that Robert Dunlop has lost his life in an accident at the North West 200.

It is a double tragedy for the Dunlop family, elder brother, Joey, losing his life in an accident while racing in Estonia.

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He was a sporting icon in Northern Ireland and like his brother, Joey will be sorely missed in the motorcycle racing world.


Bryan

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  • KING OF THE CAUSEWAY COST"

    I only met & spoke with Robert once (in Skerries) but it left a lasting memory in my mind and shortly after I took to the short citcuits. Robert you were a gentleman & a hero, I hope your family find peace in time. And that both your sons race on to the success that you so modestly achieved. RIP Robert Dunlop ("KING OF THE COAST")

    Andy

    Report this message By Andy Kiely on 22 May 2008

  • robert dunlop

    we arr so sorry to hear about robert. we were at the north west when this devasting blow happened,there was a very somber mood settled on the whole weekend. the only high light was when micheal had the wonderful win in 250 class, he done your dad & family proud. r thoughts rwith u all. KEEP ER LIT ROBERT
    ronnie & jennifer barnes from belfast
    Report this message By ronald barnes on 21 May 2008
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  • Robert Dunlop. Gentleman.

    a tragic loss to all who saw him, and an inspiration and mentor to motorcycle racing. Rest Easy

    Report this message By Bill Nicol on 21 May 2008

  • So sorry

    My thoughts are with you all at this sad time. I hope that someday you will feel less pain and have the strength to enjoy your lives and remember Joey and Robert with love.

    My deepest sympathy.

    Lee

    Report this message By Lee Kavanagh on 19 May 2008

  • RIP TO A GENTLEMAN

    A SAD DAY THE LOSS OF A GENTLEMAN RACER

    MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE DUNLOP FAMILY

    GOD BLESS

    Report this message By daniel yeo on 19 May 2008

  • Sad for family

    I am not a follower of motorsport really, but I just wanted to offer my condolences to Robert and Joey's family for whom this must be a very difficult time.

    It is always sad to hear of sportsmen dying whilst competing, but doubly sad when tragedy strikes twice in the same family.

    James (Chelmsford)

    Report this message By James House on 19 May 2008
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  • the big race is over now robert

    may robert and joey race the tracks of heaven together, rest in peace friends

    Report this message By christine doherty on 18 May 2008

  • N.I.'s North West 200 Hero

    If you die before your time

    And your life is not at rest

    Just remember that God is good

    He only takes the best.

    Malcolm, Carryduff.

    Report this message By Malcolm Telford on 18 May 2008

  • A Legendary Rider. A Wonderful Human Being.

    Yet another great loss to the great sport of open road Motorcycle Racing. Thank you, Robert, for such wonderful memories on IOM. Hope you and Joey rev up the skies! My sincere heartfelt simpathy to the Dunlop family on yet another tragic loss. R.I.P.Cry

    Report this message By Philomena Naylor on 18 May 2008

  • R.I.P. Robert

    One of a kind and sorely missed today at the North West. Hope you were looking down and smiling on Michael. You will never be forgotten

    Nicola, Portglenone

    Report this message By Nicola Gordon on 17 May 2008

  • Still A Hero

    My deepest, deepest condolences to the whole family.Robert will be sadly missed but never forgotten, to me as many others he is still and will always be an icon and lifetime hero.

    Rest in peace Robert.

    Report this message By Les Ferguson on 17 May 2008
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