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Paul Healion

Paul Healion

Irish cyclist (1978–2009)

Paul Healion (3 June 1978 - 16 August 2009) was an Irish racing cyclist from Dunboyne, County Meath.

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In 2000 and 2008 he was the National Time Trial Champion. In 2001 he won his first National Criterium Championships. He won the event again in 2009 during a spell of superb form.[1]

Healion died on the evening of 16 August 2009 after his car, in which he was alone, crashed near Ardee, County Louth. He leaves a widow, Ann.[2] He had been due to ride the Tour of Ireland stage race the following weekend as part of the Irish Cycling Team.[3]

Major results

1998
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005 – Driving Force Logistics
2006 – Team Murphy&Gunn-Newlyn
2007 – Murphy & Gunn-Newlyn–M Donnelly–Sean Kelly Team
2008 – Pezula Cycling Team
2009

References

  1. [1]
    CQ Ranking
  2. [2]
    PAUL HEALION DIES IN ROAD ACCIDENT Archived 2009-08-20 at the Wayback Machine
  3. [3]
    "Irish cycling mourns Paul Healion". RTÉ Sport. 17 August 2009. Retrieved 17 August 2009.
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