Southern 100: Rider and marshal named

Identities of those killed on Tuesday disclosed

Two men who died following a serious incident at the Southern 100 earlier this week have been named.

Police have confirmed the rider who died on Tuesday (11 July) was Alan Connor, who was 50, from County Meath.

The marshal who was killed has been named as 66-year-old Liam Clarke from Wigan. 

Two other people, who were injured in the crash, are receiving treatment in hospital.

Alan Connor (50) and Liam Clarke (66) were killed at the Southern 100 on Tuesday

In a statement police say the families of both men are being supported by specially trained officers as the investigation into the circumstances of what occurred continues.

Detective Inspector Neil Craig said: “I would like to extend my condolences to the families of both Mr Connor and Mr Clarke at this deeply upsetting time.

"Our enquiries have been ongoing extensively since Tuesday evening and we have spoken to a number of people who were present when the incident occurred. 

"However, at this time, no further information is being released as we are still undertaking enquiries on behalf of the coroner in order to establish the full facts and circumstances of what has occurred."

He also thanked colleagues from across a number of agencies who assisted with the investigation as well as in providing help and welfare support. 

Anyone who may have footage of the incident is asked to contact Police Headquarters on 631212.

Police are 'respectfully' continuing to ask that people refrain from speculating on what may have happened.

In a statement the Southern 100 Road Racing Club said: "Alan was an experienced Southern 100 competitor having made his Billown Course debut in 2017.

“He was known by many for his blue and yellow leathers and competed regularly at the Ulster Grand Prix and North West 200.

"Alan was also a stalwart of the Mountain Course, making his debut in the 2003 Manx Grand Prix, before graduating to the Isle of Man TT Races where he recorded 36 race finishes and achieved a fastest lap of 119.304mph.

"Liam was an experienced marshal that had travelled over to the Isle of Man for the event.

“Although the 2023 meeting was his first time marshalling on the Billown Course, Liam had previously marshalled across other motorsport events including the 2022 Isle of Man TT Races.

”The loss of both Alan and Liam is felt deeply amongst the racing community.

“The Southern 100 Road Racing Club pass on their deepest sympathy to Alan and Liam’s families, loved ones, and friends."