RTE commentator praised for touching tribute to John Cooney and Michael O’Sullivan during Six Nations coverage

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RTE commentator Hugh Cahill was praised by fans after paying tribute to John Cooney and Mikey O’Sullivan.

Cahill was on duty for Ireland’s Six Nations Championship win over Scotland on Sunday when he made the touching tribute.

Jockey Michael O'Sullivan after winning the EMS Copiers Novice Handicap Chase on Hgranca De Thaix during day four of the Punchestown Festival at Punchestown Racecourse, County Kildare. Picture date: Friday May 3, 2024.

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Jockey Michael O’Sullivan was left in critical condition after a horror fall
File photo dated 23/11/23 of Irish boxer John Cooney, who has died, his promoter Mark Dunlop has announced. Issue date: Saturday February 8, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story BOXING Cooney. Photo credit should read: Brian Lawless/PA Wire

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Irish boxer John Cooney died after sustaining a brain injury after his ninth round defeat to Welshman Nathan Howells
16 March 2016; Presenter Hugh Cahill during the 2FM Game On International Special at the Aviva Fan Studio in Aviva Stadium. 70 lucky fans had the opportunity to attend the broadcast of the Aviva sponsored Game On on RTÉ 2FM previewing Saturday’s match between Ireland and Scotland in Aviva Stadium. Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin. Picture credit: Piaras Ó Mídheach / SPORTSFILE

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RTE Sport commentator Hugh Cahill Cahill paid tribute offered his condolences to Cooney’s family before sending his well wishes to Mikey O’Sullivan

Galway boxer Cooney was rushed to Royal Victoria Hospital after his ninth round defeat to Welshman Nathan Howells in Belfast last Saturday.

The Irish boxer underwent…

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