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Funeral takes place of motorcycle road racer Adrian McFarland

Funeral takes place of motorcycle road racer Adrian McFarland

THE funeral of motorcycle road racer Adrian McFarland has taken place in County Tyrone.

Mr. McFarland, who was 41, died after crashing during a race in the Czech Republic on August 27.

The father-of-two’s body was flown back to Northern Ireland on Saturday (September 10).

A number of motorcyclists escorted the body as it was brought back to Newtownstewart.

Mr. McFarland was regarded as one of Northern Ireland’s top riders. His career had included a number of top 10 finishes in the Manx Grand Prix races.

Hundreds of mourners, many from the motorcycling fraternity, attended the Funeral.

The Service was held in Badoney Presbyterian Church, Newtownstewart.  

Mr. McFarland was laid to rest in the adjoining graveyard.

View the Passedaway.com Notice for Mr. Adrian McFarland.

 

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