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Former jockey Collins passes away

James Collins, centre, with Richard Hughes and Tony McCoyJames Collins, centre, with Richard Hughes and Tony McCoy
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Popular Co Limerick man James Collins passed away in Killarney last Monday.

Well known in Irish and English racing circles, James was a former stable jockey to the late Dessie Hughes and was a property developer since his retirement from the saddle.

May he rest in peace.

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