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Minister Deenihan commented;

"It is with a deep sense of sadness and loss that I learned of the death of Colm who passed away yesterday evening. Colm's passing has come all too soon. He was a tremendous supporter of the Listowel Racing Festival and the poignancy of his passing coinciding with the opening day's racing in Galway is of itself significant of the support he provided to the racing fraternity.

Colm's reporting of a race was unique, he made the television or radio come alive, you felt as though no matter where you were hearing his commentary, you were transported to that race track for those very important final furlongs.

Colm's battle with his illness was fought bravely in public and in private. We mourn his passing now but we remember a life which contributed much to many. To his wife Ann and their daughters I offer my deepest sympathy, it was my privileged to have known him."