Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has offered his sympathy to the family of Timothy Cathcart who died in the Ulster Rally yesterday.
DUP Fermanagh-south Tyrone MLA Arlene Foster said the 20-year-old’s death is “tragic” for his family and the motor sport fraternity across Northern Ireland.
“My thoughts and prayers are with this young man’s family and friends,” she said.
Ulster Unionist MLA Tom Elliott, also an Assembly member for the area, said: “The young man is from a very well known and respected local family.” “It is so sad that he has died while doing something he enjoyed so much. I wish to add my deepest sympathies to his family and indeed the wider racing fraternity. We also think about the co-driver and hope that he can make a full recovery,” said Mr. Elliott.
Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín said: "It is a tragedy when any sportsman loses their life in competition".
She added: “I trust rally organisers will cooperate fully with the authorities in the investigation of this accident".
“My thoughts are with the family and friends of Timothy at this time. I am also thinking of the co-driver Dai Roberts who has been taken to hospital and wish him a full and speedy recovery from his injuries," she said.
Reaction to Timothy Cathcart's death on Twitter:
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we can confirm that Timothy Cathcart from Enniskillen was sadly killed today during the #Ulsterrally
— Enniskillen Mtr Club (@emcni) August 15, 2014
Horrible to hear the news from the Ulster Rally. RIP Timothy Cathcart. Thoughts with his family, friends and the rallying community.
— Simon Paice (@spaicemedia) August 15, 2014
RIP Timothy Cathcart
— Marco Bonini (@Marco_Bonini) August 15, 2014
Our sport can be so cruel at times. My thoughts are with all the Cathcart family. RIP Timothy.
— Matthew James Wilson (@mattyjim1) August 15, 2014
Terrible news about Timothy Cathcart. Thoughts obviously with relatives and friends but also co-driver Dai Roberts
— Stuart Coulter (@Swrcsky) August 15, 2014
RIP Timothy Cathcart, always horrible to hear of a death in motor racing. Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family.
— Sam Scott (@TheStag30) August 15, 2014
Truly sad news from the @UlsterRally. Rising #rally talent Timothy Cathcart will be missed by many. My condolences to all. RIP.
— Evan Rothman (@Evan_Rothman) August 15, 2014
R.I.P Timothy Cathcart So sad at just 20 yrs old rest in peace a really big loss to the motorsport scene
— chrisharper (@chrisarper30) August 15, 2014
Gutted to learn of Timothy Cathcart's untimely death at @UlsterRally and thoughts with Dai Roberts. Rallying can be such a cruel sport :-(
— Dave McGinley (@dcr22B) August 15, 2014
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