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John Martin RIP.

sting60 · 2014-03-01 22:27:22

The sudden death of John Martin [racing journo for the Star]is terrible.This man stood alone in his fight against corruption in sport in Ireland and its a pity the Irish Indo would not back him as he was totally vindicated a number of years ago.I spoke with him last week and he gave a very strong argument for his favourite…

01-03-2014 10:27pm

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sting60

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The sudden death of John Martin [racing journo for the Star]is terrible.This man stood alone in his fight against corruption in sport in Ireland and its a pity the Irish Indo would not back him as he was totally vindicated a number of years ago.I spoke with him last week and he gave a very strong argument for his favourite horse to win the Champion hurdle,Hurricane Fly.May this great man rest in piece.

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#2 01-03-2014 11:16pm

Howjoe1

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sad news. RIP

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#3 02-03-2014 12:41am

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rip

got chatting to him many years ago at a paddy power
xmas party
sound man

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#4 02-03-2014 2:33am

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Was never afraid to speak his mind. RIP

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#5 02-03-2014 4:01am

Nonoperational

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RIP

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#6 02-03-2014 8:26am

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A real strong voice

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#7 02-03-2014 12:57pm

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A Good Man RIP

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#8 03-03-2014 11:21pm

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Only saw this now...I am in shock. I didn't know him but spoke with him a few times. RIP John.

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