"It's in their blood and that's what they like to do" – Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy pay tribute to William Dunlop

"It's in their blood and that's what they like to do" – Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy pay tribute to William Dunlop

Independent.ie [19659004] The tragic death of motorcycle star William Dunlop has cast a long shadow across the sporting world.

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https://www.independent.ie/incoming/article37095130.ece/238e8/AUTOCROP/h342 The tragic death of the star of the motorcycle William Dunlop cast a shadow over the world of sport.

The son of the late Robert and nephew of legendary Joey, William died after an accident at Skerries 100 on Saturday afternoon.

And speaking after their final rounds of the Irish Open Golf Tournament at Balllyliffin in County Donegal, the thoughts of Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy were very much tied to the Dunlop family circle.

"I have never had the opportunity to meet him, but I know the family," said McDowell, a native of Portrush. "Growing up in this part of the world, the 200 North West was still in my blood and the Dunlop family were some of our heroes."

"It's a tragic situation.He has a young woman and children – one on the way

" It's such a dangerous sport that I watched the documentary "Road "They are in front of the camera and they know the dangers that lie ahead, but it's in their blood and that's what they like to do.

"These guys are incredibly brave, good people and the Dunlop family were heroes growing up to me … they still are."

"My thoughts and prayers are with the family."

McIlroy is here. agree: "What this family has gone through in recent years is appalling, you would not want it.I am with them now, it's a very sad loss."

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