Irish national team rider killed days before Tour of Ireland start

Paul Healion (L) trains alongside his Irish national pursuit teammates earlier this year. Healion was part of the team that set a new national record in the disipline at the Copenhagen Track World Cup round this year.

Paul Healion (L) trains alongside his Irish national pursuit teammates earlier this year. Healion was part of the team that set a new national record in the disipline at the Copenhagen Track World Cup round this year. (Image credit: Gerry McManus)

Four days prior to the start of the Tour of Ireland, Irish cycling is in shock after the death of Paul Healion on Sunday. Healion had been due to compete for the Irish national team in the three-stage race.