A dad who tragically died in a motorcycle accident in Co Westmeath
Darren Keys, 34, from Co Antrim, was taking part in the Walderstown road races last weekend.
The horror crash happened at around 11.30am on Sunday morning.
Darren was airlifted to the Mater Hospital in Dublin where he later passed away.
And tributes have been pouring in for the tragic dad-of-three on social media since the news broke at the weekend.
South Antrim MP Paul Girvan wrote: "Absolutely terrible news that Ballyclare motorcycle racer Darren Keys died after a crash at a road race in the Republic of Ireland.
"My thoughts and prayers go to his wife Justine and his three young children."
Patch Racing motorcycle club said the Antrim man would be "sorely missed".
They wrote on social media: "Absolutely gutted to be putting this post up tonight that we have lost one of the most genuine fellas in the road race paddock today at Walderstown.
"Our thoughts and condolences go out to Justine, his kids and all of his family circle.
"Darren, you will be sorely missed by everyone at Patch Racing. We have lost our good friend and paddock neighbour."
Secretary of the Belfast and District Motor Club added: "On behalf of the Committee and members of the club, I would like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of club member Darren Keys.
"I've known Darren for several years, he was always such an outstanding friendly guy with a big smile on his face.
"The racing family has lost a friend.
"My thoughts and prayers are with Justine, their lovely children and the family circle at this very difficult time."
