Motorsport Photographer Sligo A week ago today a terrible tragedy unfolded in front of me at the Cavan Stages Rally. In a matter of seconds the Life of my friend and fellow photographer Joe Lane, RIP was taken. I first met Joe in 2004 at the Mayo Stages Rally. Joe has been dedicated to motorsport traveling the length and breadth of the country trying to get the best photograph of the day. A familiar sight at most rally's was that of "The Team" Father and Son, Joe and Graham a partnership that we all admired, and enjoyed especially when they were deciding where they were going to eat at the end of a long day's rallying, a popular choice was Mamma Mia's. Words which I have heard this week to describe Joe have been, Kind, Loved his family, Loved the sport, and always had a smile on his face. Joe you will be missed at the corners, in the hotels and most of all by your fellow media friends at each and every event, thank you for your friendship and humour, may you rest in peace, R.I.P.
Also remembering Caroline Cleary R.I.P who lost her life in this same terrible accident. Caroline was an avid supporter of the sport and on occasion had sat as navigator. Testament to the popularity of both Joe and Caroline was the huge turnout of people who paid their respect's by attending both funeral's.
"Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad".
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