Rally driver Craig Breen’s family have said the “talented and much adored” man died “doing what he loved most.”
Motor fans across Donegal were left stunned after Breen, aged 33, died on Thursday last, April 13th while test-driving a route ahead of the upcoming Croatia Rally.
Craig was known personally to many in Donegal having competed in a number of Donegal International Rallies.
His death notice read: “It is with great sadness that the Breen family announce the tragic passing of the talented and much adored rally driver Craig Breen — doing what he loved most.
“Treasured son of Jackie and Ray, he will be sadly missed by his heartbroken sister Kellie, brother-in-law Darragh and his godson Bobbie, along with his extended family, cherished friends and all his motor sport family.”
The late Craig Green with Paul Angle at the top of Knockala on the Donegal International Rally in 2019 Photo Brian Mc Daid.
In tribute, his family quoted American writer Chuck Palahniuk: “The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something that will.”
Breen’s funeral arrangements are expected to be announced shortly once his remains are repatriated to Ireland.
It is understood that members of his family flew out to Croatia on Friday.
James Fulton, Breen’s co-driver from Co Cavan, was not injured in the incident.
