LATE of the Irish Independent and RTÉ where he covered racing on Sports Stadium, Noel Reid passed away peacefully at St Vincent’s Hospital on Thursday and is remembered by his many fans. He is survived by his wife Marie and children Alan, Gillian, Paul and Robert by his 11 grandchildren, and Fiona, Gwenaëlle, Mike, Sorcha, Sara and his beloved sister Mary and is predeceased by Joe, Jimmy and Billy.

A celebration of Noel’s life will be held at the Killiney Castle Hotel on Sunday, February 10th, at 12 noon. RSVP to celebratenoel@gmail.com.