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Michael Dunlop reels in Michael Rutter after final lap charge to win the Okells Junior race at the Classic TT on the Black Eagle MV Agusta.

Derek Sheils was a double winner in the Superbike class at the Skerries 100 meeting, which was overshadowed by the tragic death of leading Irish motorcycling doctor John Hinds

Dan Kneen has been drafted in as a replacement for Cameron Donald by Ripley Land Racing for the Classic TT Races

'We want to thank all those who have supported us in the past and hope you will continue with the support for our club' - Kells spokesperson

A cross-border championship could strengthen road racing in Ireland, as well as attracting an even higher quality field of the world's best road racers, according to the clubs behind the scheme.

The initiative is the brainchild of committee members from both the Armoy Motorcycle Road Racing Club and Kells & District Motor Cycle Racing Club

Thursday's feature race was, arguably, one of the best ever witnessed in the 54-year history of the Southern 100