Ann Ferris: First female Irish Grand National winner dies
RTEThe first woman to win the Irish Grand National has died.
Ann Ferris, from Glengormley, in County Antrim, made history by winning the event in 1984.
In 1976, she secured an All Ireland Champion point-to-point rider title with 23 winners.
She passed away peacefully at Daisy Hill Hospital on Wednesday, according to the death notice, which also says the funeral will be a strictly private affair.
