Today is Joeys Birthday and he is still held very fondly in so many peoples' memories.

Joey was a world champion motorcyclist from Ballymoney in Northern Ireland, best known for his road racing. His achievements include three hat-tricks at the TT (1985, 1988 and 2000), where he won a record 26 races in total. During his career he won the Ulster Grand Prix 24 times. In 1986 he won a fifth consecutive TT Formula One world title.

He was awarded the MBE in 1986 for his services to the sport, and in 1996 he was awarded the OBE for his humanitarian work for children in Romanian orphanages.

Joey would often load up his race transporter and deliver clothing and food to the trouble spots of Bosnia and Romania. His humanitarian work was always done without drawing any attention to himself.

Sadly missed Joey.