Dan Flinter, the chairman of the Irish National Stud (INS), died at the age of 75 earlier this month.From Athy, Co. Kildare, Flinter attended Athy CBS and later University College Dublin. An economist, he was formerly chairman of The Irish Times. Besides horses, Flinter also was interested in art, theatre, and sport.The INS said in a statement, “The Board, management and staff of the Irish National Stud were deeply saddened to hear of the death of our esteemed chairman, Dan Flinter. Dan was appointed chairman of the Irish National Stud in August 2023 and immediately immersed himself in the business. He brought great enthusiasm and dynamism to this role, leading with exceptional integrity and wisdom.”Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon T.D. said, “It was with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of Dan Flinter. I would like to convey my deepest sympathies to his wife Joan and all the Flinter family on their very sad loss. Dan was a committed and effective public servant who made an immense contribution to the public service in Ireland throughout a long and distinguished career. I had the pleasure of working with Dan during his recent tenure as chair of the Irish National Stud. During that time, Dan skilfully steered the organisation making a very valuable contribution both to the work of the Stud and the wider thoroughbred industry.”Dairine Walsh, interim chair of the Irish National Stud, said, “While our time with Dan was all too short, he has left an enduring legacy on the Irish National Stud and the wider racing and breeding community. He will be greatly missed. We send our thoughts and deepest condolences to his wife Joan, and his children Rob, Darrach, Siléan and to his wider circle of family and many friends. May he rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.”The post Irish National Stud Chairman Dan Flinter Dies At 75 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.