Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary 'donates winnings to JT McNamara'

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has reportedly given his race winnings to injured jockey JT McNamara.

The airline boss racked up over £169,400 when horse Akorakor won at Fairyhouse during the Irish Grand National.

It is believed that O'Leary gave the sum to McNamara, who is paralysed for life following a fall at the Cheltenham Festival.

"Michael phoned from Portugal where he's on a break and instructed that his winnings be donated to JT McNamara," a source told the Irish Sun. "It was a fantastic gesture from him."

McNamara fractured two vertebrae at the first fence in the Kim Muir race last month.