WATCH: Crowds flock to welcome home Willie Mullins and team following Grand National success
Published 9th Apr 2025, 18:47 BST
Updated 9th Apr 2025, 18:55 BST
Crowds lined the streets of Leighlinbridge in County Carlow to welcome home their horse racing heroes including Nick Rocketts winner of The Grand National
Following an incredible day of racing at the 2025 Grand National that saw Willie Mullins take home first, second, third, and fifth in the race the homecoming was set for Leighlinbridge (where the horses are trained) in County Carlow.
Not only was race winner Nick Rockett, rode by Willie's son Patrick, but also I Am Maximus and Grangeclare West.
The streets of Leighlinbridge were lined with fans to welcome back their horse racing heroes after an incredible day of racing in Aintree.