Maureen Mullins, mother of Kilkenny racehorse trainer Willie Mullins, has died

Maureen Mullins, mother of Kilkenny racehorse trainer Willie Mullins, has passed away peacefully at home in Goresbridge, County Kilkenny. Maureen passed away aged ninety-four following a short illness.

The Mullins name is well-known in Irish racing and Maureen was a familiar face at the racing tracks in Ireland and the UK, attending Cheltenham Festival many times.

Maureen, predeceased by her late husband Paddy, will be sadly missed by her daughter Sandra, four sons Willie, Tony, Tom, and George, and grandchildren David, Danny and Patrick Mullins.

Tributes continue to flood in for Maureen.

Her grandson Danny Mullins posted on social media platform X: 'What a woman, such an inspiration. RIP.'

Gowran Park Race Track said: 'All at Gowran Park are saddened at the passing of our former Director and current shareholder Mrs Maureen Mullins. We extend our heart felt sympathies to Mrs Mullins family and friends at this very sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam'

Irish Racing stated: 'Irish Racing is saddened to hear of the passing of Maureen Mullins, thoughts and prayers are with the Mullins family at this time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam'