There was warm weather and an even warmer welcome for Grand National hero Nick Rockett as the people of Leighlinbridge got their chance to get up close with their latest Aintree hero.
They are getting used to victory parades in this part of the world, as last year, both Galopin Des Champs and I Am Maximus received accolades after their Cheltenham and Aintree exploits.
As one proud Leighlinbridge local put it, “Willie keeps putting us on the map, year in and year out.”
Willie Mullins is well used to big days, but the fact that son Patrick was the one who guided Nick Rockett to Grand National Glory is still sinking in.
“It feels like nothing on earth,” said Mr Mullins.
“I mean, can you imagine putting…