A well-known motorcycle enthusiast and member of the Hooligans MCC, Nolan was due to take part in the club’s charity motorcycle run with the Kilkenny Bikers in aid of the Irish Society for Autism later that morning when the incident occurred.

MY advice to anyone, is if you have you an idea about something, go for it”, said Richie Kavanagh in an interview at the launch of his new book Craic, Stories and Songs.

Hundreds lined the streets of Leighlinbridge for the homecoming parade of the Grand National winner, trained by Willie Mullins