County Carlow village preparing to welcome home local heroes from Cheltenham

Leighlinbridge is preparing a warm welcome home for local heroes of Cheltenham.

Legendary trainer Willie Mullins, jockey Paul Townend and a host of successful horses, including Gold Cup winner Gaelic Warrior, Champion Hurdle victor Lossiemouth with Il Etait Temp which took the Queen Mother Chase across the water, are due to be paraded this evening.

Businessman and Cllr Michael Doran says excitement’s building;