Paddy Dunican passed away on suddenly on Saturday.
The manager of Kilbeggan Racecourse is being remembered as a 'pillar of strength' and a 'true gentleman.'
Westmeath's Paddy Dunican passed away suddenly on Saturday.
He had been overseeing the racecource for more than thirty years, and was also the President of the Tullamore Rotary Club.
General Manager of the Fairyhouse Racecourse, Peter Roe, says Paddy was 'Mr. Kilbeggan,' and was extremely thoughtful with a kind heart.
I was shocked & saddened to hear of the death of my friend & colleague Paddy Dunican. He was Mr @KilbegganRaces & that was his family. The racecourse, its facilities & recently installed irrigation system were a tribute to his foresight. He was extremely thoughtful & huge heart pic.twitter.com/avOtmeAJpi
— Peter Roe (@PeterRoe1) April 7, 2024
His funeral details are yet to be announced.
Several racing organisations have paid their respects to Mr. Dunican.
Sending our sincerest sympathies to the family, friends and colleagues of Kilbeggan Manager Paddy Dunican who very sadly passed away suddenly this weekend. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/myW5MApFZz
— Punchestown (@punchestownrace) April 7, 2024
Unfortunately, we learned this weekend of the sudden passing of Kilbeggan Racecourse Manager, Paddy Dunican. Paddy was a long time friend of Galway and a friend to many of the Directors and staff at Galway. Our deepest sympathies go to Paddy’s family at this time. RIP pic.twitter.com/LC3xh4uuFL
— Galway Races (@Galway_Races) April 7, 2024
Gardaí in Laois and Offaly recalled how invested he was in the message of putting your phone down while driving.
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