Paddy Meehan

Paddy Meehan, the former head stallion man of the National Stud, died at home on Wednesday, July 28 at the age of 56. Born in Co Meath, Ireland, Meehan grew up at Ballymacoll Stud where his father Oliver was stud groom. He moved to Newmarket in 1987, initially to work for Lanwades Stud, and remained in the town for more than three decades. He also worked at Stetchworth and Middle Park Studs but was best known for his long association with the National Stud, where he was a popular face...