Mourners flock from around the world for funeral of traveller who had 140 grandchildren

More than 1,000 mourners turned out for the funeral of a popular traveller who had 140 grandchildren.

After a long and colourful life, Patrick 'Paddy' Doran passed away from natural causes on January 18 at the age of 91.

The dad-of-12, who was famous for training horses, was laid to rest in Leeds, West Yorkshire, yesterday.

Friends and family travelled from all over the world to attend the service. He leaves behind hundreds of family members and his wife of 70 years, Mary.

Pictures of the funeral cortege show exuberant floral displays, including one in the shape of a caravan, and a golden carriage carrying loved ones.

Paddy's coffin was in a magnificent glass-panelled carriage being pulled by four horses with the Irish flag draped over their backs.

The family man was born and raised in Wexford in the southeast of Ireland before moving to West Yorkshire when he was in his 20s.

He made his name as a skilled horse trainer and became affectionately known as 'Rich' Paddy Doran by those who knew him.

His funeral was held yesterday at the Catholic Church of the Holy Rosary in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

His grandson John Taylor, a 29-year-old car trader and property developer, described Paddy as a "talented family man".

He added: "Paddy was an absolute gentleman, anyone who knew him would tell you the same.

"He was family family orientated and love them with all his heart.

"Paddy was also a very good businessman and knew how to make money - lots of people knew him as 'Rich'."

John added: "We have a very big family and to see so many of them turn out today is amazing.

"It's definitely the send off Paddy deserves."