Tributes for 'inspirational' rally star Sarah Purcell

The Slieverue native passed away at 38 years of age this week.

RIP: Sarah Purcell. Picture: Martin Walsh

Described as “an inspirational figure” Mallow native Sarah Purcell (nee Moynihan) was laid to rest on Sunday afternoon following her death last Friday in Marymount Hospice after a brief illness bravely borne.

Sarah (38), who lived in Drundowney, Slieverue on the Waterford/Kilkenny border was a talented rally driver, making her rallying debut in 2004 at the Killarney Rally of the Lakes.