Wife of Paddy Power co-founder leaves massive estate to her children

The bookmaker left an estate valued at more than €861m when she died in September 2025.

According to papers published by the Probate Office this week, the estate is one of the largest recorded.

Sabena was the widow of David Power, who died in July 2024.

He left an estate valued at more than €400m when he passed, according to media reports. Under the terms of Sabena's will, her assets were to be divided among her children.

One third will go to her two sons, William and Patrick, and a sixth each to her daughters, Shani and Tessa. The late matriarch also left €50,000 to each of her 10 grandchildren.

Sabena was also a successful racehorse owner and breeder, having won big in the 2010 Nunthorpe Stakes, as well as the King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot.

She had huge success with Sole Power, who amassed nearly €3m in prize money.

Sabena was a regular and popular racegoer. The family's white and red colors were carried by many successful horses.

According to RIP.ie, Sabena died peacefully at home on September 26, 2025, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, just over a year after her husband David Power had died in 2024 at the age of 77.

He was known for his significant contributions to the betting industry and was described as a 'pure gentleman' and 'king of the ring' by his peers. Power co-founded Paddy Power in 1988 and played a crucial role in building the brand.

* This article was originally published on BusinessPlus.ie.