Billionaire JP McManus makes heartfelt gesture to his local GAA club that's welcomed by Limerick All-Star
GENEROUS JP Billionaire JP McManus makes heartfelt gesture to his local GAA club that's welcomed by Limerick All-Star
JP MCMANUS visited his local GAA club bearing an incredible gift for the clubhouse walls.
The Irish businessman has gifted a Grand national winning silks to South Liberties GAA.
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JP McManus presented the jersey to the club chairman as well as two players
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Paul Townend won his first Grand National in the green and gold in 2024
The silks worn by Paul Townsend during the Aintree Grand National in 2024 when he rode I am Maximus to glory.
The Willie Mullins-trained horse is owned by McManus and has recorded nine career wins.
JP McManus spent a large portion of his childhood living in Ballysheedy where South Liberties would have been his local club with their Dooley Park venue.
The green and gold hooped design on the silks was inspired by the colours of the Limerick GAA club.
The proud Limerick man presented the silks to the club chairman along with players Barry Nash and Eoghan Godfrey.
Nash has been a mainstay in the Limerick team since 2016, winning five All-Irelands and six Munster titles.
The two-time All-Star will hope to end his local club's 44-year Limerick senior Championship drought.
South Liberties GAA took to social to say: "The Club was beyond honoured recently, when JP Mc Manus presented this amazing frame to Chairman John Godfrey, along with Barry Nash and Eoghan Godfrey.
"The South Liberties colours were worn last year by Paul Townend on 'I am Maximus', winning the Aintree Grand National in 2024.
It will be hung with immense pride in our club house. Thank you JP and the McManus Families."
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The Aintree Grand National win had meant a lot to not just McManus but also Townsend as it was his first Grand National win as a jockey.
The three-time Gold Cup winner said: "Gold Cups are Gold Cups but the Grand National is just different - I can't believe it. It's an unbelievable race, but he's an unbelievable horse.
"It's a bit surreal to be honest. I ended up being first to the first fence, but when he started backing off, it wasn't a great start.
"He got a little careful on the second circuit so I was trying to conserve as much energy as I could, but I didn't get a clear run. When I got him out, he was motoring.
"I'm sure the ones in front weren't looking for me, but he's responded like I thought he would!"
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