Civic reception to honour JP McManus

Billionaire horse owner JP McManus is to be honoured with a civic reception in his native Limerick, following his first Grand…

Billionaire horse owner JP McManus is to be honoured with a civic reception in his native Limerick, following his first Grand National win at Aintree last Saturday.

Mayor of Limerick Kevin Kiely said he hoped a reception would take place within the next month. “This is a tremendous honour for Limerick city and county and we are all very proud that we have an owner/ trainer of the stature of JP McManus,” he added.

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