Limerick multi-millionaire and philanthropist JP McManus has been officially announced as the new owner of Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort.

TEEMING with tanned, fit talent, soaked in sunshine and rife with goodwill, there was something for everyone in the audience on the first day of the JP McManus Pro Am where starlets and Ordinary Joes combined forces for the greater good.

PADRAIG Harrington spent the last few weeks enjoying a break from the professional tour. During a relaxing few days in Co Limerick, where he helped launch the JP McManus Invitational pro-am, he discussed several aspects of his life, times and game with golf correspondent Charlie Mulqueen.