A son of horse racing magnate JP McManus paid a heartbreaking tribute to his wife who died suddenly in Barbados over Christmas at a memorial service held on the Caribbean island today.

Limerick-based priest, Fr Chris O’Donnell has flown out to the Caribbean island to officiate at the memorial service.

Emma McManus passed away at a medical centre on Barbados ahead of New Year's Eve celebration, after having complained of suddenly feeling unwell

Ms McManus, a mother of three young children, died on Wednesday morning after falling ill at a private villa on the grounds of the luxury Sandy Lane resort, Barbados