Tycoon’s mansion set to put Áras an Uachtaráin in the shade

PRESIDENT Mary McAleese was the first VIP visitor to view JP McManus’s new mansion when she called for lunch during a visit to Co Limerick on Tuesday.

Mr McManus hosted a private reception for the president, who was on a day-long visit to various parts of the county.

The lavish lunch was held at his current residence at Martinstown, which is a short distance from the huge mansion, which is nearing completion.