Whelan Limerick Person of the Year

JP MCMANUS contributed €4 million to the redevelopment of Thomond Park it was revealed last night as Irish and Munster rugby great Pat Whelan was named Limerick Person of the Year.

Mr Whelan led the committee which completed the €40m redevelopment of Thomond Park on time and within budget.

Mr Whelan dedicated the award to Shane Geoghegan, the 28-year-old Garryowen rugby player who was gunned down last November.