JP McManus’s €40m local charity giveaway

Charities and voluntary groups in the Mid-West last night hailed a new €40m fund which is being set up by Limerick sportsman and philanthropist, JP McManus to help their work.

Mr McManus’ daughter, Sue Ann Foley, will chair the committee which will supervise its distribution.

An international golf tournament organised by Mr McManus has raised almost €100m which has been distributed to help organisations in the Mid-West involved in health care, education and sport.