Stars attend lavish AP McCoy bash in Adare

The stars were out in force in Limerick at the weekend, attending a lavish retirement party for legendary jockey AP McCoy.

Thanks to a strictly- enforced media blackout, details of the extravagant soiree remained largely secret — an impressive feat considering the 1,800-strong guest list included Robbie Williams, Princess Anne, and several of Ireland’s political leaders.

Host JP McManus threw the unbridled bash on Saturday night at his own five-star Adare Manor resort, treating guests to a three-course dinner and all the champagne they could handle, set against the backdrop of a specially-constructed multi-storey marquee.