JP McManus says 'it remains unclear' why council refused his gift of Limerick rugby experience

McManus had offered the €30m building and additional funding of €1.2m to Limerick City and County Council

JP McManus, front row centre, with Limerick councillors following his meeting to discuss the Limerick Rugby Experience last week. Picture: Brendan Gleeson

JP McManus has said it “remains unclear” why Limerick City and County Council refused to accept the gift of the International Rugby Experience “on behalf of the people of Limerick”.

The comments were made in a speech at a private meeting between Mr McManus and Limerick councillors to discuss the events leading up to the closure of the IRE, and share his “side of things”.