Now in its 13th year, the Limerick Person of the Year Awards was set up to honour the achievements and success of local people. A dozen high achievers in sport, business and voluntary work were in line for the prestigious 2010 award including European boxing champion Willie Casey; transatlantic rower Sean McGowan; Special Olympics volunteers; Southill Parish Priest Fr Pat Hogan; Concern Worldwide US director Siobhan Walsh and Mr. World, Kamal Ibrahim. Legendary philanthropist JP McManus was named the 2010 Limerick Person of the Year for his outstanding contribution to charities in the Mid-West region at a gala awards ceremony in the Clarion Hotel, Limerick. Thanks to the 2010 JP McManus Invitational Pro-Am in Adare last July a record breaking €40m was raised for deserving causes in the Mid-West. Noreen McManus accepted the Limerick Person of the Year award on behalf of her husband who is currently in the United States. Addressing those gathered, in a special video message from the US, Mr. McManus said he was sorry he couldn't be in attendance but was delighted and honoured to receive such a "wonderful award". "It means so much to Noreen and my family that I have been selected as Limerick Person of the Year. I am very grateful to the many people who made our Pro-Am happen during the year. I would also like to acknowledge the great work done by the carers of the less fortunate in our society, also to the hundreds of volunteers who worked many hours to ensure the event went <b>...</b>

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Tigers drive on the Par 5 12th hole in the first round - Mon July 5th 2010

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Niche Media produced this highlights video for Irish philanthropist JP McManus to commemorate his unique 2-day Pro Am at County Limerick's magnificent Adare Manor in July 2010. Over 40 million euro was raised and all monies are being distributed to worthy causes in the Mid-West region of Ireland.

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John daly plays shot during the JP McManus pro am at Adare manor

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Dustin johnson taking a shot from the fairway at jp mcmanus pro am

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2 day pro-am at Adare golf club Co.Limerick Ireland featuring some of the worlds top golfers and celebrities

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Mr World Kamal Ibrahim visits the JP McManus Golf Pro Classic at Adare Manor on Day 1and chats to people, the players and celebrities such as Samuel L Jackson about the Pro Am and its merits.

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The Ballinacurra Weston Residents' Alliance (BWRA) entered the 2011 Limerick Community Challenge. As the recipient of an environmental grant of €1000 from Limerick City Council the BWRA was invited to compete, and with an additional €1000 from the Parish Matching Grant Scheme for a Memory Garden, the BWRA accepted the challenge. This film documents the work of residents, removing graffiti in June and establishing the Garden of Hope over three rain-free days in August. The Garden of Hope, which is dedicated to the memory of all those who died or left the area, took the first prize of €5000 in the challange. The Limerick Community Challenge was funded by the JP McManus Charitable Foundation

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Scott using the new Titleist 910 driver at the 2010 JP McManus Pro Am

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Dustin johnson tee-shot on par 3 6th at jp mcmanus pro am on day 2

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Dustin Johnson at Adare Manor in the 2010 JP McManus Pro Am. Monday July 5th.

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This is newly crowned US Open winner G-Mac picking up a birdie at the first in the JP McManus Pro-Am!

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Donal caught up with Justin Rose while he was playing at the JP McManus Pro-Am ahead of The Open in 2010. He let Donal shoot his swing in super-slow-motion as he smashed his TaylorMade driver straight down the middle of the fairway.

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ATR sent Matt Chapman to the launch of the Grand National weights where he spoke to connections of several leading fancies including JP McManus, Paul Nicholls and Nigel Twiston-Davies.

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Tigers tee shot on the Par 3 third hole

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I think I may have cured Orson! I met up with Kyle Maclachlan at the JP McManus Pro-Am in Adare and caprtured his swing on the Casio Ex f1 high speed camera. Kyle says he's off 9 and his swing is very good technically. He is headed back to LA to start shooting on a new series of Desperate Housewives! yt:stretch=4:3 yt:crop=16:9 yt:quality=high

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Racehorse trainer Jonjo O'Neill talks to Racing Post TV about his four-strong team set to line up in the Coral Welsh National this Christmas. The trainer also has an update on Grand National hero Don't Push It and three-time Cheltenham festival winner Albertas Run. WATCH more horse racing and betting videos on RPTV at www.racingpost.com

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