JP McManus has been a long-time backer of Limerick GAA and there'll be nobody happier than the businessman if his native county beat Cork in Sunday's All-Ireland final.
John Kiely's side are aiming to lift the Liam MacCarthy Cup for the third time in four years and come into the decider as huge favourites.
McManus has financially supported Limerick for a number of years and incredibly donated €100,000 to every county board in Ireland following the Treatymen's 2018 All-Ireland win, which was their first in 45 years.
One of the world's biggest racehorse owners, McManus, celebrated that victory with the Limerick team in the Croke Park dressing room and was thanked by captain Declan Hannon in his speech.
The Limerick skipper said: "To our sponsors JP McManus and Noreen of the McManus family, what can we say about them for Limerick City and Limerick County in general and Limerick GAA, they're just phenomenal.
"The amount of work they JP does and contributes to Limerick is second to none so JP for your continuous support, thank you very much."
McManus was unable to attend last year's final as the game was played behind closed doors due to Covid-19, but him and his family were once again praised by Hannon.
He said: "To our sponsors, JP and Noreen McManus and the McManus family. I hope you're all looking in today lads. We appreciate absolutely every single thing that you do for us so thank you very much."
Shane Lowry pledged financial support to his native county earlier this year and revealed that a conversation with McManus inspired him to help.
The golfer explained: "I'm friendly with Gerry McManus, the younger brother of JP, who is involved in everything down there in Limerick.
"Now, I want to stress that what I’m able to give Offaly is a lot less than JP and his family gives there.
"I sent JP a text saying that I was sure he was very proud with Limerick’s win and congratulating him for all he had done for Limerick.
"I did say I would only love to do something for Offaly some day. JP texted back saying that the underage system was where I could help, that’s what it was all about. That’s where they looked at putting structures in place in Limerick.
"I talked to my dad that Sunday evening. Dad is always passionate about Offaly GAA and we both spoke about us getting involved.
"I text Michael [Duignan, Offaly chairman] then, I’m sure dad did the same, and we got the ball rolling."
Following Limerick's All-Ireland success in 2018, McManus said it had come about because of the county's hurling academy which had brought players all the way from grassroots level to the senior team.
He added that the win was "really special" and “life changing for some people”. The 70-year-old will be hoping for another All-Ireland win against Cork this weekend.
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