The All-Ireland winning manager highlighted the enjoyment of attending an event where he isn’t under the spotlight!
After Limerick completed a historic four in a row just over a week ago in Croke Park, there was more success for JP McManus and John Kiely at the Galway races on Monday afternoon.
The duo were in the winners enclosure as McManus’ horse Mystical Power claimed the 5.10 Galway Bay Hotel and Galmont Novice Hurdle.
Under Mark Walsh, Mystical Power opened up the festival with a comfortable win ahead of Samui and Mercury Mission.
There was further success for JP in the second with Neveradullmoment pipping Ahead of the Posse in the Easyfix Handicap Hurdle.
RTÉ caught up with the Limerick duo at the races where the All-Ireland winning manager highlighted the enjoyment of attending an event where he isn’t under the spotlight!
“I enjoy a sporting occasion where I am not under the cosh.”
john kiely
“Lovely to get out here, enjoy the atmosphere. JP has had a great winner here in the first, so the week is off to a good start and we’ll enjoy every minute of it.”
John Kiely
In the wake of fifth All-Ireland success in six years. JP praised the impact of Kiely and his team on the county.
“Great team, great management, what more can I say. They are a joy to be around”.
But when asked about what makes John Kiely excel as Limerick manager, JP was coy in his answer!
“That’s asking too much, we can’t be telling you that!”
“He’s a great leader. We are very very lucky to have John and his team”.
After a successful opening day at the festival, McManus and co will be hoping for more winners in Galway with day two kicking off at 5.10 this Tuesday.
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