Soap opera life of Celtic Tiger dynasty... THE wealth built up by their parents was a launch pad for sons Jim Jnr and PJ in a boom-time era world of beautiful women, powerful cars and fashionable parties. In true soap opera style the family has seen more than its share of strife and tragedy. All three of Jim Mansfield's sons were brought into the family businesses, but personal rather than business dealings catapulted two of the boys into the media limelight. Youngest son PJ married model and former Miss Ireland Andrea Roche in a high-profile wedding ceremony in 2006. The event was a magnet for Ireland's fashionistas. Leggy models and household names were packed into a marquee in the grounds of nearby Palmerstown House for the reception. Nearby, the village of Saggart was choked to capacity by the fleet of Mercedes, Bentleys and Chryslers -- as well as the Mansfield's family Rolls-Royce -- which had been left parked on the narrow streets during the big event.
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