The largest operating company in the Eclective hospitality group, which runs around half of its Dublin venues, saw losses mount to €4.6 million during the year ended on May 31, 2025, new financial information shows. The period saw lender Cheyne Capital seize control of the former Press Up group from its founder Paddy McKillen Jr and restructure it under the new Eclective brand before putting this company through examinership last year. The Workman’s Club Ltd was named after one of the earliest venues in the Press Up group. However, Eclective has since disposed of the Wellington Quay bar and concert…

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