Logo
Logo
  • Stories
  • Voices
  • Podcasts
  • Events
  • Search
  • Log In
  • Subscribe
  • Stories
  • Voices
  • Podcasts
  • Events

Follow Us

Full coverage: Hospitality

Eclective draws director from KPMG ranks after McKillen Jnr leaves board

Experienced private company and tax accountant Mike Gaffney has joined the board of the Dublin-centred hospitality group formerly known as Press Up.

Thomas Hubert
19th May, 2025 - 1 min read

Dublin’s Dean Hotel posted heavy loss before last year’s sale

The full financial picture of the heavily indebted Dean Hotel Group at the time of its majority acquisition by international investors is now available.

Thomas Hubert
7th May, 2025 - 2 min read

Mark Goodman refinances pubs in first solo debt raise

The former beef executive, who went on his own five years ago, had so far invested his own money in food and hospitality businesses.

Thomas Hubert
25th Apr, 2025 - 2 min read

Doors locked at Dublin cocktail bar and restaurant Farrier and Draper

The upmarket Dublin venue on South William Street is owned by Frank Gleeson, whose nearby restaurant The Green Hen went into liquidation earlier this year.

Alice Chambers
3rd Apr, 2025 - 2 min read

A colourful brewery and a neighbourhood restaurant are the latest to seek help

Hopfully Brewing Co and the company behind the Urban 8 restaurant have both appointed process advisors under the Small Companies Administrative Rescue Process.

Alice Chambers
14th Mar, 2025 - 3 min read

A capital conundrum: Why Dalata is exploring a sale – and how much the hotel operator could fetch

Feeling undervalued by investors and requiring more capital to fuel its ambitious growth plan, Ireland’s largest hotel group has triggered a strategic review. It is the latest twist in a company formed from the embers of Ireland’s financial collapse.

Ian Kehoe
6th Mar, 2025 - 6 min read

Donegal owner of The Eagle swoops on the Queens in Dalkey

After making his fortune in the Electro Automation Group, Paddy Doherty has added a second pub along the south coast of Dublin to his interests.

Tom Lyons
17th Feb, 2025 - 1 min read

Solid trading, heavy debt: The demise of The Green Hen

Warehoused debt, rising costs and the withdrawal of pandemic supports all contributed to the end of a well-loved Dublin establishment. Now a new venture is eyeing up the city-centre lease.

Francesca Comyn
31st Jan, 2025 - 6 min read

Pressing on: One of Dublin’s biggest pub and restaurant groups wants to grow again

The Press Up Group, which was taken over by Cheyne Capital last year, is planning to rebrand. It also hopes to grow by acquisition and by opening new venues.

Tom Lyons
9th Jan, 2025 - 2 min read

Dalkey’s famous Queens pub closes as it fields bidders

About 30 staff in the venue have been told the pub is closing immediately with all entitlements and creditors paid. The bar has planning permission for 30 bedrooms.

Tom Lyons
9th Jan, 2025 - 2 min read
1 2 3 … 9 Next »
Logo
  • Advertise
  • About
  • Contact
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy

© 2025 Currency Media Limited

Sign In

Forgot your password?
Logo

Not a subscriber yet?

Create an account