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27/07/2016
Planning Permission Given To Center Parcs Holiday Village In Co Longford
An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for the development of Center Parcs' first holiday village in Ireland.
Center Parcs will develop a 395-acre site near Ballymahon in Co Longford.
The village is to be called 'Center Parcs Longford Forest' and will have capacity for up to 2,500 guests. It is expected to open its doors in 2019.
The new holiday village will incorporate 470 Lodges and 30 apartments in natural surroundings, with more than 100 indoor and outdoor family activities, a spa, a range of restaurants, shops and cafés and the iconic Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
The village is expected to have a significant economic impact on Co Longford, the wider Midlands region of Ireland as well as on the national economy. It is estimated that it will add €1 billion to Ireland's GDP over a 20 year period.
The project will see approximately 750 jobs generated during construction with a further 1,000 permanent roles created once operational.
Center Parcs CEO Martin Dalby said: "Today's announcement marks another significant milestone in the history of Center Parcs. Since we announced our intention to bring the Center Parcs experience to Ireland last year, we have been overwhelmed by the support we have received, both at local and national level. We have experienced unrivalled success for almost 30 years in the UK, providing high quality family short breaks and I'm extremely excited by the prospect of taking our fantastic brand to Ireland."
(MH/LM)
Center Parcs will develop a 395-acre site near Ballymahon in Co Longford.
The village is to be called 'Center Parcs Longford Forest' and will have capacity for up to 2,500 guests. It is expected to open its doors in 2019.
The new holiday village will incorporate 470 Lodges and 30 apartments in natural surroundings, with more than 100 indoor and outdoor family activities, a spa, a range of restaurants, shops and cafés and the iconic Subtropical Swimming Paradise.
The village is expected to have a significant economic impact on Co Longford, the wider Midlands region of Ireland as well as on the national economy. It is estimated that it will add €1 billion to Ireland's GDP over a 20 year period.
The project will see approximately 750 jobs generated during construction with a further 1,000 permanent roles created once operational.
Center Parcs CEO Martin Dalby said: "Today's announcement marks another significant milestone in the history of Center Parcs. Since we announced our intention to bring the Center Parcs experience to Ireland last year, we have been overwhelmed by the support we have received, both at local and national level. We have experienced unrivalled success for almost 30 years in the UK, providing high quality family short breaks and I'm extremely excited by the prospect of taking our fantastic brand to Ireland."
(MH/LM)
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28 July 2016
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Fianna Fáil and Labour have welcomed the announcement that planning permission has been approved to build a new Center Parcs development in Co Longford. Labour Deputy Willie Penrose said he is looking forward to construction work commencing as soon as possible.
Political Parties Welcome New Center Parcs Development
Fianna Fáil and Labour have welcomed the announcement that planning permission has been approved to build a new Center Parcs development in Co Longford. Labour Deputy Willie Penrose said he is looking forward to construction work commencing as soon as possible.
07 December 2017
John Sisk & Son Secures Center Parcs Contract
John Sisk & Son have secured two significant construction contracts at Centre Parcs Longford Forest, it has been announced. The contracts are for the construction of the 470 lodges and 30 apartments as well as the state-of-the-art centre buildings, which house the Center Parcs Subtropical Swimming Paradise, restaurants, bars and shops.
John Sisk & Son Secures Center Parcs Contract
John Sisk & Son have secured two significant construction contracts at Centre Parcs Longford Forest, it has been announced. The contracts are for the construction of the 470 lodges and 30 apartments as well as the state-of-the-art centre buildings, which house the Center Parcs Subtropical Swimming Paradise, restaurants, bars and shops.
09 June 2015
Center Parcs Deal Happened 'In Spite Of Govt Policy' - FF
Fianna Fáil has been accused of "claiming credit" for the Center Parcs deal, "despite the fact that there have been no IDA visits to Longford in the last three years". The party's TD for Longford Westmeath, Robert Troy, said the decision for Center Parcs to locate in Longford is "hugely positive".
Center Parcs Deal Happened 'In Spite Of Govt Policy' - FF
Fianna Fáil has been accused of "claiming credit" for the Center Parcs deal, "despite the fact that there have been no IDA visits to Longford in the last three years". The party's TD for Longford Westmeath, Robert Troy, said the decision for Center Parcs to locate in Longford is "hugely positive".
01 April 2015
Center Parcs To Invest €100m In New Complex In Longford
Holiday resort firm, Center Parcs, has announced it is to invest €100m in a new complex in Longford. Fianna Fáil TD for Longford - Westmeath, Robert Troy, has welcomed the announcement. Deputy Troy said: "The announcement is a huge boost to Longford and the wider Midlands Region.
Center Parcs To Invest €100m In New Complex In Longford
Holiday resort firm, Center Parcs, has announced it is to invest €100m in a new complex in Longford. Fianna Fáil TD for Longford - Westmeath, Robert Troy, has welcomed the announcement. Deputy Troy said: "The announcement is a huge boost to Longford and the wider Midlands Region.
18 June 2015
Hundreds Attend Berkeley Vigil For Irish Students
Hundreds of people attended a candlelit vigil in Berkeley, California, to pay their respects after six people died when a balcony collapsed. Five Irish students died in the incident, with seven more remaining in hospital – two of which are said to be in a serious condition.
Hundreds Attend Berkeley Vigil For Irish Students
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