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McKeever Hotel Group Acquires Armagh City Hotel
The McKeever Hotel Group has announced its acquisition of the Armagh City Hotel from its previous owners, Kieran McAnallan, Felix Mooney, Brian McCormack, and Ernie Fisher. The sum involved in the transaction has not been disclosed.
The Armagh City Hotel, a well-known establishment in the city centre, has been a fixture in the local community for 23 years and employs a team of 160 staff.
The hotel is particularly recognised for its large function suites, which can accommodate up to 1200 guests. Over the years, it has hosted numerous significant events, including celebrity concerts, sporting events, press conferences, and political gatherings.
Welcoming the Armagh City Hotel and its team to the McKeever Hotel Group, a delighted Eddie McKeever, Managing Director said:
"We know there has been much speculation about the change of ownership and we're delighted to finally be in a position to confirm that this great hotel is now part of the McKeever portfolio. "We have always been clear about our strategy to expand our reach in the local hospitality sector by investing in hotels which are aligned with our ‘We Do More' culture. And this is the case in the Armagh City Hotel which has a strong history of service excellence, professionalism and community service.
"As part of this important development, we want to extend a warm welcome to the entire workforce who have been central to the success of Armagh City Hotel, helping to shape its reputation and build customer loyalty."
Expressing their confidence in the new owners, Kieran McAnallan, Felix Mooney, Brian McCormack, and Ernie Fisher said: "We are delighted that the McKeever team is now at the helm of the Armagh City Hotel. We are confident that their combined experience, knowledge and family-focused approach will be fundamental in driving this great facility, and its loyal workforce, forward.
"We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved over the past 23 years and deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey. As we step aside, we do so with immense appreciation and excitement for the hotel's future under the McKeever family's stewardship."
The Armagh City Hotel, a well-known establishment in the city centre, has been a fixture in the local community for 23 years and employs a team of 160 staff.
The hotel is particularly recognised for its large function suites, which can accommodate up to 1200 guests. Over the years, it has hosted numerous significant events, including celebrity concerts, sporting events, press conferences, and political gatherings.
Welcoming the Armagh City Hotel and its team to the McKeever Hotel Group, a delighted Eddie McKeever, Managing Director said:
"We know there has been much speculation about the change of ownership and we're delighted to finally be in a position to confirm that this great hotel is now part of the McKeever portfolio. "We have always been clear about our strategy to expand our reach in the local hospitality sector by investing in hotels which are aligned with our ‘We Do More' culture. And this is the case in the Armagh City Hotel which has a strong history of service excellence, professionalism and community service.
"As part of this important development, we want to extend a warm welcome to the entire workforce who have been central to the success of Armagh City Hotel, helping to shape its reputation and build customer loyalty."
Expressing their confidence in the new owners, Kieran McAnallan, Felix Mooney, Brian McCormack, and Ernie Fisher said: "We are delighted that the McKeever team is now at the helm of the Armagh City Hotel. We are confident that their combined experience, knowledge and family-focused approach will be fundamental in driving this great facility, and its loyal workforce, forward.
"We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved over the past 23 years and deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey. As we step aside, we do so with immense appreciation and excitement for the hotel's future under the McKeever family's stewardship."
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