Businessman's surprise exit from Mount Juliet

Just months after buying the five-star Mount Juliet Resort, businessman Emmet O’Neill is seeking to deleverage his investment there, The Sunday Business Post has learned.

O’Neill, who sold his Smiles dentistry business for €36 million, partnered with Brehon Capital to acquire the hotel and golf estate property for €15 million in June.

He is seeking to refinance his involvement through another investor fund.

It is believed that early discussions to progress this have ...