Smurfit ‘very sad’ to sell five-star K Club

The businessman confirmed last week that Savills had been appointed to advise him on the future of the 550-acre estate

The K Club in Co Kildare, which boasts a golf course designed by Arnold Palmer and 550 acres of estate land, is up for sale

Michael Smurfit, the well-known businessman and owner of the K Club, has spoken of his sadness at the prospect of selling the five-star golf resort.

He confirmed last week that Savills had been appointed to advise him on the future of the 550-acre estate. “We have started a process. It could lead to a sale, a part sale or a partnership. We are open to talking to people and there has already been ...