Commercial Property Press Up plans Dean hotel in Belfast’s historic Linen QuarterThe proposals for the boutique 91-bedroom development include a rooftop pool – a first for the group
Hospitality Press Up group to open luxury spa on Harcourt StreetDeveloper Paddy McKillen jr’s project will include a number of hotel bedrooms, and a restaurant
Companies Press Up buys Butler Arms Hotel on Ring of Kerry seafront The Paddy McKillen jr-owned group has expanded its hotel portfolio outside Dublin, adding to the Dean hotels in Cork and Galway and Glasson Lakehouse in Westmeath
Hospitality Press Up to open its first British hotel in historic Birmingham buildingPaddy McKillen jr and Matt Ryan plan to convert the Methodist Central Hall into a 150-bed hotel
twitter Matt Cooper: Our president’s generalisations about private enterprise are not helpfulWe may not agree with Elon Musk but the reality is that he and other billionaire entrepreneurs have done a great deal to accelerate innovations to combat the climate crisis
Pub sales set to rebound after end of restrictionsThe Dublin hospitality market had €70 million worth of deals last year, and estate agents expect the healthy trend to continue
WeWork scraps plans to open several office spaces in DublinThe company has abandoned plans to take all the office space in the redeveloped Clerys on O’Connell Street and six other locations in the capital
McKillens’ Press Up purchase of Michelin-starred restaurant falls throughThe Greenhouse on Dawson Street in Dublin 2 lost its head chef, Mickael Viljanen, to cross-city rival Chapter One earlier this year
The Profile: Paddy McKillen jrThe enigmatic developer is seeing his Press Up group go from strength to strength on the Dublin nightlife and hospitality scene – but not everybody is happy about it
Press Up group makes a move into high-end fitness club sectorThe entertainment group plans to open luxury gyms in The Dean in Dublin and three other establishments when restrictions are lifted
Press Up hopes to use fast-track commercial court in suits against insurerThe cases follow the landmark High Court ruling which found that four pub owners are entitled to be compensated by insurer FBD for the disruption their businesses suffered due to restrictions resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic
Press Up boss ‘battered’ by Covid-19 restrictionsFood and drink chain is suing state over claimed €20.7 million losses caused by lockdowns
