{"id":1142,"date":"2025-04-02T04:08:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T04:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1142\/"},"modified":"2025-04-02T04:08:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T04:08:12","slug":"armagh-city-hotel-sale-of-well-known-northern-ireland-hotel-confirmed-after-going-on-market-for-9m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1142\/","title":{"rendered":"Armagh City Hotel: Sale of well-known Northern Ireland hotel confirmed after going on market\u00a0for \u00a39m"},"content":{"rendered":"

The popular city centre hotel<\/a>, which has a team of 160 staff, first opened 23 years ago. It has been a venue for large-scale events in Co Armagh, hosting concerts, sporting events and political gatherings.<\/p>\n

It had gone on sale at the end of July last year with a guide price of \u00a39m.<\/p>\n

Eddie McKeever, managing director of the hotel group, said it was \u201cdelighted to finally be in a position to confirm that this great hotel is now part of the McKeever portfolio\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe 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 \u2018we do more\u2019 culture.<\/p>\n

“And this is the case in the Armagh City Hotel which has a strong history of service excellence, professionalism and community service.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs 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.\u201d<\/p>\n

It joins five other hotels in the McKeever Hotel group \u2013 Co Antrim\u2019s Dunadry, Adair Arms, Corr\u2019s Corner and Dunsilly hotels, and Dillons Hotel in Letterkenny.<\/p>\n

The hotel\u2019s former owners, Kieran McAnallan, Felix Mooney, Brian McCormack, and Ernie Fisher, said: \u201cWe 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe 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\u2019s future under the McKeever family\u2019s stewardship.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"From<\/p>\n

From left, Eugene McKeever, Catherine McKeever, Brian McCormack, Ernie Fisher, Felix Mooney, Bridgene McKeever, Kieran McAnallan and Eddie McKeever<\/p>\n

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