- The Johnstown Collection is investing over €39.5m across its portfolio.
- The Johnstown Estate receives €26m for expansion including 90 new bedrooms.
- Mount Juliet Estate receives €8m for Manor House restoration.
- Trim Castle Hotel receives €5.5m for upgrades including rooftop thermal suite.
- Johnny Sexton appointed as strategic adviser.
The Johnstown Collection is executing a major investment programme across its portfolio with over €39.5m allocated toward expanding and upgrading its luxury hotel assets. Owned by entrepreneur Barry English the group has distributed funding across three landmark properties. The Johnstown Estate receives €26m for expansion including 90 new guest bedrooms, expanded conference and sporting facilities and a new 180-seater Italian restaurant.
Mount Juliet Estate in Co. Kilkenny receives €8m dedicated to restoration of the historic Manor House. Trim Castle Hotel in Co. Meath receives €5.5m for upgrades including a new rooftop thermal suite.
The capital injection coincides with the appointment of former Irish rugby captain Johnny Sexton as a strategic adviser. Sexton will guide senior leadership on team culture, performance and elite operational habits as the luxury collection scales its corporate and international client appeal.