- Donnacha Hurley has been appointed general manager of the Limerick Strand Hotel.
- Hurley brings more than 25 years of industry experience to the role.
- He previously served as chief executive of Limerick Chamber.
- Hurley succeeds the late Stephen O’Connor.
- The hotel is part of the MHL Hotel Collection.
The Limerick Strand Hotel has appointed Donnacha Hurley as general manager. Hurley brings more than 25 years of industry experience having held positions in Ireland, England and Switzerland, most recently serving as chief executive of Limerick Chamber. He succeeds the late Stephen O’Connor. The appointment was made by MHL Hotel Collection partners John Lally and Paul Higgins.
Hurley will oversee all aspects of operations at the four-star riverside hotel including the River Bar and Restaurant, conference and events facilities and Energize Health Club. A native of Ballykeeffe in County Limerick, his career included roles with Holiday Inn, Tate Modern, Jurys Doyle Hotel Group and Whitbread before returning to Limerick in 2007 as opening general manager of the Limerick Marriott Hotel. He took the helm at the Absolute Hotel Limerick in 2008 where he spent more than 17 years.
Hurley holds an Executive MBA from the University of Limerick, an MSc in Hospitality Management from TU Dublin and a Diploma in Hotel Management from Shannon College of Hotel Management. He has held leadership roles including president of Limerick Chamber, board member of Discover Limerick DAC and national council member of the Irish Hotels Federation.
Donnacha Hurley shared “Hospitality is where my heart is. My time with Limerick Chamber was a privilege, but leading The Limerick Strand Hotel felt like coming home. The Strand is one of Limerick’s landmark hotels with a proud reputation for hospitality and service.”
