The Talbot Collection has announced that it has acquired the Clonmel Park Hotel in Co. Tipperary.
The Clonmel Park Hotel is The Talbot Collection's third hotel in Munster and its eighth hotel in total.
The group's seven other hotels are located across counties Cork, Carlow, Wexford and Dublin.
The Clonmel Park Hotel has been under the management of Tetrarch for seven years and employs 120 people.
It includes 99 bedrooms, a bar, a restaurant, a leisure centre, a spa, and conference and banqueting facilities, including a 500-seater ballroom.
The Talbot Collection Managing Director Statements
The Talbot Collection managing director Philip Galvin stated, "We are thrilled to be able to announce our acquisition of the Clonmel Park Hotel. We have long admired this hotel not only for its fantastic location but also its commitment to delivering exceptional service to its customers. We have been working alongside Tetrarch and CBRE to make the transition as smooth as possible and would like to extend our thanks, and credit to both."
Galvin added, "The team is the biggest asset to the hotel and the Clonmel Park Hotel has an incredibly skilled and dedicated team that we as a group look forward to working alongside."
Pettitt Group Managing Director Statement
Managing director of The Talbot Collection owner Pettitt Group Cormac Pettitt stated, "This is a major acquisition for us as a group. We have grown our Talbot Collection Brand from our original property the Talbot Hotel Wexford. We are delighted to extend this now to Tipperary, our fifth county, and to the thriving town of Clonmel. Our team prides itself on delivering a four-star hospitality experience and we are very excited about doing this in Clonmel for many years to come."
Clonmel Park Hotel General Manager Statement
Clonmel Park Hotel general manager Maciek Szczepaniec stated, "This is an incredibly exciting time for the Clonmel Park Hotel as we join the Talbot Collection family. They have an outstanding reputation in the hospitality industry, and we already align on many things as a business. Ensuring security for our staff and delivering amazing service to our guests is our key priority, and we know we can continue to do this as part of The Talbot Collection."
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