Northland Properties Acquires Hotel & Golf Links,

October 18, 2019 - Northland Properties is excited to announce the purchase of Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links in Dublin, Ireland, the company’s first in Ireland.

With convenient access to (DUB), Dublin City Centre and the fishing villages of and , this picturesque hotel offers 134 well-appointed guest rooms, including spacious suites overlooking the Bernhard Langer designed championship links golf course, along with a fitness centre and meeting and banquet facilities.

“We are thrilled to be expanding into Ireland. It’s such a stunning part of the world and this property is incredibly special,” said Mitchell Gaglardi, Northland Properties UK & Ireland Managing Director. “We have great respect for the existing team and the long history of the hotel – combined with our own 50 plus years of experience, we see a winning formula.”

This property boasts a rich history as the former home of the famous Jameson family, founders of Jameson Irish Whiskey. Set along the breathtaking ‘The Velvet Strand’, one of the most stunning stretches of uninterrupted coastline in Ireland, this coastal hotel caters to leisure, business and golf enthusiasts alike. From the hotel, guests will be able to easily access city centre Dublin in under 25 minutes and the main airport in mere minutes.

“We’re passionate about guest experience and the goal of making each and every stay memorable. We’re absolutely thrilled about our future in Dublin as a fresh adventure begins on the Emerald Isle,” said Gaglardi.

Northland Properties is privately owned by the Canadian Gaglardi family of Vancouver. Founded in 1963 by its chairman Bob Gaglardi. The company operates hotels, restaurants and bars across Canada, the USA, the UK and Ireland.

For further information, images or to arrange interviews, please contact: Sarah Heppell - UK Group Marketing Manager 07956 278 115 / 0191 229 2612 [email protected]

To learn more about Portmarnock visit www.portmarnock.com

To learn more about Sandman Hotel Group, go to www.sandmansignature.co.uk