Investment loosens Francis Brennan’s control of Park Hotel, Co Kerry

Television personality and hotelier Francis Brennan has given up complete control of his luxury five-star Park Hotel in Co Kerry.

The move follows Fergal Naughton, chief executive of manufacturing giant Glen Dimplex, investing to take “a substantial minority shareholding” in the Kenmare hotel.

Prior to the deal, Mr Brennan — co-presenter of RTÉ’s At Your Service — had enjoyed 100% control of the hotel business since 1986.