US embassy to move to former Jury's hotel site in Ballsbridge

The US government agreed to a $700m deal to build a new embassy on the site

US Ambassador to Ireland Claire D. Cronin said representatives have “outgrown” the current building which is located just down the road from the new site. Pic: Leah Farrell / © RollingNews.ie

The US government has completed the process required to turn the former Jury’s hotel in Ballsbridge Co Dublin into its new embassy, following reports at the end of last year that it had purchased the site.

US representatives had shown interest in the site over a number of years and previously expressed interest in building an upgraded embassy.