The Park, Kenmare: New owner Bryan Meehan on moving the Brennan brothers' hotel forward

Joe McNamee meets Bryan Meehan and hears his inspiring vision for Kenmare’s renowned Park Hotel

Tara and Bryan Meehan, outside The Park, Kenmare. Pics: Sarah-Kate Murphy

In the world of hotels and luxury accommodation, the property itself tends to be the superstar, even as the general public remains clueless as to the identity of the hotelier. 

The exceptions that prove the rule are Francis and John Brennan, bona fide Irish celebrities and near-permanent fixtures on TV, or holding court in print or on radio. Francis even has his own signature homewares collection in Dunnes Stores.