Clonmel meat plant to become luxury hotel

THE site of a former meat factory in Clonmel is set to be transformed into a luxury hotel, retail units and a medical centre as part of an ambitious €90 million plan.

Developers Parma Developments have just submitted a planning application to Clonmel Borough Council for the project, which would see the creation of up to 300 permanent jobs.

Backers of the scheme, who include meat magnate Larry Goodman, also estimate that 500 jobs will be created during the construction process if the application gets the green light.