Path clear for Brennan hotel plan

The way has been cleared for hotelier and TV show presenter John Brennan to obtain planning permission for a multimillion-euro tourism facility near Kenmare, Co Kerry.

The county council has unanimously agreed to materially contravene its planning bible — the county development plan — in relation to proposals for a development at Dromquinna Manor, which is expected to create up to 50 full-time and 25 seasonal jobs.

The period property on 38 acres was purchased last year by Mr Brennan and his wife Gwen, reportedly for a knockdown €2m. Planning is expected to be granted.