Liquidator appointed to Waterford Castle and Hotel

Brides-to-be breathed a sigh of relief yesterday when it became clear in the High Court that receptions they booked at the four-star Waterford Castle and Hotel will go ahead despite the financial crash of the complex.

With the appointment of Aiden Murphy as official liquidator over two companies which own and operate the island hotel and golf course, summer holiday bookings and golf outings have also been guaranteed.

Mr Justice Michael Moriarty, appointing Mr Murphy at the request of a Nama company, said the complex now had the opportunity of continuing to be run as a going concern.