Local family plan to spend €50m on Westport House

Westport House in Co Mayo has been bought by a local family who have pledged to retain all staff and spend €50m on developing the estate over the next five years.

Portwest’s Hughes family, who operate Hotel Westport, were confirmed yesterday as the buyers of the 10-bedroom mansion which was put on the market by Nama last year for €10m.

The agreement was finalised last week but the actual selling price has not been disclosed.