More than 250 jobs announced for Cork

A US hotel chain has announced plans to create more than 250 jobs in Cork over the next five years.

Marriott Hotels is planning a €10m investment in the area, with most of the jobs expected to be provided through the establishment of a European regional headquarters for a division of the company in Cork.

Marriott already runs the Druids Glen Hotel and Country Club in Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow.