Receivers appointed to Ashford Castle Hotel

Receivers have been appointed to Ashford Castle Hotel in Co. Mayo.

The luxury hotel in Cong - recognised as one of the leading hotels in Europe - is expected to continue trading as normal for the "foreseeable future", with bookings, deposits and events honoured.

The joint receivers appointed from Ernst and Young say employment and supplies will be retained, and there is a full commitment to the scheduled Christmas programme for the hotel.