Youghal hotel to be transformed into 'care centre' for Ukrainian refugees

No holiday bookings will be taken at the Quality Hotel in Youghal

Pre-booked functions and accommodation at the seaside hotel have been cancelled and while no current residents would be evicted, hotel management said they "are moving to a care model".

The new owners of Youghal's Quality Hotel are preparing to welcome Ukrainian refugees as the popular family hotel is being transformed into a "care centre".

And while no further holiday bookings are currently being taken, the new owners insist they want to retain the three-star hotel as a tourism and community attraction.