Former Park Hotel,

FORMER PARK HOTEL
DRUMMULLAGH OMEATH CO. LOUTH

RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE APPROXIMATELY 85 ACRES ON THE PICTURESQUE SITE OF THE FORMER PARK HOTEL

This potential development opportunity includes elevated lands overlooking
Warrenpoint and Carlingford Lough, situated only 0.6 miles from the new
Narrow Water bridge, currently under construction and due to be completed
around 2027. Upon completion the Narrow Water bridge is expected to become
a landmark of cross-border cooperation, significantly improving transportation
lines and contributing to the region’s economic and social development.

Guide Price: Offers around €2,650,000
Closing Date for offers: Thursday 26th June 2025

THE PARK HOTEL- DRUMMULLAGH OMEATH
The Park Hotel is located in Drummullagh, Omeath, Co Louth on an elevated site
with spectacular views over Carlingford lough and the Cooley and Mourne
Mountains.
The existing hotel is located within the countryside, in an ‘Area of outstanding natural
beauty’ identified as AONB 1 (Carlingford & Feede Mountains) from the Louth
County Development plan the adjoining lower lands to the east are in an “Area of
high scenic quality”, AHSQ 1 (Feede Mountains and Cooley area).
The site is within the designated “Historic Garden & designed landscaped”, as per
the Louth County development plan.
History of the Park Hotel, Omeath
The original house was constructed by John Obins Woods in 1860. In 1946 the
house was purchased by the Dobbin family who opened it as an unlicensed hotel.
Additional bedrooms were added, and a license was granted in 1953. The former
coach house was renovated and converted to use as family quarters. In 1960s the
hotel was expanded to provide a new function room and resident’s lounge.
In 1992 the hotel was purchased by Colman Rooney. He extended the existing
function room on the west side of the hotel.
In 2003 the hotel was purchased by the current owner who ran the hotel for several
years, prior to submitting an application for a larger hotel.
In 2012 planning permission was granted for the demolition of the existing hotel and
construction of a new 69 bedroom hotel with associated function room, restaurant,
bar, staff accommodation, ancillary accommodation, solar panels, car parking and
landscaping.

LOCATION
Park Hotel: Approximate distance
Newry 6.1 miles
Dundalk 12.9 miles
Belfast 44.4 miles
Dublin 64.4 miles
Narrow Water Bridge (under construction) 0.6 miles
From Newry take the Albert Basin Road/ Fathom Line for approximately 4.6 miles,
continue into ROI and proceed for 1.2 miles on the R173 and the subject property
will be located on your right-hand side.
R173

FARMYARD & LANDS
In addition, there is a farmyard with a silo and lean too shed and stables.
Off the approximately 84.9 acres, approximately 39 acres are currently in woodland
with approximately 9.5 acres grazing lands adjacent to the farmyard and fronting
the road at the Omeath end.
The remaining lands between the Omeath road and the avenue extend to
approximately 32 acres and has not been farmed in recent years. The former Gate
Lodge located in the Southeast corner is not currently habitable but may have
potential for a replacement (subject to planning).

PLANNING
The most recent planning consent was approved in 2012 for the demolition of the
existing hotel and construction of a new 69 bedroom hotel.
Drawings & elevations available upon request.
Intending purchasers are advised to seek their own independent advice on
planning, should they so desire.

SINGLE FARM PAYMENT
Single farm payment entitlements will not be included within the sale.

OFFERS
Whilst the agents invite offers from interested parties for this property initially on a
private basis, we reserve the right on behalf of the Vendors to conclude the bidding
(if necessary) by holding a meeting of all bidders on a specified date and time in
our office.
In the event that a meeting is to be arranged, only those parties with a valid offer
on the property can be assured of being notified of the specific time and date.

VACANT POSSESSION
Vacant possession will be granted to the successful purchaser on completion.

VENDOR’S SOLICITOR
Niall Breen & Co, 10 Roden Place Townparks, Dundalk Co. Louth A91 T8YK
0429332467
[email protected]

VIEWING
Lands- By inspection at any time

GUIDE PRICE
Offers around €2,650,000

CLOSING DATE FOR OFFERS (UNLESS PREVIOUSLY SOLD)
Thursday 26th June 2025

JOINT SELLING AGENT
Tiernan Mallon, Mallon Property
8 Dublin Street, Townparks, Dundalk
Co.Louth A91 XV8X
0429329900
[email protected]