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Losses mounted at some of Paddy McKillen jnr’s Press Up venues ahead of takeover deal
Firms linked to Stella Cinema and restaurants in Blanchardstown recorded six-figure losses in 2024
Judge rejects Paddy McKillen jnr’s bid to have bankruptcy summons set aside
Bankruptcy summons by lender relates to an alleged €2.1m debt
McKillen jnr bid to set aside bankruptcy summons over alleged €2.1m debt set to be dismissed, judge indicates
Judge Liam Kennedy on Monday said the ‘direction of travel’ was that he would reject the application to dismiss a summons seeking the bankruptcy of McKillen jnr
Don’t sell to Bawag, advisory firm urges PTSB shareholders
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Company linked to Paddy McKillen jnr discloses ownership of properties around Workman’s Club
The hospitality entrepreneur bought back the well-known pub in central Dublin for an undisclosed fee earlier this year
Paddy McKillen jnr seeks €6.25m for Dublin docklands office block
The newly developed Cardiff Lane building comprises 7,420sq ft of grade A office space and a ground-floor retail unit
Well-known housebuilders pay €1.6m for famed Lamb Doyle’s pub
Price paid represents 41.8% discount on €2.75m which had been sought by Paddy McKillen jnr’s Oakmount in 2024
Landmark Dublin pub where Paddy McKillen jnr planned to build apartments seeks €3m
Well-known Lucan venue comes for sale fully let and is generating €275,000 in annual rental income
Porter Privé takes over former Grafter offices used by OpenAI
Emma Kennedy’s new venture now manages three Dublin city centre locations once controlled by Paddy McKillen jnr’s office business
Judge urged to consider ‘very significant’ change of circumstances in Paddy McKillen jnr bankruptcy application
Judge Liam Kennedy last month heard McKillen jnr’s application for dismissal of bankruptcy summons
Former Odessa Club premises primed for boutique hotel by Paddy McKillen jnr seeks occupier
Mel Sutcliffe’s Quanta Capital offering long lease term on former home of the Odessa Club
Paddy McKillen jnr claims in High Court lender was not authorised to give €3m loan
Businessman claims his guarantee on loan was void and/or unenforceable by reason of illegality
Paddy McKillen jnr ‘in desperate straits’ when seeking funds in late 2022, court hears
Lawyer rejects claims of ‘dishonesty’ on part of hotelier in his bid to overturn bankruptcy summons
Paddy McKillen jnr’s bid to set aside bankruptcy summons to be heard in May
Dublin businessman denies €2.1m debt claim
Paddy McKillen jnr takes legal challenge disputing alleged €2.1m debt
New action seeks to halt separate bankruptcy proceedings against businessman
Windfall for Donegal investors and Rotunda tests drones for medical deliveries
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McKillen jnr to seek examiner for his Kerry chocolate business
Patrick McKillen Jnr to ask Circuit Civil Court to protect his Seaclaidi Na Sceilge Teoranta from its creditors through appointment of examiner
Paddy McKillen jnr: restaurateur and hotelier who shuns the limelight
Since 2007, the Press Up hospitality group was a key and highly visible player in Dublin’s social scene
Paddy McKillen jnr challenges bankruptcy move against him over alleged €2.1m debt
McKillen jnr denies debt and wants bankruptcy summons dismissed
Two former Paddy McKillen jnr venues seeking total of €3.95m
Landmark Baggot Street pub and Temple Bar home of well-known cocktail club for sale on instructions of receiver
Eclective opens its latest Dublin venture on South William Street
Venue, called The Stapleton, is located within the Georgian surroundings of Powerscourt House
The winners and losers of Irish business in 2025: Tariffs, turbulence and turmoil
Some figures in Irish business rode the waves of tariffs, but some crashed beneath the tide
RTB closing in on deal for new offices at Clerys Quarter
Core Capital chief seeking new development opportunities following dismissal of Revenue winding-up petition
Revenue files summons against Press Up co-founder Paddy McKillen Jnr
Restaurateur and hotelier says action relates to company taxes during Covid which are being repaid under phased arrangement
Look inside: Luxurious Lad Lane apartment with private terraces overlooking Dublin city for €1.55m
Newly developed three-bed comes with bespoke, high-spec fit-out and three large balconies
Clerys Quarter developer does not expect full occupancy until 2027
Company behind redevelopment lost €15.3m in 2024
Magheramore Beach: The €613,000 Wicklow council paid to secure access was ‘likely less than cost of court challenge’
Local authority argued purchase would be less a less expensive means of guaranteeing a right of way than going to court
Famed Ivy to open second restaurant on Dawson Street
Asian-inspired Ivy Asia inks deal for ground-floor space at landmark building redeveloped by Paddy McKillen jnr
Eclective to open its first new bar and restaurant since change of ownership at Press Up group
Hospitality group has signed a 15-year lease to take over the former Farrier & Draper venue on South William Street in Dublin 2
Workman’s Club examinership extended to July 10th after good progress to ensure survival
Venue is part of Press Up group founded by businessmen Paddy McKillen junior and Matthew Ryan
Judgment for €8.7m sought against Paddy McKillen jnr, court hears
Case set for High Court list after judge rejects application to hear case in fast-track Commercial Court
Dean hotels lost €8.8m in year before sale to investors
Paddy McKillen jnr and Matt Ryan sold majority stake in group last year
Offers in excess of €4m expected for ‘Ireland’s most haunted’ house
Developer gives up the ghost on plan to transform Loftus Hall into boutique hotel
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