Irish-owned Melbourne group bids for Slieve Russell


A MELBOURNE-based property group has emerged as the latest potential buyer for the Slieve Russell Hotel. The Brady Group, owned by Irishman Tony Brady and his family, has bid below the €35 million asking price set by agents for former billionaire Seán Quinn’s once most prized possession, according to the Sunday Times newspaper. The company is one of Australia’s largest […]


Conor McGregor links to Slieve Russell strengthen


MIXED martial arts champion Conor McGregor has said he’s keen to develop his business portfolio ‘across the globe’ as speculation mounts that he could buy the Slieve Russell Hotel. After going on sale at a staggering €35 million (£30 million), the 35-year-old fighter from Dublin was linked to the Ballyconnell-based hotel, which was built by former […]


Conor McGregor shows interest in the Slieve Russell


IRISH billionaires are set to go head -to-head once more as the award-winning Slieve Russell Hotel has returned to the market, with a €35 million (£30 million) price tag. Built and formerly owned by Fermanagh business tycoon Seán Quinn in 1992, the Ballyconnell became one of the leading hotels in Ireland, hosting hundreds of weddings […]


Conor McGregor ‘looking at’ Slieve Russell Hotel


THE Slieve Russell Hotel in Ballyconnell is expected to go on the market in the next number of weeks and it’s attracting the attention of former UFC champion Conor McGregor. In a video which has been shared wide and far on social media, former Ultimate Fighting Championship title holder Conor McGregor said he had been […]