New owner announced for Limerick's award-winning Absolute Hotel

THE Absolute Hotel on the banks of the River Shannon in Limerick city centre has a new owner.

Luxury hotel chain The Talbot Collection has added the local hotel to its stable, in a move which marks its first foray into the Limerick market.

The purchase brings its portfolio to seven hotels across Wexford, Dublin, Cork, Tipperary, Carlow and Limerick, in addition to The Talbot Suites Self-Catering Apartments, Newbay House Exclusive Wedding Venue, and The Dome Entertainment Centre in Carlow.

“We’re proud to expand the Talbot Collection to Limerick and indeed the west coast — a city full of energy and opportunity,” said Philip Gavin, managing director of the Talbot Collection.

“This investment reflects our confidence in Ireland’s hospitality industry and our ongoing commitment to our people and guests.”

Managing Director of the Pettitt Group, owner of the Talbot Collection, Cormac Pettitt, added: “The acquisition of the Absolute Hotel is a significant milestone for the Talbot Collection. This is a superb hotel, with a great reputation. We are very excited to work with the fantastic team at the Absolute, led by general manager Donnacha Hurley.”

More than 800 people are employed across the Talbot Collection.

“Being part of the Talbot Collection offers great opportunities for our team,” said Mr Hurley.

“The Talbot Collection’s people-first culture aligns perfectly with what we’ve built here in Limerick, and we’re excited for the next chapter together.”

Founded in 1994, the Talbot Collection has grown from a single hotel into a diversified hospitality group encompassing premium hotels, wedding venues, and entertainment destinations. The group’s “More than Hotels” philosophy continues to guide its expansion, ensuring that investment, innovation, and community impact remain at the heart of its operations.

“Our focus has always been on creating exceptional experiences — for our guests, our people, and the communities we’re part of,” Mr Gavin added. “This acquisition marks another important step in that journey and reflects our continued confidence in the future of Irish hospitality,” he concluded.

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New owner announced for Limerick’s award-winning Absolute Hotel

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