Paddy McKillen jnr
Paddy McKillen jnr is a prominent Irish property developer known for his ventures in the hospitality and leisure sectors. Recently, he made headlines as his company, Oakmount, sought to sell 21 acres of land at Magheramore Beach after failing to secure planning permission for a proposed boutique holiday resort and surf school.
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Paddy McKillen jnr’s Press Up Group previously received planning permission for the conversion of the upper floors into a boutique hotel.
Famed Dublin city premises primed for boutique hotel by Paddy McKillen jnr seeks occupier – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-27
Paddy McKillen jnr is challenging a bid to bring bankruptcy proceedings against him over an alleged €2.1 million debt.
Paddy McKillen jnr challenges bankruptcy move against him over alleged €2.1m debt – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-03-02
Paddy McKillen Jnr had another bad year as his company was taken over and his plans for a resort were blocked.
Tariffs, turbulence and turmoil – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-26
Paddy McKillen jnr's Oakmount previously acquired Loftus Hall for €1.75 million.
Meath investor to transform ‘Ireland’s most haunted’ house following €3m purchase – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-12
Paddy McKillen Jnr is a well-known restaurateur and hotelier, and co-founder of the Press Up Hospitality Group.
Revenue files summons against Press Up co-founder Paddy McKillen Jnr – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-30
Paddy McKillen Jnr had hoped to develop a €40 million surf school, accommodation and restaurant there, but the proposal was rejected by An Bord Pleanála.
Wicklow County Council paid €613,000 to secure public access to Magheramore Beach – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-04Paddy McKillen jnr is one of the founders of the hospitality group Eclective, formerly known as Press Up.
Eclective to open its first new bar and restaurant since change of ownership at Press Up group – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-14
Paddy McKillen jnr is involved in the Oakmount property group that bought two buildings in 2023.
Who owns St Stephen’s Green? A guide to the buildings on Dublin’s most famous square – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-07
Paddy McKillen jnr was involved as a successful bidder for the lands overlooking Magheramore Beach.
Wicklow County Council acquires Magheramore lands with access to famous beach – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-07
Developer Paddy McKillen jnr has abandoned his ambitious plan to transform Loftus Hall into a luxurious boutique hotel.
Paddy McKillen jnr seeking €4m for ‘Ireland’s most haunted’ house – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-02
Paddy McKillen jnr led the Dean Hotel Group in the purchase of The Clarence Hotel.
Dean Hotel Group paid €18m cash for The Clarence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-17
Paddy McKillen jnr was the major shareholder in Press Up before a restructuring of the group last year.
Eclective ditches previous Press Up plan to open a Stella Cinema in Bray – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-08
Paddy McKillen jnr’s Oakmount has instructed online auction specialist BidX1 to offer the property for sale.
McKillen jnr seeks buyer for Magheramore Beach lands – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-04
