New owners of popular Kildare hotel celebrate next chapter
Matthew O’Callaghan, Keadeen Hotel proprietor (left) with Michael Masterson, general manager of the Keadeen Hotel and Denis Williams, Keadeen Hotel proprietor (right), Photo: Robbie Reynolds
THE Keadeen Hotel’s owners, Matthew O’Callaghan and Denis Williams, welcomed the local community and public representatives Senator Fiona O’Loughlin, Cathal Barry TD and councillors, Pat Balfe, Peggy O’Dwyer and Brian O’Loughlin marking a continued legacy of family ownership and community commitment. The evening celebrated the O’Callaghan family’s plans Keadeen’s future, which include significant capital investment plans to both enhance the hotel’s current facilities, upgrade the leisure Centre and to add additional bedrooms which will enable the hotel to drive additional visitor numbers into the town and local area.
The hotel was acquired by the O’Callaghan family last July, experienced hoteliers, and owners of both The Fairways Hotel and The Gateway Hotel in Dundalk.
Matthew O’Callaghan, owner, said: “This evening was about celebrating the Keadeen’s legacy and sharing our commitment to its future with the Newbridge community. We look forward to adding new chapters to its rich history while retaining the warm, welcoming spirit that generations of guests have loved.”
As part of this transition, the O’Callaghan family has appointed Kildare native, and tenured hotelier, Michael Masterson, as the new general manager.
Michael Masterson, general manager of the Keadeen Hotel, said: “It is an honor to be entrusted with the management of The Keadeen Hotel, a cornerstone of our local community here in Newbridge, and of Kildare’s thriving tourism industry. I look forward to bringing fresh perspectives to the Keadeen Hotel, alongside the O’Callaghan Family and the iNUA Hotel Collection while honoring the hotel’s rich heritage.”
Sean O’Driscoll, director of hotels at Cliste Hospitality and CEO of the iNUA Collection, which manages The Keadeen on behalf of the O’Callaghan family, added, “It is a pleasure to celebrate this new chapter for the Keadeen Hotel alongside the Newbridge community. We are proud to be part of this journey with the O’Callaghan family and look forward to supporting the hotel’s continued success in Kildare.” Established in 1970, the Keadeen boasts 69 bedrooms and extensive conference, occasion, banqueting, and is one of Ireland’s premier Wedding Venues – including The Amphitheatre, a one-of-a-kind outdoor wedding & event venue.
