Article: McManus taking demesne chance.(PROPERTY)

Byline: Cliodhna O'Donoghue Property Editor

PICTURESQUE Luttrelstown Castle and demesne in Castleknock, Dublin 15 looks set to become Sandy Lane Mark 2 if the consortium headed by JP McManus is successful in its EU150m plus acquisition.

McManus is also part owner of the exclusive Sandy Lane hotel and golf complex in Barbados -- along with Dermot Desmond and John Magnier who are likely investors of this latest Irish castle and grounds take over. The deal is close to fruition and is expected to be announced within weeks.

Galway-born Colm Hannon who manages Luttrelstown declined to comment but his previous role as manager of the Sandy Lane complex ...

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