Released on: June 16, 2008, 2:21 am

Press Release Author: Mark Dunphy/Dunphy Public Relations

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: Monday, 16 June 08 - A leading tourist accommodation group
has been granted planning permission to incorporate a historic 17th century country
house, near Quin in County Clare, into a EUR25m hotel complex.

Press Release Body: Atlantis Developments Ltd. said that the 5-star development
would create 30 jobs during construction and a further 45 full-time and part-time
positions when it opens in 2010.

Ballykilty Manor Hotel and Holiday Complex will include 44 bedrooms, extensive spa
and leisure facilities, a 400-person function and conference room, public bar and
130-seater restaurant. The 50-acre site will also feature 14 holiday lodges and an
event course, designed by International and European Championship course designer
Tommy Brennan.

Work on the hotel complex is expected to get underway shortly and will be completed
in time for 2010 season.

Ballykilty Manor, which is listed in Dr Hugh Weir's 'Houses of Clare ' book, has its
origins in the early 17th century. Among its owners was the family of Clare native
Colonel Thomas Blood, who famously stole the Crown from the Tower of London on 9 May
1671.

Mr. John D. Flanagan of Atlantis Developments Ltd. described the refurbishment of
Ballykilty Manor as the resurrection of a sleeping giant.

"The development will involve the careful restoration of the existing manor house
and its delicate incorporation as the centrepiece of the entire development. Once
complete, the development will provide guests with a unique blend of heritage and
21st century luxury."

Mr. Flanagan added, "Ballykilty Manor Hotel and Holiday Complex will continue
Atlantis Developments' commitment to excellence in design and style and will be an
invaluable addition to County Clare's tourism infrastructure. It will be marketed at
overseas visitors as well as a rapidly growing domestic market. The development will
also contribute greatly to the local economy."

Ballykilty Manor Hotel will be the sixth hotel to be developed by Atlantis
Developments Ltd. as it continues to strengthen its portfolio in the hotel sector.

Since 2006, the holiday and accommodation body has opened the newly refurbished
Peacockes Hotel in Maam Cross, County Galway; Tír Gan Éan House Hotel and Holiday
Complex in Doolin, County Clare; the Smerwick Harbour Hotel, near Dingle, County
Kerry; the Burren Coast Hotel and Holiday Lodges in Ballyvaughan, County Clare; and
the Cliffs of Moher Hotel in Liscannor, County Clare. The new hotels have generated
in excess of 235 jobs.

The group is also promoting the famed Joseph McHugh\'s pub in Liscannor and the AA
5-star Ballyvara House in Doolin.

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