A new boutique hotel in Temple Bar has been given the green light, despite strong opposition from two local residents' groups who fear it could lead to the development of another "super-pub". A new boutique hotel in Temple Bar has been given the green light, despite strong opposition from two local residents' groups who fear it could lead to the development of another "super-pub". Dublin City Council has granted planning permission for a 12-bedroom hotel at the corner of Merchant's Arch and Temple Bar Square. The owner of the property, Sandra Doone, said the site contained an under-utilised building which was in poor condition and the proposed hotel would "contribute positively to Temple Bar Square and surrounding environment of the city". Ms Doone is the wife of Thomas Doone, who owns the adjoining Merchant's Arch pub.

Source: Irish Independent October 29, 2019 02:37 UTC