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The Department of Justice said it had yet to be formally notified of any moves to convert Hatch Hall into a hotel. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times Ashford Castle owners to turn Dublin direct provision centre into 5-star hotel
  • Conor Pope
  • March 25, 2019, 19:40

Hatch Hall was used for 90 years as residence for UCD students

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Ashford Castle owners to turn Dublin direct provision centre into 5-star hotel

Ashford Castle owners to turn Dublin direct provision centre into 5-star hotel Hatch Hall was used for 90 years as residence for UCD students

Harvey’s Point in Donegal sold to investment fund

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