Pat McDonagh's hotel group report 'false' and 'vexatious' post on refugees to gardai
Gardai contacted and legal proceedings initiated, say hotel owners
SUPERMAC'S boss Pat McDonagh's hotel group has contacted gardai and initiated legal proceedings this Saturday over a "false" and "vexatious" social media post.
The post on X (formerly Twitter) reads: "Charleville Park Hotel has been taken over by IPA Staff have been given notice."
It was posted on Saturday morning and has received over 100,000 views this Saturday evening.
Limerick Live contacted the The Só Hotel Group which owns the Charleville Park Hotel, as well as Castletroy Park Hotel and Castle Oaks House Hotel in Limerick.
A spokesperson said: "This post is false, vexatious and has caused considerable damage and upset to the hotel staff and owners. Please remove it immediately. The post has been reported to An Garda Síochána and we have initiated legal proceedings."
They added: "We will take every step necessary to protect our staff and reputation."
The Charleville Park Hotel - located just a couple of miles from the Limerick county bounds - employs up to 150 between full and part-time staff.