This project included the re-development of a Protected Structure, refurbishment and enlargement with 150 aditional bedrooms, glass crystal rooftop, conferencing and function suite.  Simon Clear & Associates worked as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including hotel design and conservation architects.  There was extensive pre-application consulstation and architectural modelling which resulted in permission granted by An Bord Pleanala following an appeal by An Taisce.