McKeever Hotel Group has confirmed its acquisition of the Armagh City Hotel from its original owners for an undisclosed sum.

The popular city centre hotel, which has a team of 160 staff, first opened 23 years ago. It has been a venue for large-scale events in Co Armagh, hosting concerts, sporting events and political gatherings.

It had gone on sale at the end of July last year with a guide price of £9m.

It joins five other hotels in the McKeever Hotel group – Co Antrim’s Dunadry, Adair Arms, Corr’s Corner and Dunsilly hotels, and Dillons Hotel in Letterkenny.

The hotel’s former owners, Kieran McAnallan, Felix Mooney, Brian McCormack, and Ernie Fisher, said: “We are delighted that the McKeever team is now at the helm of the Armagh City Hotel. We are confident that their combined experience, knowledge and family-focused approach will be fundamental in driving this great facility, and its loyal workforce, forward. We are incredibly proud of what we have achieved over the past 23 years and deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey. As we step aside, we do so with immense appreciation and excitement for the hotel’s future under the McKeever family’s stewardship.”

Private healthcare facility the Mid Ulster Clinic has become the first clinic in the UK and Ireland to offer the Capilo scalp and hair care range, a dermatologically certified treatment developed by Spanish brand Eva Professional and exclusively distributed by Antrim-based Savvy & Shine Professional Haircare.

The introduction of Capilo marks a significant step in providing specialist scalp treatments for clients experiencing issues such as hair thinning, dandruff, excessive oil production, and scalp sensitivity.

The range combines natural active ingredients with scientifically formulated solutions, offering professional-grade care for those seeking targeted treatments.

 

The Capilo range has been introduced at Mid Ulster Clinic to meet growing demand for specialist scalp treatments. Clients attending the clinic can now benefit from expert scalp consultations and personalised treatment plans tailored to their specific needs.

Dr Declan Quinn, co-founder of Mid Ulster Clinic, said: “Scalp health is a key factor in maintaining healthy hair, yet it is often overlooked.

“The Capilo range offers a professional, evidence-based solution to common scalp concerns, ensuring that clients receive effective and personalised treatments.”

Joanna also highlighted the importance of ensuring clients receive the right products for their specific needs.

“Many people struggle with scalp concerns but are unsure which products are best suited to them” she said. “Hair professionals know their clients best, but this technology allows them to go further. It offers a scientific way to support the recommendations they already provide, ensuring that clients get the most effective solutions for their specific needs.”

Savvy & Shine has been supplying professional haircare products since 2010, working with salons and hair professionals across the UK and Ireland. The company focuses on distributing high-quality, cruelty-free, and environmentally conscious brands, ensuring that professionals have access to sustainable and effective haircare solutions.

“As a distributor, we are committed to ensuring that hair professionals and clients alike have access to the best products on the market,” said Joanna.

Capilo offers a range of targeted treatments backed by dermatological research, giving professionals the tools they need to support their clients’ scalp health.”

For more information about Savvy & Shine’s full range of consumer and salon only products go to savvyandshine.com