Larne FC’s Kenny Bruce to open Co. Antrim hotel

Kenny Bruce, the owner of Larne FC is to open a new hotel in Co. Antrim.

The Irish league side chief was given the go ahead by planners to establish a boutique-style hotel in the port town.

Mr Bruce is also the co-founder of online estate agency Purplebricks and said the hotel will offer 24 bedrooms and a rooftop terrace.

Mr Bruce said: “This is a great opportunity to bring a modern and high quality tourism offering to Larne and to invest in the wider area by providing employment.

“I look forward to working in partnership with planners and other stakeholders to ensure we meet the highest standards required of us.”