Fire causes damage in grounds of Kilkea Castle

A large fire caused extensive damage to a leisure centre at Kilkea Castle near Castledermot last night.

Three  fire service units including  a Water Tanker and an Hydraulic Platform attended the scene.

The four-storey castle dating from 1180 is a now four-star hotel and golf resort and boasts a leisure centre incorporating a swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and gym.