FERMOY'S Grand Hotel has announced it is to cease trading.

Taking to Facebook, the establishment announced the news saying:

"It is with heavy hearts and much reluctance that we say goodbye to The Grand Hotel. 

"Over the past 12 years we have had tremendous support from our amazing and loyal staff, our suppliers and our fabulous customers."

The hotel thanked it's customers adding:

"Thank you for the good times and even during the tough times we have learned so much. 

"We take great memories of Fermoy with us. 

"It’s not how we hoped things would turn out and, despite our best efforts, we will cease trading on Sunday 10th November."