Public have their say on Mount Murray closure

Friday, 6 February 2015 00:00

Today's closure of the Mount Murray is a great loss for the Isle of Man.

That's the message from people in Douglas as the hotel and country club shuts its doors after 20 years.

It floundered after difficulties with an insurance pay-out following a fire 14-months ago - which devastated the accommodation block.

These residents say it needed a revamp but it's left a gaping hole in the Island's hospitality market:

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