 The total start-up cost for the project was more than £4.5 million in Irish pounds (approximately €5.7 million).With building costs of between £90 and £110 per square foot, it was reputed to be the most expensive construction project in Ireland.Tramore Fáilte, an arm of the South East Regional Tourism Organisation, provided £737,000 toward start-up costs, in addition to term loans and leasing arrangements of approximately £575,000.