Sports groups unite to oppose major bingo hall

FIVE major Cork city sports groups have joined forces to hit out at the controversial €750,000 Rock Bingo development, claiming it will have a “devastating effect” on the funding of their organisations.

In a letter sent by Blue Demons basketball club, Glen Rovers hurling club, Na Piarsaigh hurling and football club, Neptune basketball club and the parochial hall in Gurranabraher, the groups said their futures were at risk if the 1,000-seater commercial bingo hall continues.

The correspondence, seen by the Irish Examiner, said the organisations have concerns over the viability of their “services and facilities” in Cork city as a result of the new competitors.