Garda raids blamed for bingo hall profitability damage

Garda raids on the 1,000-seater Rock Bingo hall in Togher were blamed by the proprietor for putting off big charities from holding their fundraising events at the premises at the High Court in Cork yesterday.

James Barber of Omega Leisure Ltd, which operates as Rock Bingo, said raids of the premises on Jan 1, 4, 6, and 8 had damaged the reputation and profitability of the centre.

Mr Barber who recently won his case establishing his legal entitlement to operate the business commenced his legal action against the State for damages.