Bohs barman awarded €8,700

A tribunal has heard of the “serious financial difficulty” facing Dalymount Park-based Bohemians FC. The club had not made a profit since 2004, the Employment Appeals Tribunal was told.

A former president of the club gave evidence to the tribunal that in the latter part of 2009, any casual labouring staff left the club’s employment and it had just seven employees. In 2009, the club made a loss of €1.9m and the following year the loss was €1.5m. Bohemians also had a bank debt of €4m.

The details emerged in an action brought by the club barman, Alan Brady, claiming unfair dismissal by the club in December 2011. Mr Brady, of Carnlough Road, Cabra, was the only full-time person working in the bar. On match nights, casual staff were employed.