Student hurt playing ‘blind man’s bluff’ at adventure centre gets €27k

A 17-year-old student, who suffered two black eyes and a deviation of his nose while playing “blind man’s buff” in an adventure centre, has been awarded €27,000 damages in the Circuit Civil Court.

Barrister Caroline Williams told the court the incident happened in October 2012 as Anthony McDonagh was blindfolded for the purpose of an activity at Carlington Adventure Centre, Tholsel St, Carlingford, Co Louth.

Ms Williams said Anthony collided with a tree while he was playing and suffered two black eyes and a laceration to his nose, which was deviated.