35-year-old by-law sees gaming licence application for Mitchelstown arcade dismissed in court

An application for a gaming licence for an arcade in Mitchelstown has been dismissed in court - because of a 35-year-old by-law that specifically bans such businesses in the Co Cork town.

Perks Mitchelstown Ltd applied for a gaming licence to the former Weavers Bar on Lower Cork Street, having received planning permission last year to change the use of the premises to an amusement arcade.