Supermac's boss disputes claim by former franchisees that they did not know of planning decision

The case has been adjourned to next month

Patrick "Pat" McDonagh (pictured) and two of his companies, Supermac's Ireland Ltd and Funworld ireland Ltd, were sued by former Superemac’s franchisees John and Mary Lyons who now operate "The Hungry Lyons" restaurant next door to Mr McDonagh's Funworld bowling centre on the Ennis Road. File picture: Collins Courts

Supermac's boss Pat McDonagh has disputed a claim in the High Court on behalf of former franchisees that they were unaware planners decided works on a new rival restaurant in an adjacent bowling centre in Limerick did not require planning permission.

Mr McDonagh and two of his companies, Supermac's Ireland Ltd and Funworld ireland Ltd, were sued by former Superemac’s franchisees John and Mary Lyons who now operate "The Hungry Lyons" restaurant next door to Mr McDonagh's Funworld bowling centre on the Ennis Road.