Plans for large casino in Cork rejected over 'high potential for nuisance'

The decision has been hailed as a 'big win' for the town of Ballincollig

There was a strong local campaign against the proposed development in Ballincollig, with an anonymous letter distributed locally urging people to object. Dozens of people lodged formal objections.

Plans for a large casino in Cork’s western suburbs have been shot down, amid concerns the “adult orientated” nature of the proposed facility presented a “high potential for nuisance”.

It was one of the reasons cited by city planners in their decision to refuse permission to Coalquay Leisure Limited for the proposed facility in Ballincollig.