Court orders Galway sex cinemas to shut down

Date Published: 06-Jun-2008

The operator of two cinemas showing adult movies, was ordered to close them for non-compliance with planning regulations, when the matter came before Galway District Court on Wednesday.

Businessman John Kellegher, who operates Jade Winters sex shop in Liosban Industrial Estate, was not represented or in court to hear Galway City Council’s case against him.

Solicitor for the local authority, Robert Meehan, said he had been notified that the matter would not be contested.

Enforcement officer, Michéal Duffy, gave evidence that when the building was first inspected last August half of the premises, which is meant to be used for retail use only, was found to have
two cinemas — a 12 and nine seater — as well as video booths and private rooms. There was also unauthorised illuminated signage to the front.

Mr. Meehan said that these were…