Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:03 PM

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Pretax profit at the Dublin casino business established by the late Richard Quirke last year increased by 5.5 per cent to €8.22 million [$9.32 million].
Accounts filed by Dublin Pool and Juke Box Company Ltd show it enjoyed the profit increase as revenue dipped marginally from €12.96 million to €12.72 million in the 12 months to the end of June last.
Founding shareholder Mr Quirke died on October 5th last and a note with the accounts said Mr Quirke’s “contribution to the development and success of the business is immeasurable”.
The company has been renamed Carlton Entertainment business is today run by Mr Quirke’s daughter Debbie Lawrence, and its flagship outlet is the Carlton Casino – formerly Dr Quirkey’s Good Time Emporium on Dublin’s O’Connell Street.