An appeal against a casino in Letterkenny has been turned down by An Bord Pleanala.
The appeal, which was made by a resident against the casino at Ramelton Road, was dismissed on the grounds that it was without substance or foundation.
An application had been made to change the use of the current premises from a bingo hall to a private members casino club.
The local council had refused a subsequent application for permission for the retention of advertising signage.
But the change of use to a casino, which is operated by Majestic Casinos, was granted subject to a number of conditions.