I guess this is meant to be the Shannon Cinema in Tarbert in Co. Kerry where the ferry takes you to Clare. The Shannon Cinema was opened in 1952 with “Broken Arrow” and was still known as the Tarbert Cinema in 1985 but was probably not showing films at the time. It also staged boxing tournaments and was run by Patrick Lynch.
This cinema was run by Patrick O’Shea and was one of a number with the name. The 800-seater was in operation by 1939 and was equipped with an RCA sound system. It was still screening films in May 1997 when it screened the Irish premiere of “Marvin’s Room” although this may have been a one-off. It is now some sort of restaurant.
The Adelphi was in operation by 1952. It was renovated and reopened in September 1971 under new management and was still screening films in 1976 but the closure date is unclear.
A Mrs Rafferty reopened this on 13 November 1980 as the Mecca with a double-bill of “Grease” and “Saturday Night Fever”. The eventual closing date is unclear.
The Bohemia appears to have been a three-tier house with 202 seats in the balcony, 180 in the stalls and 50 in the pit. The Kine Year Book lists it as the Ardee Cinema for the first few years of operation. It closed in 1979.
Affectionately known as Martin’s after its owner Martin Fleming, but latterly run by Brigid Fleming and a Mrs Roche with seating reduced to 300. Also staged boxing tournaments and plays, no advertising after 1967.
The Savoy was operating as a cinema from at least 1945 and was originally run but the Roscrea & Athy Cinema Company. It was renovated in 1981 at a cost of £25,000. It was up for sale in 1986 and originally closed in 1989. It was reopened by Aidan Doyle on 3 August 1990 when the first film said to be shown was “Pretty Woman”. Tickets for the 450-seater were just £1 for matinee screenings. It is unclear when it closed for the final time.
Yet more information. Closed in December 1994 when the new Omniplex opened and was demolished in May 1995. Sounds like it was owned by Ward Anderson from mid-1970s. A newspaper report stated it consisted of three “theatres”.
It was announced in November 1945 that the Abbey would be open in a matter of weeks. The cinema also had a ballroom attached which opened on 5 May 1946 with the Kingdom Dance Band performing. Like the old Abbey it was run by the Tobin Brothers. It has been derelict since the 1980s and is a listed building. Contrary to the above it was listed in the Kine Year Books from 1949 until 1971!
The Gaiety is shown as having 1 screen and 135 seats in a listing of Irish cinemas in 2001.
The Cineplex is shown as having 7 screens and 900 seats in a compilation of Irish cinemas in 2001.
I guess this is meant to be the Shannon Cinema in Tarbert in Co. Kerry where the ferry takes you to Clare. The Shannon Cinema was opened in 1952 with “Broken Arrow” and was still known as the Tarbert Cinema in 1985 but was probably not showing films at the time. It also staged boxing tournaments and was run by Patrick Lynch.
Was still screening films in 1981.
Longford Omniplex opened on 1 May 1998.
Actively showing films as early as 1949 and as late as 1987. Run by Mr Fitzgerald.
The Rainbow Cinema was advertising by 1945.
This cinema was run by Patrick O’Shea and was one of a number with the name. The 800-seater was in operation by 1939 and was equipped with an RCA sound system. It was still screening films in May 1997 when it screened the Irish premiere of “Marvin’s Room” although this may have been a one-off. It is now some sort of restaurant.
The cinema was up for sale in the early-1970s. It was reopened in 1973 by Joe and Marie Flanagan but closed by 1987.
The Adelphi was in operation by 1952. It was renovated and reopened in September 1971 under new management and was still screening films in 1976 but the closure date is unclear.
The Classic was in business by 1946 and still going in 1963.
A Mrs Rafferty reopened this on 13 November 1980 as the Mecca with a double-bill of “Grease” and “Saturday Night Fever”. The eventual closing date is unclear.
The site is now home to a Chinese takeaway and looks completely rebuilt. It’s at number 71.
Films began in June 1951 not long after the hall opened and ended when the hall closed as a cinema on 31 December 1969.
Bob’s Bingo Club operated here in the 1960s.
The building was flattened in April 1961.
Savoy was two screens from 1979 following a change of ownership. Opening films “The Champ” and “A Bridge Too Far”.
The Bohemia appears to have been a three-tier house with 202 seats in the balcony, 180 in the stalls and 50 in the pit. The Kine Year Book lists it as the Ardee Cinema for the first few years of operation. It closed in 1979.
Affectionately known as Martin’s after its owner Martin Fleming, but latterly run by Brigid Fleming and a Mrs Roche with seating reduced to 300. Also staged boxing tournaments and plays, no advertising after 1967.
The Savoy was operating as a cinema from at least 1945 and was originally run but the Roscrea & Athy Cinema Company. It was renovated in 1981 at a cost of £25,000. It was up for sale in 1986 and originally closed in 1989. It was reopened by Aidan Doyle on 3 August 1990 when the first film said to be shown was “Pretty Woman”. Tickets for the 450-seater were just £1 for matinee screenings. It is unclear when it closed for the final time.
Architect for the scheme was Frank Gibney.
The Omniplex opened on 6 July 2007.
Yet more information. Closed in December 1994 when the new Omniplex opened and was demolished in May 1995. Sounds like it was owned by Ward Anderson from mid-1970s. A newspaper report stated it consisted of three “theatres”.
Exact opening date 12 May 1947.
It was announced in November 1945 that the Abbey would be open in a matter of weeks. The cinema also had a ballroom attached which opened on 5 May 1946 with the Kingdom Dance Band performing. Like the old Abbey it was run by the Tobin Brothers. It has been derelict since the 1980s and is a listed building. Contrary to the above it was listed in the Kine Year Books from 1949 until 1971!