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The Capitol Cinema in Grand Parade, Cork city, in 1973 Cork City Ireland, Love Ireland, Dublin City, Ireland Travel, Old Pictures, Old Photos, Berwick Street, Lecture Theatre, Lectures Room

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Lecture Theatre

The Capitol Cinema in Grand Parade, Cork city, in 1973

Opened by the Lord Mayor Alfie Byrne in 1936 The Leinster Cinema wasn’t a financial success and closed as a cinema in May 1968. Turned into an ice rink, it was finally demolished in 2004 and an apartment building constructed on the site Ireland Pictures, Dublin Street, Dolphin House, Old Irish, Ice Rink, Rialto

Ireland Pictures

Opened by the Lord Mayor Alfie Byrne in 1936 The Leinster Cinema wasn’t a financial success and closed as a cinema in May 1968. Turned into an ice rink, it was finally demolished in 2004 and an apartment building constructed on the site

In Galway on November 22, 1939, the Estoria Cinema opened at Nile Lodge. It had 776 seats. The first film that was shown there was The Great Waltz with Lins Rainer. The Perils Of Pauline, Lonesome Pine, Kit Carson, Most Popular Movies, Theatres, Phantom Of The Opera, Galway, Waltz, Nile

The Perils Of Pauline

Most Popular Movies

Phantom Of The Opera

In Galway on November 22, 1939, the Estoria Cinema opened at Nile Lodge. It had 776 seats. The first film that was shown there was The Great Waltz with Lins Rainer.

Lyric Cinema, Brew’s Hill, Navan, Co. Meath 1942 Limerick City, Navan, Cinema Theatre, Urban Center, Streamline Moderne, Modernist, Facade, Brewing

Streamline Moderne

Lyric Cinema, Brew’s Hill, Navan, Co. Meath 1942

Slaters Cinema House on Burrin Street, Carlow c1915 Carlow, Cinema, Olds, Street, House, Painting, Movies

Slaters Cinema House on Burrin Street, Carlow c1915

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Old Irish Cinemas and Theatres

The Ormonde cinema in Middleton, Co. Cork Urban Pictures, Cork City, Lost In Space, Comedy Films, Book Marketing, Christmas Books, Middleton

Christmas Books

The Ormonde cinema in Middleton, Co. Cork

The Stella Cinema in Bantry, Co. Cork Bantry, Bob Hope

The Stella Cinema in Bantry, Co. Cork

The Ritz cinema, Cork Camera Obscura, Street Furniture, Ritz, Cuba

Street Furniture

The Ritz cinema, Cork

Savoy Cinema Cork College Projects, Savoy, City Buildings, Dublin

College Projects

Savoy Cinema Cork

The Regal Cinema in Youghal, Cork opened its doors in the summer of 1936. The first film shown at the cinema was the Irving Berlin musical Top Hat, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers John Huston, Irving Berlin, Ginger Rogers, Irish American, Fred Astaire, Moby Dick, Wine Bar

The Regal Cinema in Youghal, Cork opened its doors in the summer of 1936. The first film shown at the cinema was the Irving Berlin musical Top Hat, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers

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HURST CINEMA YOUGHAL - Google Search

HURST CINEMA YOUGHAL The Hurst Picture Palace, which was opened in 1916 and destroyed by fire in 1935. Palace, Street View, Fire, Views

HURST CINEMA YOUGHAL The Hurst Picture Palace, which was opened in 1916 and destroyed by fire in 1935.

Interior of the Savoy Theatre, Patrick Street, Cork. Art Deco Facade, Savoy Theatre, Irish Architecture, Bw Photo

Art Deco Facade

Irish Architecture

Interior of the Savoy Theatre, Patrick Street, Cork.

The Pavilion Cinema was one of the oldest cinemas in Cork. The 900 seater opened for business on 10 March 1921. The first film screened there was D.W. Griffith's The Greatest Question.It was the first cinema in Cork to be equipped with technology for the new 'talking' films. Its first 'talkie' was shown there on 5 August 1929. A fire caused major damage to the cinema in February 1930, but it reopened in June of the same year.The Pavilion closed as a cinema in August 1989. Vintage Photos, City Library, Bus Stop, Burlington, Back In The Day, Pavilion

Back In The Day

The Pavilion Cinema was one of the oldest cinemas in Cork. The 900 seater opened for business on 10 March 1921. The first film screened there was D.W. Griffith's The Greatest Question.It was the first cinema in Cork to be equipped with technology for the new 'talking' films. Its first 'talkie' was shown there on 5 August 1929. A fire caused major damage to the cinema in February 1930, but it reopened in June of the same year.The Pavilion closed as a cinema in August 1989.

The Savoy Cinema, Patrick's Street, Cork was constructed in the early 1930s, was commissioned by the Rank Organisation, and was built by the firm of Meaghar and Hayes. The first film was shown on Thursday, the 12th May 1932.The grand auditorium held an audience of 2,249 patrons.In July 1973, the Savoy cinema closed. Today, part of the Savoy is a shopping centre. Cobh, Kinsale, West Cork, Ireland Homes, Shopping Center

Shopping Center

The Savoy Cinema, Patrick's Street, Cork was constructed in the early 1930s, was commissioned by the Rank Organisation, and was built by the firm of Meaghar and Hayes. The first film was shown on Thursday, the 12th May 1932.The grand auditorium held an audience of 2,249 patrons.In July 1973, the Savoy cinema closed. Today, part of the Savoy is a shopping centre.

SAVOY CINEMA, LIMERICK Situated on Bedford Row this was the site of two cinemas of the same name. The first opened in 1935, with the film “Brewsters Millions” it closed in 1974 and was demolished in 1988. Bedford, The Row, Lamp Post, Closed

SAVOY CINEMA, LIMERICK Situated on Bedford Row this was the site of two cinemas of the same name. The first opened in 1935, with the film “Brewsters Millions” it closed in 1974 and was demolished in 1988.

RITZ CINEMA/CITY THEATRE, LIMERICK. This was built in the late 1940s on Sexton Street by two O’Sullivan brothers from Corbally. It was closed and then re-opened in 1953 as City Theatre. The building still stands and is used by Shannon Furniture today. Sullivan Brothers, Cinema Center, County Limerick, World Theatre, Wilberforce, Concert Hall, The Help, City

Sullivan Brothers

County Limerick

RITZ CINEMA/CITY THEATRE, LIMERICK. This was built in the late 1940s on Sexton Street by two O’Sullivan brothers from Corbally. It was closed and then re-opened in 1953 as City Theatre. The building still stands and is used by Shannon Furniture today.

ATHENAEUM/ROYAL CINEMA Athenaeum in Cecil Street was closed and reopened as The Royal Cinema in November 17, 1947. There was seating for 600 patrons. The first film shown was Cole Porter’s smash hit musical NIGHT AND DAY with Cary Grant, Jane Wyman and Dorothy Malone. The Royal Cinema closed in 1985 Jane Wyman, Limerick, November 17, Cary Grant, Athenaeum, Day For Night, Cecil

ATHENAEUM/ROYAL CINEMA Athenaeum in Cecil Street was closed and reopened as The Royal Cinema in November 17, 1947. There was seating for 600 patrons. The first film shown was Cole Porter’s smash hit musical NIGHT AND DAY with Cary Grant, Jane Wyman and Dorothy Malone. The Royal Cinema closed in 1985

When the Adelphi Cinema first opened its doors in 1947 it was“Monsieur Beaucaire.” a comedy starring Bob Hope, that the audiences were coming to see. In 1989 the building, in an extreme state of disrepair, was purchased and redeveloped into shop units and offices. Adelphi, Offices, Extreme, Comedy, The Unit

When the Adelphi Cinema first opened its doors in 1947 it was“Monsieur Beaucaire.” a comedy starring Bob Hope, that the audiences were coming to see. In 1989 the building, in an extreme state of disrepair, was purchased and redeveloped into shop units and offices.

Slaters Cinema House on Burrin Street, Carlow c1915

Slaters Cinema House on Burrin Street, Carlow c1915

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Old Irish Cinemas and Theatres

In 1937 The Broad Street Cinema was replaced with a larger modern building which became known as 'The Savoy Cinema' The first film shown was 'Rose Marie' starring Jeanette McDonald and Nelson Eddy. The Savoy Cinema closed in June 1976 with the loss of 10 jobs. Today Supermacs and the Book Centre occupy the site where the Savoy once stood. Rose Marie, Art Deco Architecture, Modern Buildings, Jeanette, Broad

Art Deco Architecture

Modern Buildings

In 1937 The Broad Street Cinema was replaced with a larger modern building which became known as 'The Savoy Cinema' The first film shown was 'Rose Marie' starring Jeanette McDonald and Nelson Eddy. The Savoy Cinema closed in June 1976 with the loss of 10 jobs. Today Supermacs and the Book Centre occupy the site where the Savoy once stood.

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Old Irish Cinemas and Theatres

The Estoria, Galway, opened on November 22 1939. After the war cinemas had to include a live show to avoid tax, so Peg Folan used to play the Estoria, Johnny Cox the Savoy, and Des Fretwell the Town Hall. The Estoria closed in 1975 and became the Claddagh Palace, which closed in 1995. Live Show, Claddagh, Town Hall, Tax

The Estoria, Galway, opened on November 22 1939. After the war cinemas had to include a live show to avoid tax, so Peg Folan used to play the Estoria, Johnny Cox the Savoy, and Des Fretwell the Town Hall. The Estoria closed in 1975 and became the Claddagh Palace, which closed in 1995.

The Capitol Cinema opened on 5 April 1947. It stood on the site of the former Grant's furniture and clothes shop which was destroyed by fire in March 1942. The new cinema had seating for 1,300. Monsieur Beaucaire, a comedy starring Bob Hope, was the first film shown there. New Cinema, Ireland

The Capitol Cinema opened on 5 April 1947. It stood on the site of the former Grant's furniture and clothes shop which was destroyed by fire in March 1942. The new cinema had seating for 1,300. Monsieur Beaucaire, a comedy starring Bob Hope, was the first film shown there.

Lyric Cinema. Situated on Glentworth Street and on the site of a former Masonic Hall, closed in 1976. The building was demolished in 1981. Limerick Ireland, Derelict Buildings, Travel Board, Masonic, Cool Places To Visit, Statue Of Liberty, 1930s

Limerick Ireland

Derelict Buildings

Cool Places To Visit

Statue Of Liberty

Lyric Cinema. Situated on Glentworth Street and on the site of a former Masonic Hall, closed in 1976. The building was demolished in 1981.

The Coliseum Cinema, King (now MacCurtain) Street, Cork. Built in 1913 it operated as a cinema until the late 70s. It was redeveloped as the Leisureplex in the late 80s. Great Photos, Boston Public Library, University Of Southern California, Historical Society, Free Wallpaper, Lenox

Boston Public Library

University Of Southern California

Historical Society

The Coliseum Cinema, King (now MacCurtain) Street, Cork. Built in 1913 it operated as a cinema until the late 70s. It was redeveloped as the Leisureplex in the late 80s.