We pre booked and paid about £9 to see the latest allegedly final Downton Abbey film in Dundalk in…read morethe MAXX screen theatre. It was a delightful watch in this charmless world mostly ruled by monsters as WW3 (which has started - economics/natural resources/trade wars) and we will go to see it again very soon. We'll stay north and save £2 each too. I read the view of one critic whose name I don't recall whose bitchy review I didn't recognise and at one point I wondered if we'd seen a different flick. The cinema was clean and fresh and a far cry of picture houses when I grew up full of dandruff, bits of chewing gum, rancid tobacco smells and brylcreem residue. The product was invented in Birmingham England in 1928 and for years was omnipresent around me among boys and men from I could work things out for myself. It and Old Spice. What a combo which I completely shunned. Old Spice was originally targetted at women. I digress so I'd expected our centre near to front armchair seats to push button recline but no. The place was packed and I was surprised to see a kit of young women but not many young men and of course no shortage of us disputably described as 'old'. This was a disappointment but the rain hammering on the roof a few times really marred enjoyment so there's no decent soundproofing: but I'm assured global warming is merely a figment of my imagination if that's wrong drill baby drill may become die baby die. The popcorn and other food offerings like every cinema I've been in are grotesquely overpriced so we brought our own. We enjoyed it but I do think I'll stay north of the border for movies in future.

Wow Dundalk's newest cinema. And apparently Ireland's only cinema with two of the MAXX cinema…read morescreens. They place is great and a welcome new arrival by all to Dundalk. The staff first training module must be customer service with a smile which they without a doubt scored top marks. They are friendly helpful and patient. The cinema is new so all fittings and fixtures are as expected great and shinny. Cinema screens are good and massive with comfy seats. Screen one does has a small hiss during adverts from the lights but this disappears when the actual movie deigns and manage said it will be fixed shortly. Helpful again :)

I want to watch Titanic in 3d and it was so good, you felt like you were actually in a movie I…read morerecommend

I only come up here for the IMAX, the big screen makes everything screened on it even better to…read morewatch (we went to see Star Wars, was emotional). The seats are comfy, and raised so you are not stuck with someones big head filling the screen! It's not cheap but no more expensive than the Odeon and there are other smaller screens, at cheaper prices if you're not that bothered, and size doesn't matter to you.... You can pre book seats which I love and the selection of snacks is good, love their popcorn! Worth a trip up from Belfast in my opinion, and it was extra special seeing Star Wars on the big screen!

The Iveagh Movie Studios is a little off the beaten track, but anyone who knows Banbridge should…read morefind it very easily. The staff there are very friendly and helpful, and the layout of the building is easy to navigate, with more than ample seating in each screen auditorium

To be honest i didnt know this cinema existed until very recently!! It is hidden away in a quiet…read morearea of banbridge about half way up the main street. The cinema itself has on site parking which must be paid for during peak hours. The cinema itself is small in comparison to other cinema's. It usually shows several different films and offers a good range and selection of the current releases. The prices are cheap ans so are the snacks. There is a restaurant right beside here which is handy if you fancy a meal before or after. Nice cinema which is handy, quiet and not expensive.

Eclipse Cinemas Lifford is brilliant for local entertainment. Nice selection of food and drink for…read morea movie. Crazy Tuesdays are the best times to visit this cinema as the ticket prices are half price down from €8.00 to €4.00 or if your travelling from across the border in the UK the cinema will give the price in £ sterling in which case the ticket prices are down from £6.60 to £3.30 bearing in mind that you are also given a choice to pay in either € or £. I buy the Half Moon Combo for €5.00 or UK£4.30. The staff are very friendly and I have no problems except one. The popcorn may occasionally have just a few hard nuts inside so watch out and chew carefully otherwise you will crack a tooth but this cinema is otherwise a great place to visit. The Eclipse Cinema app can be downloaded from your devices app store. Might I add that the app is pretty handy to use as well and that I have no problems when using the app just to research movie times.

Went here to see the latest X-men film last nigh (fangirling all the way!)…read moreI've been here a few times but kept forgetting to leave a review! The centre is a far oh eh from the shabbiness of the old curleys cinema! It's clean, well kitted out, and has the usual suspects that you would want at a cinema...only no hotdogs or crisps...which is what I always want lol! But got nachos instead...which come with the jalapeños in a wee sachet, as well as a tub of salsa...so no soggy nachos!!! Result! And the prices weren't overly expensive either Ordered tickets online, picked them up there at the touchscreen kiosk, got our grub and headed in Bish bash bosh...done! Great wee impromptu night, yes it's a small cinema...but it does the job rightly

Many cinemas, especially chain cinemas, find it hard to differ themselves from all the rest, the…read moreteam at the Omniplex Kennedy Centre have done there best to do just that. Today I held a private screening of Night at the museum 3, for my son and 14 other children and the staff were unbelievable. You might be reading this thinking "Private screening bet that cost a fortune!" If this thought is scrolling around your mind, it is very wrong. For £5.50 per child, we were given our own screen and each of the kids got a small popcorn and a drink! With accompanying adults going free! Those of you unfortunate enough to have to book and pay for a kids party will know that is good value, and I really can't understand why they don't advertise this. Anyway, before the show started the team advised me that I could have the screen for another half hour after the show had ended to sing the obligatory rendition of happy birthday and even bring food in! What a great party the kids had and in such a great setting which really added to the occasion. The massive benefit of having the staff handle clean up, really meant a stress free time and a very enjoyable day. PS Ben Stiller needs to stop doing those films now.

Ah, I remember when I was young and idealistic when I first went to the Newry Omniplex. Opened in…read more1997 in the Quays Complex in Newry it offered a high-class alternative to what was, until then, Newry's only other Cinema - the two screen kip Savoy on the corner of Monaghan Street and Merchants Quay, which has thankfully been replaced by Bellini's. Looking to get in on the popularity of James Cameron's Titanic the cinema was modelled like an Ocean Liner. It also had two function rooms - "The Monroe Suite" and "The Pressley Suite" which could be used for children's parties and an arcade in which to spend your time if you arrived early for your movie. Alas this has all fallen by the wayside, in recent years the furnishings have deteriorated and the prices have gone up. An adult ticket now costs £6:30 and you can expect to pay almost £10 for a popcorn and drink. The arcade has closed and the function rooms serve as little more than storage rooms. The cinema staff seem as inept as ever though, ambient lighting in the screens is left on for some time after the film has started and that's dependant on whether the projector has been pointed at the screen.

The cinema has had a fantastic revamp with individual leather style reclining chairs. Chunky, big,…read morereally cosy chairs. Each chair has a giant bucket holder for popcorn. Great staff too I also noticed that the inside of the cinema has been painted, refreshed and good on the owners for doing this work. Popcorn and sweet stuff is still a whopping price and the mark up must be staggering. I love the chemistry behind popcorn popping. The kernel has moisture inside and when it's heated the moisture turns to steam with nowhere to go so it explodes and literally turns itself inside out. Its a violent reaction. Back now to the cinema about 16 of us went to see Pride. It's based on a true story about a bunch of gay & lesbian people who raised money for striking Welsh miners in the early 1980's. It's a true story and the movie was very funny. There were a lot of gay people in the audience and they got some jokes that just went over my head; they were howling with laughter and I didn't get it. Anyway I commend the movie it was hugely entertaining. Downsides, the cinema was bloody cold and I suspect air con was on. It's a pay car park 24/7 which is a bloody nuisance. If you go to the cinema you get a deduction for car park charges but you may still have I pay something.

We love this cinema. Small and comfortable and all screens have reclining seats. The staff are…read morefriendly. Our favourite cinema.

A small 3 screen cinema, with a major difference between the main screen and the other 2 in terms…read moreof seats available for the screens. Also, this particular Movie House tends to be delayed at times in terms of getting the new releases in to be viewed, which can be annoying as it is my 'local' cinema.

We called in, and enjoyed the visit. It was during the day, so it was not busy, but seemed clean nd…read morequite professional. The movie screen size was massive and good quality, seats were very comfortable, sound excellent. They used to have hagan daz icecream which was its main pull for me over other cinemas. I didn't notice it this time and didn't get pick n mix but from what i remember it was very expensive(like most cinemas) I would return.

Nice big cinema and it's very helpful that the movies, screens and showtimes are shown outside…read more It's modern inside with the usual snacks and pick'n'mix. There is also a Ben and Jerrys counter doing ice cream and yummy hot chocolates. Toilets are plentiful, so there aren't many queues. There are also several places to eat next door, Pizza Hut, KFC, Subway, as well and other restaurants.

A few weeks ago I got a text from my brother-in-law Eoin telling me to keep the afternoon of…read moreSaturday 12th December free for a surprise 30th birthday party for Clara (my husband's sister.) Now he wasn't going to tell us for fear we would give something away! So a few days before Saturday, the secret was revealed- he'd hired a private cinema in Comber and invited Clara's family and closest friends! Brilliant! The venue is Execelsior cinema which is located at 29 Ballynichol Road, Comber, BT23 5NW. It holds up to 30 people and shows whatever film you like! Eoin had secretly sussed out what film she would like to watch over Christmas and she said "Edward Scissorhands"! So Edward it was! We all arrived early and set up our sweets, popcorn and drinks in anticipation of Clara's arrival. She was so shocked to discover us all sitting there in the cosy cinema, donning our best Christmas jumpers! The cinema is a class idea for a special occasion because it really is such a private venue for family and friends. I'm already trying to think of an occasion to get hiring it again!

I wanted to do something slightly different for my partner's birthday. One of my friends had taken…read moreher partner here a while back and posted it on Facebook, otherwise I'd never have heard of them, I thought it was a great idea. One of my partner's favourite films is The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers and he'd mentioned how he would love to see it again on the big screen, so this was the obvious choice. They don't have a massive web presence, but I found the telephone number online and rang to speak to Roy, the proprietor, and we got booked in. We arrived on Saturday night and saw the cinema for the first time. Roy had taken the time to spell out Happy Birthday Craig on the billboard which added a fantastic personal touch. He invited us inside and showed us around. The cinema was done up in a 1950's style and looked unreal! There were lots of old movie pictures and figurines inside. The cinema seats up to 30 people - the seating is the traditional cinema style 'flip up seats, which were really comfortable. There is also a bathroom inside the cinema so you don't need to leave. Roy then started the movie and left us to enjoy it, there is a call bell in the foyer though if we had needed any assistance. You are allowed to bring in your own food and drink, including alcohol! All in all this was a fantastic experiece which I recommend far and wide!

Best cinema ever!…read more Despite the fact that we have a cinema locally to where we live, the Movie House on the Dublin Road is the only cinema we go to. The cinema is in a good location in town with lots of on street parking available, or if it's busy, there is a multi story car park to the rear. If you fancy making a night of it, there are lots of restaurants in the area too. The cinema itself is over two floors, with food kiosks on both, and a coffee bar on the first floor, in case you arrive super early for the film, like we always seem to! There is a good selection of food available: Nachos (My favourite) with lots of cheese sauce and salsa, hotdogs, ice-cream, bags of sweets, crisps, and pick-n-mix. The screens are spacious and the seats are comfortable, what more could you ask for!

I'm a big fan of The Moviehouse Cinema on the Dublin Road there's loads of pro's and only a few…read morecons, so here goes; Pros; City centre location - right on the middle of University Quarter. There's local bars and restaurants you can grab a bite from before you catch a movie. Parking across the road (free after 9pm) - literally a 30 second walk from the door. Simple booking process - you can book tickets online and use the self service ticket machine, definitely do this at weekend and peak times as it will save you a lot of time queuing. Cheap - £6.50 per ticket with student and OAP discounts Cons; Unreserved seating which makes it a bit of a free for all and means you should turn up early of you want to get good seat. As mentioned queues let this place down - it may be due to its popularity but you need to make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your screening time if you want to get snacks.