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.

This is a really nice cinema. Their new "Galactic" screen is super cool, but even the other screens…read moreare really nice. Would definitely recommend! My experiences are great every time I go there!

This is a great cinema. its spacious and easy to get around. the screens are big and the seats are…read morecomfy. The staff are friendly too and they have a good selection of munchies for all your fim viewing needs!

So I love going to the cinema, one of my favourite things is watching a good movie!! A cinema…read moreexperience can really make or break a film for me, its all to do with the atmosphere, the cleanliness, the popcorn etc. And for all of the above Omniplex is good, but unfortunately the thing I HATE about the cinema experience is being squeezed into a row beside strangers, especially when the rest of the theatre is empty....the fact that Omniplex make you choose your seats is a real problem for me, I prefer the 'easyjet' approach of find a seat and sit down where you like! So all in all Omniplex is a good choice for a movie, if you don't mind sitting next to lots of strangers! lol

What other cinema can say they've set an entire film reel on fire? There's nothing like seeing…read moreBatman's face go up in flames with real life flames. Consistently the worst cinema around, from unhelpful staff to sound and screen problems, this is one to avoid. That being said, the Omniplex chain has improved slightly in recent years, but it's still pretty sub-par over-all.

About time I updated my review of Bangor Ominplex, since my last review this cinema has undergone a…read moremini makeover that makes it well worthy of a wee star upgrade and here's why; Firstly the look and feel of the pace has changed, it no longer has that warehouse look, they've glammed it up by putting up large yellow 'OMNIPLEX' letters and they've installed a wee ticket booth on the inside - almost like a throwback to vintage cinemas. Although when I visited it wasn't open. On my most recent visit we took my nieces to see Alvin and the chipmunks - surprised it wasn't on the Oscars shortlist to be honest - anyway, their exuberance and excitement for Bangor cinema took me back to my youth (sounding old here) when a cinema visit was a day out. Bangor Omniplex is very child friendly with booster seat available, kids meal deals, ticket deals and easy to locate toilets. Although beware of the pick'a'mix, they charge by the cup! Most adults know that in this case you jam as many sweets in as possible to ensure you're getting value for money but my niece thought the £4 cup was a great holder for 2 15p drumsticks! Something to look out for! The staff are great, they even informed me of the kids combo deal to save me from getting completely rinsed. The cinema itself is great - the screens are large meaning it's not too often that they'll be full. I was actually surprised about how quiet it was on a Saturday afternoon! The parking situation is odd - it says it's pay and display but I'm not sure if it's enforced - I didn't buy a ticket and I was fine but don't take my word for it - it didn't used to be a paid car park. Overall it's a good cinema, not amazing but was enough to impress a six and eight year old!

This is Bangor's only cinema and that is probably the only reason that it is ever frequented by…read morepretty much anyone. Having a monopoly on the service really helps and in fact most people I know would rather go to Newtownards or even all the way to Belfast rather than go to see a movie here. Its antiquated and over priced with only a very, very basic selection of films on offer. Some good points are that you can pick up tickets at the automated ticket machine if you book in advance and there is good parking but other than that it is pretty dire. Its £6 for a movie, which you don't mind if the cinema experience is top notch but that couldn't be further from the truth at this place.

This is a cinema I always forget about despite living so close by. I think the reason I forget…read moreabout it is that it is housed within City Side Mall and therefore not visible from the outside. Last night we made the trip down to see the 8:30pm showing of the Martian. I was expecting the place to be empty being that it was Tuesday night and a little later, but no, the car park was jam packed. I couldn't quite work out where all the people were because when we got inside City Side it was like a ghost town (excuse the Halloween pun). The cinema is located on the second floor of City Side Mall, right above a B&M Bargains. Handy to know if you don't want to buy all the premium cinema snacks. It was 13 screens so there's always plenty of choice and good viewing times. The cinema costs £3.50 per adult which I think is an absolute bargain although last night we paid an extra £1 for 3D glasses. There's 2 separate snack stands meaning that you won't be queuing through the movie trailers. The screen we were in last night (screen 4) sat around 100 people and was well laid out. The sound quality was average, at times I thought it was a little muffled but nothing to complain about. Overall this Moviehouse is great - really convenient and well looked after. A definite 4 stars.

Popcorn, anybody want popcorn?…read more Positioned neatly at City Side Retail Park, Moviehouse cinema caters for everyone's needs. With a wide range of films, to multiple showings and online booking, what more could you ask for? Well maybe heated seats and a personal waiter to refill my drink when the need arises, but life's not perfect. Despite its age, the building is in good nick and always to a high standard of cleanliness. Staff are pleasant and always more than willing to help with any enquiry. Crazy Tuesday's are exactly as they are advertised-crazy! So make sure you either book online or get down early to avoid the queue which often transcends the front entrance. If like me, you fancy the quieter nights where you can sprawl across two seats, slurp as loudly as possible and question every character on screen try a Monday or Wednesday...plus double whammy on Wednesdays if you're an Orange customer with their 2 for 1 offer.

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.

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.