1920 – Former Screen Cinema, Eden Quay, Dublin

Architect: T.F. McNamara / Jones & Kelly

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Originally rebuilt after the 1916 destruction of this part of Dublin, as the Corinthian Cinema, photographs from the 1950s show it encased in neon. It was designed by T.F. McNamara with internal alterations to the auditorium in the 1930s by Jones & Kelly. Somewhere along the line, likely the 70s, it acquired a hideous modern facade when the auditorium was split into several smaller cinemas. Under the supervision of Henry J. Lyons & Partners, the former balcony became Screen 1 with 200 seats and the former stalls became Screen 2 with 323 seats. Demolished in late 2002 for a commercial development.

Published February 4, 2010 | Last Updated June 27, 2024