1947 – Former Aldephi Cinema, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Architect: Robinson & Keefe
Opened in 1947 as an entire entertainment complex,
1949 – Grand Cinema, Cabra, Dublin
Architect: Samuel Lyons, Henry J. Lyons & Son
The Cabra Grand Cinema was designed by Samuel Lyons of Henry J.
1953 – Star Cinema, Crumlin, Dublin
Architect: Jones & Kelly
The Star Cinema opened on 15th January 1953 and closed in December 1971 to become a pop concert venue.
1954 – State Cinema, Phibsborough, Dublin
Architect: O’Connor & Aylward
A new cinema by Odeon (Ireland) Ltd.
1954 – Whitehall Grand Cinema, Dublin
Architect: O’Connor & Aylward
The 1,000-seater Whitehall Grand Cinema opened on 31st July 1954.
1955 – Former Stella Cinema, Mount Merrion, Dublin
Architect: Robert H. Dowling
A massive suburban cinema with 1000 seats when it opened in 1955.
1955 – Gala Cinema, Ballyfermot, Dublin
Architect: McCormack & Boland
The Gala Cinema was designed by J.F.
1955 – Iveagh Cinema, Banbridge, Co. Down
Architect: John McBride Neill
Originally intended to be called the Ritz Cinema,
1956 – Metro Cinema, Dundonald, Belfast
Built at a cost of £50,000, it was the first post-war cinema in Belfast with a balcony.
1967 – Plaza Cinerama, Granby Row, Dublin
Architect: Stephenson Gibney & Associates
Formerly the Protestant Bethesda Chapel,
