Flix cinema Closed down!

08-01-2013 8:29pm #1

A sad loss for the town with the news Flix Cinema has closed down.

With the loss of Texas the other day and now the Cinema its becoming a terrible new year for the people of Roscommon.

so sorry for those who have lost their job.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flix-cinema-and-leisure/239004839483125#!/photo.php?fbid=424451577624198&set=a.424451520957537.91448.100001780793179&type=1&theater

yabadabado · 08-01-2013 9:25pm

maybe it is just a temporary measure .doesnt say it has ceased trading.hopefully it isn't shut for good.

cena · 08-01-2013 10:27pm

I hope it is temp. Not a bad cinema.

WaltKowalski · 08-01-2013 10:56pm

That is a pity.
Though admittedly a rare attendee, it always seemed busy whenever I was there.

bijou · 08-01-2013 11:10pm

Hopefully not a long term thing - would be another blow for Roscommon if it is

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http://www.shannonside.ie/news/roscommon-cinema-posts-closure-notice/

flutegirl · 08-01-2013 11:35pm

Heard different stories about the reason for closing, but very surprised. Was in Texas today and it was sad, very bare, know people working in there, it's not good for the town. Hopefully something else will be in its place before too long.

cena · 09-01-2013 11:12pm

Any word on why its closed

yabadabado · 09-01-2013 11:25pm

company gone into liquidation afaik.Will be reopened within 6-8 weeks according to word on the street.

cena · 09-01-2013 11:36pm

yabadabado wrote: »

company gone into liquidation afaik.Will be reopened within 6-8 weeks according to word on the street.

That's not good. Hope they do open again

nice_guy80 · 09-01-2013 11:54pm

rents are too high out in that retail park
it is a blight on the town.

if those businesses were up the town it would generate more footfall for the existing shops

justshane · 10-01-2013 10:42am

Doesn't sound like it will be re-opening any time soon, real pity, however any time i've been there the que would be a mile long with only one till open. Maybe this put people off?

LuvSpudz · 10-01-2013 10:58am

justshane wrote: »

Doesn't sound like it will be re-opening any time soon, real pity, however any time i've been there the que would be a mile long with only one till open. Maybe this put people off?

+1

The cinema, when you got into your seat and all, was very good.

The service to get that far wasn't. It always seemed like it was a bunch of people not quite knowing what they were doing. There didn't seem to be anyone leading the charge.

The one till thing happened every time I was there as well. Compare it to the Carrick-on-Shannon cinema where you get served with a smile, always extra tills when needed, everyone seems clued in and happy to help.

Real shame to see a good cinema go, hopefully it will get new management and get going again.

Louboutin30 · 10-01-2013 1:29pm

Absolutely Delighted that Flix Cinema and Leisure has closed and that the local family run business prevailed and managed to stay open during the tough times.

While I agree there is a need for a Cinema in Roscommon Town and I am sorry that 50 people have lost their jobs I am not sorry that this venture closed down as there was never a need for two Leisure Zones and Bowling areas in a town the size of Roscommon.

Its tough times for businesses in Roscommon but I am for one am delighted to see that Roscommon Leisurezone managed to survive the tough times and that the family run busines stayed open while this greedy money making hotshots opened a business expecting to make a profit when clearly they had never done their research and since there was already one in the town. What they should have done is only opened the Cinema but then again money and greed is a terrible thing.

While I would like to see the Cinema open I hope the rumours are not true and the Leisure part never opens and onwards and upwards for the family run business of Roscommon Town.

flazio · 10-01-2013 10:14pm

Louboutin30 wrote: »

Absolutely Delighted that Flix Cinema and Leisure has closed and that the local family run business prevailed and managed to stay open during the tough times.

While I agree there is a need for a Cinema in Roscommon Town and I am sorry that 50 people have lost their jobs I am not sorry that this venture closed down as there was never a need for two Leisure Zones and Bowling areas in a town the size of Roscommon.

Its tough times for businesses in Roscommon but I am for one am delighted to see that Roscommon Leisurezone managed to survive the tough times and that the family run busines stayed open while this greedy money making hotshots opened a business expecting to make a profit when clearly they had never done their research and since there was already one in the town. What they should have done is only opened the Cinema but then again money and greed is a terrible thing.

While I would like to see the Cinema open I hope the rumours are not true and the Leisure part never opens and onwards and upwards for the family run business of Roscommon Town.

There is such thing as a monopoly, without the competition this 'family run' leisure plex would have had no reason to keep their standards as high as you make them out to be as people would not have anywhere else to go.
I'm not sure if Flix had anything to do with the decision but the IMC in Athlone recently had a major refit to install tiered seating in its screens which resulted in reduced capacity. Wonder if they are regretting that now.

yabadabado · 10-01-2013 10:38pm

Louboutin30 wrote: »

Absolutely Delighted that Flix Cinema and Leisure has closed and that the local family run business prevailed and managed to stay open during the tough times.

While I agree there is a need for a Cinema in Roscommon Town and I am sorry that 50 people have lost their jobs I am not sorry that this venture closed down as there was never a need for two Leisure Zones and Bowling areas in a town the size of Roscommon.

Its tough times for businesses in Roscommon but I am for one am delighted to see that Roscommon Leisurezone managed to survive the tough times and that the family run busines stayed open while this greedy money making hotshots opened a business expecting to make a profit when clearly they had never done their research and since there was already one in the town. What they should have done is only opened the Cinema but then again money and greed is a terrible thing.

While I would like to see the Cinema open I hope the rumours are not true and the Leisure part never opens and onwards and upwards for the family run business of Roscommon Town.

nice post :rolleyes:
No cinema for at least 15 years in the town and your delighted the one we had got closed down in little over a year.I presume the poster has some connection to the bowling alley in the town and that's fair enough but to be glad a business closed down with the loss of 50 jobs and a loss of a genuine entertainment outlet is stupid and is very small minded.

nice_guy80 · 11-01-2013 5:25pm

the one good thing for kids and families to do indoors in Roscommon and you're happy to see it closed with the loss of jobs?

wow.

nice_guy80 · 13-01-2013 4:00pm

from what I have heard, the operators of the cinema had not paid their rent since opening and were not paying other bills

if that's the way they operated it was no surprise they closed

yabadabado · 13-01-2013 5:05pm

nice_guy80 wrote: »

from what I have heard, the operators of the cinema had not paid their rent since opening and were not paying other bills

if that's the way they operated it was no surprise they closed

They had been acting the bollix alright from day one.staff/suppliers not getting paid on time .

Steelydanman72 · 14-01-2013 10:15am

Sad state of affairs. But did anyone really think it was going to stay open. I meana five screen cinema was never on for a town like Roscommon. Surely anyone who knew the business would have opened a three screen cinema and then if the demand was there invest in a further two screens later. Also the cinema was badly managed. There were some nice people working there but there was always a lack of direction. It was common knowlege that if you hung around the foyer long enough eventually the person taking the tickets would leave their post and you could walk straight in free gratis. Popcorn and soft drinks were a pure rip off and put huge pressure on families.
Why they bothered with a bowling alley, arcade games,play facility,and ahem a casino I don't know. Did they do any market research?

WaltKowalski · 14-01-2013 11:18am

To be a success, I think any cinema needs at least 5 screens. You have to be able offer a good choice of viewings. I doubt that's the reason for its downfall.

The cost of food is expensive in every cinema.

I agree with you that the 'play' areas seem pointless and a negligible business opportunity.

hiddenmongoose · 15-01-2013 10:34pm

Went in to flix tonight to find it shut,had not heard about it closing .I think its a shame for the town to lose its cinema and jobs.Back to traveling to Athlone I guess.What a pity

Choochacha · 21-01-2013 9:50pm

Such a shame this place has closed. My kids loved it there, and as they are all different ages there was something there to suit them all. It may not be family run, but did employ local people. It is our personal opinion, but we find the other soft play place in town tacky, smelly, cold and worn out - with a distinct DIY feel to it. It was the same price to play here as it was in flix. Lets face it there is nothing to do here, and we don't have the weather for outdoors stuff. I hope it does re-open, if not, it's driving into Athlone and Oranmore for us.

loremolis · 10-02-2013 12:05pm

Anyone heard if Flix is reopening?

cena · 03-04-2013 9:17pm

anyone know how much it would cost to reopen the cinema?

I wouldn't taking it over. Free films for me

Addle · 16-04-2013 6:20pm

Louboutin30 wrote: »

Absolutely Delighted that Flix Cinema and Leisure has closed and that the local family run business prevailed and managed to stay open during the tough times.

While I agree there is a need for a Cinema in Roscommon Town and I am sorry that 50 people have lost their jobs I am not sorry that this venture closed down as there was never a need for two Leisure Zones and Bowling areas in a town the size of Roscommon.

Its tough times for businesses in Roscommon but I am for one am delighted to see that Roscommon Leisurezone managed to survive the tough times and that the family run busines stayed open while this greedy money making hotshots opened a business expecting to make a profit when clearly they had never done their research and since there was already one in the town. What they should have done is only opened the Cinema but then again money and greed is a terrible thing.

While I would like to see the Cinema open I hope the rumours are not true and the Leisure part never opens and onwards and upwards for the family run business of Roscommon Town.

The competition closes and Roscommon Leisure Zone ups in prices... nice!

That'll be remembered if an alternative opens/reopens.

DjKlubster · 13-05-2013 7:28pm

Well just said il let ye know that i was told by a good source within that the cinema is reopening under new ownership This friday the 17th

restive · 14-05-2013 9:06am

Does anyone know if the listings are available anywhere?

DjKlubster · 14-05-2013 9:15am

Dont to be honest..i imagine the local papers if there due to open..checked the place last night and lights are back on and the alarm is bak on aswell so good sign i take it

restive · 14-05-2013 1:21pm

Stopped by at lunch, Girls behind the counter getting the popcorn machine & goodies ready.

DjKlubster · 14-05-2013 3:52pm

Yea its on front page of the hearld..opening friday..with iron man 3, fast and the furious and few others have to ring for times

loremolis · 14-05-2013 8:15pm

What about the bowling and kids play, are they opening also?

Flix cinema Closed down!

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