Balbriggan Cinema is Open again

Kintarō Hattori

I was browsing the Help Desk forum and noticed the thread below:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056229465

New poster, there's nothing online, nothing mentioned in this forum either?

Can anyone shed any light on the posters claim?

Beasty

Its website is still active

You could always give them a call

Kintarō Hattori

Beasty wrote: »

Its website is still active

You could always give them a call

Hehe, ehh that's a very good idea.*



*Curse you lack of sleep

Jimdagym

The phone numbers listed are for a recording of screen times. But its for week ending 7th march.

Kintarō Hattori

I'll give both numbers a ring shortly.

Eoineo

When I passed it yesterday there were no screen times up in the window which I thought was unusual. I normally walk past during a weekday when it's not open though.

Frank Spencer

Jimdagym wrote: »

The phone numbers listed are for a recording of screen times. But its for week ending 7th march.

On the recording he says "Friday the 1st of March to Thursday the 7th of March"

I reckon he meant to say April instead of March. An easy mistake to make with the change in month.

Kintarō Hattori

Well I rang both numbers and both just gave film times. I tried to 'book' a movie to try and speak to someone but no-one answered.

sgarvan

I know they where in a bit of trouble, money wise but didnt hear anything about it being closed

http://www.balbriggan.info/savoy_balbriggan_09Mar11.shtml

Kintarō Hattori

Good news to hear that they'll be staying open. I hope to see many many movies there with the missus.

sgarvan

They are advertising a job there so it mustn't be closing

http://www.balbriggan.info/job_opportunities.shtml#jobs

Jimdagym

Can't believe the cinema is open nearly 5 years :eek:

As a frequent visitor to the weekend kids club with my 3 year old, it would be a terrible loss to the community. Perhaps us boardsies could help out with a monthly film club? Mightn't be much, but it could help.




*edit: 1000 posts!! *

wow sierra

Listings for Balbriggan Cinema are always on http://www.entertainment.ie

Like someone else said we should all try to make a bit of effort to support it so it doesn't close.

robbo22

defo closed rang their new ownership and the old staff dont know wen it will be open again:mad:

NorthDub

robbo22 wrote: »

defo closed rang their new ownership and the old staff dont know wen it will be open again:mad:

oh no sad to hear that

Neil_Sedaka

That's sad, my kids used it regularly

wow sierra

Went down there tonight all set to see Killing Bono:(.

It's a real pity. I'm afraid I didn't go there very often but it is such a shame it is gone. If people are talking about new owners does it look like it might reopen? I hope it does.

Another Irish business bites the dust - this recession is a pain in the ass. Sympathies to all the people who have lost their jobs. Hope things look up soon for ye.

GristlyEnd

Good news. The cinema is re-opening soon under new management.

Jimdagym

DarrenG wrote: »

Good news. The cinema is re-opening soon under new management.

Great news. My young lad really missed his trip last weekend!

LimeTime

Thank god!! Love that place!

ragg

Thank god, I was really looking forward to going tonight and all!!

I hope the new management keep the butter popcorn, its one of the few places in Dublin that still do it :cool:

wow sierra

DarrenG wrote: »

Good news. The cinema is re-opening soon under new management.

Any idea how soon? That's great news. I must make sure to go a bit more often when it does reopen.

Jimdagym

Definitely gonna try and start a boards ncd cinema club if there is enough interest once this re-opens.

dead air

walked past the cinema last night and the film info ticker said "Closed due to flooding, re-opening 20th April".

Jimdagym

dead air wrote: »

walked past the cinema last night and the film info ticker said "Closed due to flooding, re-opening 20th April".

Just came on to post this. Great news. I'll defo be making a bigger effort to support this. I mean, BUTTER POPCORN!!:D

ragg

Film selection had gone to the dogs recently. hopefully they get it all sorted and I can get back to binging on butter popcorn

smokiebeverage

Hi all I can confirm the cinema is reopening, just an issue with a bust pipe but its almost there! There is a new website which will keep you updated [url]HTTP://WWW.balbriggancinema.com[/url]. Fell free to drop any suggestions you have

RobFowl

Good luck to the new owners.
Always enjoyed it ans will make an effort to go more often...

ragg

smokiebeverage wrote: »

Hi all I can confirm the cinema is reopening, just an issue with a bust pipe but its almost there! There is a new website which will keep you updated [URL]HTTP://WWW.balbriggancinema.com[/URL]. Fell free to drop any suggestions you have

Fanta & coke in the machines instead of club orange. Machine fanta and butter popcorn is what makes life worth living.

Eoineo

Allow customers to prebook seats. I cannot even begin to describe how annoying it is to have to arrive to a film up to 30 mins beforehand to start queueing so as to not end up in the front row.

smokiebeverage

I'll pass on all your comments

Jimdagym

smokiebeverage wrote: »

Hi all I can confirm the cinema is reopening, just an issue with a bust pipe but its almost there! There is a new website which will keep you updated [URL]HTTP://WWW.balbriggancinema.com[/URL]. Fell free to drop any suggestions you have

Still no cinema times for the opening tomorrow.

smokiebeverage

Jimdagym wrote: »

Still no cinema times for the opening tomorrow.

Just scheduleing them now, they will be up asap

Jimdagym

smokiebeverage wrote: »

Just scheduleing them now, they will be up asap

Great news. I'll be especially watching the kids club!

paburke

Glad to hear the cinema is reopening, it is a great local amenity and our 3 year old loves going. Couple of suggestions:

• Set up a Facebook page for the cinema and incentivise people to join and become friends of the cinema...reduced rate for a showing?? Might help generate a list customers to update with promos and information on a daily, weekly, monthly basis.
• Classics - i think the Screen have done this well in the past. Have a theme eg 'Oscar winning movies' or 'Classic Horrors' etc during a weekday evening, probably Monday or Tuesday. Plenty of great movies people will go to see in the big screen again.
• Last minute deals - if you arent getting bums on seats for a particular screening then offer a last minute reduced rate to see if it increases attendance, might bring more in a cover the cost.

Jimdagym

The classics is a huge success in town, a few cinemas are doing it now. I'd love it.
Phantom ran a series of polls recently. Best 80's comedy / action / eom I'm etc. Each poll winner was screened. That would bs easily managed through the Facebook page.

smokiebeverage

The times are live now

smokiebeverage

paburke wrote: »

Glad to hear the cinema is reopening, it is a great local amenity and our 3 year old loves going. Couple of suggestions:

• Set up a Facebook page for the cinema and incentivise people to join and become friends of the cinema...reduced rate for a showing?? Might help generate a list customers to update with promos and information on a daily, weekly, monthly basis.
• Classics - i think the Screen have done this well in the past. Have a theme eg 'Oscar winning movies' or 'Classic Horrors' etc during a weekday evening, probably Monday or Tuesday. Plenty of great movies people will go to see in the big screen again.
• Last minute deals - if you arent getting bums on seats for a particular screening then offer a last minute reduced rate to see if it increases attendance, might bring more in a cover the cost.

Facebook Page is up but it wont go live for a week or two.

Classics is definitely on the books!

Last minute deals - This on is tricky because all that happens is everyone arrives at the last minute and its really annoying of you let people head in after the movie starts, but we'll have a look at some other way to get you in the door!!

Jimdagym

smokiebeverage wrote: »

The times are live now

I'm not seeing on your website?

smokiebeverage

Jimdagym wrote: »

I'm not seeing on your website?

http://balbriggancinema.com/page3/

eh i dunno

Last screening is a bit early for me. Would rather films around the 10pm mark but will still make an effort to get down more often.

Jimdagym

See it now. Cheers.

Are the 10.30 weekend kids clubs gone altogether now?


P.s. Thanks for coming on and answering questions.

smokiebeverage

Jimdagym wrote: »

See it now. Cheers.

Are the 10.30 weekend kids clubs gone altogether now?


P.s. Thanks for coming on and answering questions.

The Kids club (or something similar) will start back up it will just take a week or two to get running properly and get staff trained etc etc

smokiebeverage

Facebook is up and running and it would be a good place to pop your suggestions.

http://www.facebook.com/BalbrigganCinema

Thanks for all your interest and I hope you all enjoy the films

paburke

Good to see the opening went well.

Re later showings, as a parent of young kids we havent gone to many showings due mainly because start times were 8:00, 8:20 or even 8:30...i think you might get some interest in films showing at 9 or 9:30 during the week for those that can get babysitters...though it also depends on the film i guess

Jimdagym

Up there today for Rio at 12.00
Place was spotless. Also empty, but id imagine people don't know it's reopened yet (I only heard on boards). Pick and mix not available yet which was heartbreaking to the 3 year old but fine as long as it's sorted soon.
The film was clear and the volume was appropriate (the ads were a small bit loud, if I were to nitpick).
Tickets are now sold at the service counter, which is much better IMO.
The old kids club of 5.50 per child with a popcorn and drink is gone, which is fine. I'd rather pay more and have the cinema stay in business, but the screen time of 10.30 used to be perfect. Starting a film at 12 seems to take a bigger chunk out of the day.
There is a "kids basket" or some such available now which is a cardboard try holding a small drink, a good (kids) portion of popcorn and 2 fun size mars bars was both a much better size and much more manageable for my young lad. It was €17.75 or so for the tray, 1 adult and 1 child.
All in all, fair price for an enjoyable afternoon, that I didn't have to go to swords for. My young lad is just happy that the weekly cinema trip is back!

One more thing I should mention, both the girl that served me, and the one that showed me to my seat were lovely. So friendly and polite. Makes all the difference.


Jim

ragg

classic films is a great idea. Maybe a film club type of idea would be a good way to get people in regular. I know i'd join

Jimdagym

I dont know if this thread is still being monitored, but if it is.....

What about a monthly unlimited usage card like cineworld have?
http://www.cineworld.ie/unlimited/intro?fallback=false&isMobileAgent=false

Don't miss a flick with the Cineworld Unlimited Card!!! Exclusive to Cineworld Cinemas it is the ultimate movie lover's card where you get to experience unlimited tears, unlimited horror, unlimited laughter, unlimited fear. Get more of everything you love about cinema from just €19.99* a month.

It wouldnt need to be high tec or anything. I'm sure you could print something out thats wallet sized that can be checked in the ticket office. I'd certainly take one up.
*It would make me go and watch more movies as they were now "paid for".
*it would be cheaper to bring my lad to the kids club (just then pay for him)
*Guaranteed revenue every month. whether I go or not.
*since the ticket was "paid for" I'd personally be more inclined to spend a few quid in the shop.


You can put me down for this straight away!

smokiebeverage

Jimdagym wrote: »

I dont know if this thread is still being monitored, but if it is.....

What about a monthly unlimited usage card like cineworld have?
http://www.cineworld.ie/unlimited/intro?fallback=false&isMobileAgent=false
It wouldnt need to be high tec or anything. I'm sure you could print something out thats wallet sized that can be checked in the ticket office. I'd certainly take one up.
*It would make me go and watch more movies as they were now "paid for".
*it would be cheaper to bring my lad to the kids club (just then pay for him)
*Guaranteed revenue every month. whether I go or not.
*since the ticket was "paid for" I'd personally be more inclined to spend a few quid in the shop.




You can put me down for this straight away!

Jim, Some great ideas there and we are definitely willing to give
anything a try. Can you do me a favor and pop your comments on the facebook page as that is monitored daily. If you don't use facebook (Like me!) just pop me a message and I'll pass on your message.

wolfmoon87

Jimdagym wrote: »

I dont know if this thread is still being monitored, but if it is.....

What about a monthly unlimited usage card like cineworld have?
http://www.cineworld.ie/unlimited/intro?fallback=false&isMobileAgent=false
It wouldnt need to be high tec or anything. I'm sure you could print something out thats wallet sized that can be checked in the ticket office. I'd certainly take one up.
*It would make me go and watch more movies as they were now "paid for".
*it would be cheaper to bring my lad to the kids club (just then pay for him)
*Guaranteed revenue every month. whether I go or not.
*since the ticket was "paid for" I'd personally be more inclined to spend a few quid in the shop.


You can put me down for this straight away!

This is a good idea. I have an annual Cineworld card, so I don't use the cinema in Balbriggan anymore.

ragg

Just looked at the website and they are not showing Thor????? What kind of madness is that