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Gaiety Cinema

  • 16-05-2015 10:51pm
    #1
    johnire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,535 ✭✭✭


    I heard today that the Gaiety has been taken over by a large cinema chain.
    I really hope so as anything will be an improvement on the dump that it currently is.


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Comments

  • #2
    sligono1
    Registered Users Posts: 631 ✭✭✭sligono1


    Clear out the deadwood staff employ staff with better attitudes and clean the place up.what are there are bad


  • #3
    ShazGV
    Registered Users Posts: 1,508 ✭✭✭ShazGV


    The whole place needs a makeover. I don't know whether it's down to staff or equipment but I've had a few too many instances of sound/screen problems the past few years.


  • #4
    Basq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,033 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    The interior needs a serious makeover!

    Was in Century Cinemas in Letterkenny - comfortable leather seats that slightly recline and not a broken one in sight.


  • #5
    Radharc na Sleibhte
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,535 ✭✭✭Radharc na Sleibhte


    It's a kip.
    As for the staff......
    They need to throw the whole lot in the skip, staff and all and start again. As above poster says the amount of times I've unfortunately given it one more chance only for the screen or sound to be shyte or dealt with by a "couldn't care less" staff member. I'm sure people who frequent the place would take the same two people out of a line up as the ones I'm on about. It's been left behind. It belongs in 1995.


  • #6
    apophis
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭apophis


    I would agree to an extent about the state of the building, but I think as someone who on a regular basis attends this cinema, and obviously have dealt with various members of staff, I would have to disagree profoundly about the staff.
    I can only assume due to the nasty and untrue venom spewed at the staff that its from people who were barred from this cinema for bad bahaviour. If the language uses is anything to go by.


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  • #7
    annmaire88
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭annmaire88


    think thats a bit harsh callin staff scum, iv never had trouble when i go in with the staff,some of the staff are their a long time and are actually quite friendlytheir only doin their jobs at the end of the day! hopefully these new owners can work with the staff to make the cinema better as its one of the only soutces of enertainment in the town thats now a pub or club!


  • #8
    johnire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,535 ✭✭✭johnire


    Well said....couldn't have summed it up better myself!
    Radharc na Sleibhte wrote: »
    It's a kip.
    As for the staff......
    They need to throw the whole lot in the skip, staff and all and start again. As above poster says the amount of times I've unfortunately given it one more chance only for the screen or sound to be shyte or dealt with by a scum staff member. I'm sure people who frequent the place would take the same two people out of a line up as the ones I'm on about. It's been left behind. It belongs in 1995.


  • #9
    apophis
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭apophis


    Well, at least we know two alleged possible people with a personal grudge against innocent staff members,
    And judging by the tiny amount of complaints, obviously the majority disagree with the opinion of the complainers.


  • #10
    Radharc na Sleibhte
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,535 ✭✭✭Radharc na Sleibhte


    annmaire88 wrote: »
    think thats a bit harsh callin staff scum, iv never had trouble when i go in with the staff,some of the staff are their a long time and are actually quite friendlytheir only doin their jobs at the end of the day! hopefully these new owners can work with the staff to make the cinema better as its one of the only soutces of enertainment in the town thats now a pub or club!

    Some of the staff are grand, but (in my opinion, naturally) some of the staff are the reason the cinema is the way it is.


  • #11
    Radharc na Sleibhte
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,535 ✭✭✭Radharc na Sleibhte


    apophis wrote: »
    Well, at least we know two alleged possible people with a personal grudge against innocent staff members,
    And judging by the tiny amount of complaints, obviously the majority disagree with the opinion of the complainers.

    Hahaha I'm a bit old for personal grudges and getting barred from a cinema but hey, that's your opinion, and you know mine!


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  • #12
    Sligo1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,948 ✭✭✭Sligo1


    Thank god this place is being taken over. Hopefully they tidy it up and give it a makeover. I really have to say its a disgrace of place. Disgustingly dirty. Every time I've ever gone to sit down the seat has been broken or full of gum. Just a horrid disgusting place. My husband is an avid cinema goer and its one of the few things we can do together having 2 very young children (usually only get a babysitter till 11pm)... And I have recently started refusing to go here anymore. Rotten place altogether!


  • #13
    apophis
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭apophis


    Could not disagree more on the staff issue, but as I said from the tiny amount of misleading complaints here in this thread, I think they are personal rather than objective.
    As I said earlier I am a regular cinema user and have no complaints at all. :cool:


  • #14
    fillefatale
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,225 ✭✭✭fillefatale


    Dirty, tired looking, unwelcoming. Hopefully this will bring a positive change to the place, and maybe increase staff morale which has been lacking in recent years, as people above have pointed out.


  • #15
    Radharc na Sleibhte
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,535 ✭✭✭Radharc na Sleibhte


    Nail on the head fillefatale.
    The whole place and people in it just need a jizzy up!

    If the story is true it could be exactly what's needed.
    The cinema ain't a cheap day out anymore especially when you've a few with you. Bundoran is better value, nice staff, cleaner, but then the times and movie selections sometimes leave you wondering what the hell.


  • #16
    apophis
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭apophis


    A lack of investment by the past owners should not reflect on the staff, you complainers only visit the place and then away home ye go, but the staff have to endure the conditions daily, and I would say on a lousy wage to boot, leave the staff out of it and hope the new owners will care enough to provide better working conditions.


  • #17
    fillefatale
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,225 ✭✭✭fillefatale


    Radharc na Sleibhte wrote: »
    Nail on the head fillefatale.
    The whole place and people in it just need a jizzy up!

    If the story is true it could be exactly what's needed.
    The cinema ain't a cheap day out anymore especially when you've a few with you. Bundoran is better value, nice staff, cleaner, but then the times and movie selections sometimes leave you wondering what the hell.

    I obviously prefer local business over corporate chains, but this place hasn't made any positive changes to keep up with a changing market in many years.

    I know what you mean. Went to the cinema in London at the weekend with a friend, 2 tickets, 2 glasses of wine and a bag of nuts came to £37!!!


  • #18
    Radharc na Sleibhte
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,535 ✭✭✭Radharc na Sleibhte


    Wow!
    Over €50 is probably pushing it, no matter the surroundings! Jesus, add in popcorn and the kids and I'd have my mortgage payment!


  • #19
    fillefatale
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,225 ✭✭✭fillefatale


    Case in point - the list of films currently showing doesn't even work - http://www.gaietysligo.com/films-out-now/


  • #20
    ShazGV
    Registered Users Posts: 1,508 ✭✭✭ShazGV


    ^ They're using gaietysligo.ie rather than .com now, new site but took me a good while to realise that!


  • #21
    apophis
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭apophis


    Other case in point if you get the RIGHT app and use it, it is a very comprehensive and informative app.

    Gaiety cinema group on the android play store in my case, don't just rely on one potential source of info, my god, use your brains.


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  • #22
    johnire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,535 ✭✭✭johnire


    This is so true. I stopped going there and now travel to Carrick. The cinema there is gorgeous as are the staff. The whole place has an air of professionalism that Sligo lacks.
    The last time I was there I recognised 8 people I know from Sligo and I actually heard one of them say to his partner that he'd never set foot in Sligo cinema again unless it was cleaned up and staff replaced.

    fillefatale wrote: »
    Dirty, tired looking, unwelcoming. Hopefully this will bring a positive change to the place, and maybe increase staff morale which has been lacking in recent years, as people above have pointed out.


  • #23
    apophis
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭apophis


    How convient, on your last visit you saw eight people you know and listened in one one conversation that just happens to suit your argument, haha.

    Thats funny you know though, last time I went to gaiety sligo I saw about 25 people I knew, and the majority said they would be back again, its odd how different people experience gaiety sligo. is it not. :cool:


  • #24
    johnire
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,535 ✭✭✭johnire


    It's a valid argument.
    Why are people like myself willing to travel from Sligo to Carrick to use a facility that's already on our doorstep?
    There had to be a reason and from the various posts here it's obvious there are very good and reasonable reasons.
    Nobody could seriously say that the cinema in Sligo is anyway comparable to for instance the one in Carrick??

    apophis wrote: »
    How convient, on your last visit you saw eight people you know and listened in one one conversation that just happens to suit your argument, haha.

    Thats funny you know though, last time I went to gaiety sligo I saw about 25 people I knew, and the majority said they would be back again, its odd how different people experience gaiety sligo. is it not. :cool:


  • #25
    apophis
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭apophis


    Ya I know, jeez after all you 'overheard' two people saying that, :rolleyes:

    And by the way 'various posts' from only four people.


  • #26
    cyah
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭cyah


    i heard its sold, but as for comments about the staff i think its unfair, my wife and i have been going for years and they were always polite and helpful most of the complaints i read here is from people who just dont like sligo in general you are the same names that complain about every single thing in sligo from the hospital to the pubs you dont like....**** off and get a life you pissed off people...


  • #27
    cyah
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭cyah


    johnire wrote: »
    It's a valid argument.
    Why are people like myself willing to travel from Sligo to Carrick to use a facility that's already on our doorstep?
    There had to be a reason and from the various posts here it's obvious there are very good and reasonable reasons.
    Nobody could seriously say that the cinema in Sligo is anyway comparable to for instance the one in Carrick??

    i was in carrick cinema it is nice but very small.....


  • #28
    fillefatale
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,225 ✭✭✭fillefatale


    apophis wrote: »
    How convient, on your last visit you saw eight people you know and listened in one one conversation that just happens to suit your argument, haha.

    Thats funny you know though, last time I went to gaiety sligo I saw about 25 people I knew, and the majority said they would be back again, its odd how different people experience gaiety sligo. is it not. :cool:

    We're talking about the Gaiety in a forum, so obviously we will refer to the feedback of other posters unlike these "25 people" you "know" whose opinion we've not been made privy to.
    cyah wrote: »
    i heard its sold, but as for comments about the staff i think its unfair, my wife and i have been going for years and they were always polite and helpful most of the complaints i read here is from people who just dont like sligo in general you are the same names that complain about every single thing in sligo from the hospital to the pubs you dont like....**** off and get a life you pissed off people...

    Registered this month and only 2 posts defending the Gaiety, hmmmm :rolleyes: I have issued you with a warning for being uncivil. Read the forum rules.


  • #29
    apophis
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭apophis


    Wow, a moderator getting an itchy trigger finger towards positive posters about the gaiety cinema, I think that says it all.

    Seems we people who are happy with the gaiety and have a right to express that view, have fallen in to a negative only allowed comment thread.


  • #30
    fillefatale
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,225 ✭✭✭fillefatale


    apophis wrote: »
    Wow, a moderator getting an itchy trigger finger towards positive posters about the gaiety cinema, I think that says it all.

    Seems we people who are happy with the gaiety and have a right to express that view, have fallen in to a negative only allowed comment thread.

    Everyone is entitled to their view, you however, were criticising other posters and calling their opinion false as if your opinion is the only valid one. Seems you are in the minority here...


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  • #31
    apophis
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭apophis


    Below is a section taken from your forum rules, pay particular attention to the part about naming and shaming businesses, now go and warn the negative posters if indeed you are an impartial mod, as you should be.
    But alas one of your earlier posts would suggest impartiality is not your first priority as a moderator.



    Libel/Defamation:

    Do not post anything that can be considered as being libellous. This includes naming and shaming businesses, or any attacks on persons in the community or public eye. All such comments could lead to court proceedings against boards.ie and thus will not be tolerated.


  • #32
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,293 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    I never really had a problem with the Gailty my self, yeah its a bit old and dated compared to newer cinemas, but surely you would expect that from an older facility. Personally have never had a problem with the staff either.


  • #33
    apophis
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭apophis


    Hi mint sauce, I agree, and i posted earlier the same point myself, building could and probably will be renovated under the new management, but the staff can only work with what they have, and for earlier posters to call them scum and not get warned by a moderator in accordance with 'forum rules', tends to point to an agenda on the negative side against the staff and the business itself.


  • #34
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,293 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    apophis wrote: »
    Hi mint sauce, I agree, and i posted earlier the same point myself, building could and probably will be renovated under the new management, but the staff can only work with what they have, and for earlier posters to call them scum and not get warned by a moderator in accordance with 'forum rules', tends to point to an agenda on the negative side against the staff and the business itself.

    Well in defence of the Mods, if someone did not report the post, he or she may not have seen it.


  • #35
    apophis
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭apophis


    Agreed mint sauce, but when one of the contributers to the thread is a mod, he or she should be doing their job, which is enforcing forum policy across the board.
    Sadly that did not take place here, at least not on an impartial footing.


  • #36
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,293 ✭✭✭✭Mint Sauce


    Last side comments before I get done for backseat nodding, but this really is a conversation for the feedback forum or between yourself and the mod. However, a mod should be allowed to contribute to a thread as long as its within forum guidelines, without being expected to review the rest of the thread first, they are end if the day, unpaid forum members keeping the place tidy, and that comes from a former mod.

    Getting back to the Gialty, it just needs a good tidy up, and refurbishment. The main foyer and corridors look fine to me for a building its age, but agreed with some of the other posts, the auditoriums do need some work, considering the cost to view a movie, along with refreshments, it's quite costly considering decor and comfort level of them.


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  • #37
    Radharc na Sleibhte
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,535 ✭✭✭Radharc na Sleibhte


    In fairness, Carrick cinema was completely redone about three or four years ago after it was destroyed by the Shannon.

    I think whoever buys it will soon realise it will be a worthwhile investment as long as they do just that. Invest in the technology foremost, the fittings and the staff and it will do a bomb.

    ** Also edited my first post on this thread there, not my intention to cause offence. The word I originally used to describe a couple of the staff members may be perceived a bit harsh when I don't go on to give an explanation why. Sorry. I'm not going give full reviews of my numerous experiences with the place though. Will PM anyone who wants the details!
    I don't think I've ever complained about any other Sligo premises :( not since 19th May anyway :D


  • #38
    apophis
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭apophis


    Ya I think it will be a goldmine when refurbished, then the existing staff who are friendly and accomadating will have better working conditions, and everyone wins.


  • #39
    deadlybuzzman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭deadlybuzzman


    In the interest of balance there's one young guy in there that's an absolute gent. Credit where credits due


  • #40
    apophis
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭apophis


    Agree, also from my own experience with any of the staff, any reasonable request is dealt with promptly and professionally. :)


  • #41
    ShazGV
    Registered Users Posts: 1,508 ✭✭✭ShazGV


    deadlybuzzman wrote: »
    In the interest of balance there's one young guy in there that's an absolute gent. Credit where credits due

    If we're thinking of the same guy (new enough - in the past year or two I think) he's absolutely lovely. Always says to enjoy the film, very friendly.


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  • #42
    Sligo1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,948 ✭✭✭Sligo1


    I've never had a problem with the staff tbh. The place itself is still the kip of all kips tho...


  • #43
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Same here, no problem with the staff but the cinema is filthy. Pity as it was built brand new back in 1998 do you would think it would be fairly modern!


  • #44
    apophis
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭apophis


    It's not that bad for an 17 to 18 year old cinema that multible thousands of people have used, including kids birthday party's catered for, just needs a make over, definatly not a kip considering its age and customer numbers.


  • #45
    overshoot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭overshoot


    A kip is a kip, regardless of age. Bundoran is a newer cinema and has upgraded screens and seats since it opened.
    They didn't put money into maintenance, simple! Its a basic of owning a building never mind a business!

    From my experiences, never had an issue with staff tho as others have said.


  • #46
    Sligo1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,948 ✭✭✭Sligo1


    apophis wrote: »
    It's not that bad for an 17 to 18 year old cinema that multible thousands of people have used, including kids birthday party's catered for, just needs a make over, definatly not a kip considering its age and customer numbers.

    Imo it most definitely is a kip. You pay full whack to go and view a movie then have trouble finding a seat that isn't filthy or broken. Floor always sticky... Need I go on... These are all things that could be fixed easily if the owners could be bothered to do the odd but of maintenance. These are also long standing problems. I wouldn't come complaining here if it was just a once or twice off...

    Also to note, I'm a fairly laid back person... No grand notions or anything like that... But it is a kip.. General concensus here seems to agree with this...


  • #47
    apophis
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭apophis


    Sorry, can't agree overshoot, the age and usage of a public facility has to be factored in somewhere, like I posted earlier new management may and hopefully will refurbish, time will tell.


  • #48
    overshoot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭overshoot


    apophis wrote: »
    Sorry, can't agree overshoot, the age and usage of a public facility has to be factored in somewhere, like I posted earlier new management may and hopefully will refurbish, time will tell.

    So how come a smaller cinema in a smaller town is in better shape technology and comfort wise than when it opened?


  • #49
    north_star_33
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭north_star_33


    NEVER had in issue with staff ...im going to watch a movie ..not engage in chat.

    i go quite a fair bit and i do agree with the cleaning comments ..it does need a good scrub and a lick of paint...

    my.main gripe is that its very expensive if your buying food


  • #50
    apophis
    Registered Users Posts: 262 ✭✭apophis


    @ overshoot, simple really, smaller cinema less customers, bigger multiscreen cinema way, way more customers hense more usage, basic logic really.


  • #51
    overshoot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,224 ✭✭✭overshoot


    apophis wrote: »
    @ overshoot, simple really, smaller cinema less customers, bigger multiscreen cinema way, way more customers hense more usage, basic logic really.

    That's contradictory surely? a smaller cinema was able to upgrade their screens and seats more frequently than a bigger one, I'm talking years, not frequency of use. Surely with more customers and therefore more financial clout the gaiety would be better placed and have a bigger requirement to upgrade? Basic logic no?


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