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Top 5 cinemas and theatres

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5. Savoy Cinema

The Savoy Cinema is the oldest operational cinema in Dublin, which started life in 1929 as a 3000 seater single screen cinema and now has 6 screens with over 2000 seats including the 780 seater Screen Number 1. The Savoy cinema has not only exhibited some of the world’s greatest movies but has also stood witness to an ever changing Irish society, over the years it has it has become a Dublin landmark being the oldest surviving city-centre cinema. The Savoy is now the preferred location for the majority of Irish Premieres in its famous No 1 auditorium that still retains the red drapes on its big screen.

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Student Discount €2.5

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Opening hours:

1.30 pm – 11 pm Mon-Sat

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Location:

The Savoy Cinema | Upper O'Connell St, Dublin 1

+353 1 874 6000

  • Parking and Wheelchair Access for Savoy 1 are available 

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4. Cineworld

Cineworld is the biggest cinema in Ireland, with 4 floors and 17 screens. It was opened in 1995. They screen blockbusters, small independent movies and a large amount of foreign films, even a few classics every now and again, as well as their fair share or premieres! It’s a huge complex and offers so many movies – so you’ll be spoilt for choice. They even have a cafe bar where one can enjoy a coffee or an adult beverage before or after your film. The cinema is famous for offering a membership card allowing unlimited cinema for just €22.90 per month.

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Student Discount €3.00

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Opening hours:

from the first day’s screening till the last one

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Location:

Cineworld Cinema Dublin | The Parnell Centre, Parnell St, Rotunda, Dublin 7

+353 1520 88 04 44

  • a LUAS stop in 1 min walk from the cinema and bus stops on O'Connell St

  • 500 parking spaces are available in the Parnell Centre car park

  • disabled access and disabled parking

  • a bar is available

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3. Odeon Cinema

Odeon was founded in 1930, and now is the largest and best-known cinema chain in the UK and Ireland. Today it is a part of AMC Theatres, the largest movie exhibition company in the world. Odeon prides itself in the very best cinema experience: cutting-edge technology and the widest choice of experiences (this extends way beyond the box office – Odeon also screens live sports and cultural events and special screenings for specific groups too). At Odeon, you’ll find a great selection of tasty foods and drinks - the perfect eats and treats for your cinema going experience.

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Student Discount: €1.00

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Opening hours:

from the first day’s screening till the last one

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Location:

ODEON Point Square | E Wall Rd, North Dock, Dublin

+353 1 686 9460

  • Red line Luas available

  • accessible screenings for guests who are blind or are partially sighted, subtitled performances for deaf and hard of hearing guests

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2. Abbey Theatre

Abbey Theatre is Ireland's National Theatre, funded by the Arts Council. It opened its doors to the public on December 27, 1904. In its early years, the theatre was closely associated with the writers of the Celtic revival and now is a repository of the unique cultural traditions of Ireland. In every endeavour, Abbey promotes inclusiveness, diversity and equality. The Theatre offers affordable ticket prices, with Early Bird tickets from €10, front row seats at €13 and Free First Previews.

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Student Discount: 20% off performances from Monday – Thursday each week as well as Saturday Matinees (not available for Friday or Saturday evening shows).

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Opening hours:

9 am – after-show

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Location:

Abbey Theatre | 26/27 Abbey Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 K0F1

​+353 1 878 7222

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  • the entrance to our foyer is on Marlborough St. Entrance to the Peacock Stage and Café is on Lower Abbey St

  • parking is in 2 nearby locations: Irish Life Car Park and Dublin Q-Park, Clerys

  • peacock Café and Wine Bar & The Abbey Bar on the first floor are located in the Theatre

  • a range of accessible performances and services for visitors who are Deaf, hard of hearing or visually impaired is offered

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1. Light House Cinema

The Light House is one of Dublin's most vibrant cultural spaces with 614 seats across 4 screens. The excellent presentation and unique programming style of The Light House has earned us the reputation as one of the best cinemas in Ireland. It has the best projection technology with awesome surround sound and Event Cinema performances from all over the world and special events, including sing along screenings, big screen Karaoke and Eurovision live. Light House Cinema is also home to some of Ireland's most prestigious annual film festivals.

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Student Discount: €2.5

Student Tuesdays: €6.00 (combo deals available)

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Opening hours:

11.00 am – Mon-Sat, 12:00 pm – Sunday

Closing time:

as soon as people have left the last film screening

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Location: Light House Cinema | Market Square, Smithfield, Dublin 7

+353 1 872 8006

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  • underground park including a cafe and subterranean bar with craft beers, wine and cocktails 

  • a number of bus stops available within a 5 minute walk of the cinema and a few steps from the Smithfield stop on the Red Luas line

  • 2 Dublin Bike stations just a couple of steps from the cinema (Smithfield square)

  • free WiFi (not available inside screens 3 or 4)

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