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Stella Cinema Rathmines

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    griffdaddy
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    A Starbucks and Dealz property share would really brighten up the area. Or, failing that, a nice planning permission sign on the front for 6 years while it falls into further disrepair could work.


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    mvt
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    I think the last film I saw there was
    Every which way but loose with Clint Eastwood :o


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    Ciaran_B
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    griffdaddy wrote: »
    A Starbucks and Dealz property share would really brighten up the area. Or, failing that, a nice planning permission sign on the front for 6 years while it falls into further disrepair could work.

    There's already two Starbucks on that street - I don't think even Dublin could support 3 bukcys in 200 metres.


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    Ben D Bus
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    griffdaddy wrote: »
    A Starbucks and Dealz property share would really brighten up the area. Or, failing that, a nice planning permission sign on the front for 6 years while it falls into further disrepair could work.

    A Carrolls gift shop too maybe?


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    jheneaiko
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    I miss that cinema (even if it was gross near the end of its life - remember the rats?!). I hope an attractive shop/boutique opens to make the area look nicer... i.e not a tacky discount store.


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    Boulevardier
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    A night-club?


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    edbrez
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    Boomtown Rats played a gig there.


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    odyssey06
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    Wetherspoons would love it...

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



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    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    mvt wrote: »
    I think the last film I saw there was
    Every which way but loose with Clint Eastwood :o

    So, how long have you and old Clint been buddies then? :D


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    mvt
    Registered Users Posts: 474 ✭✭mvt


    I'm glad I made your day,punk :)

    He bought the popcorn too!!


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    Birneybau
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    Jellybaby1 wrote: »
    So, how long have you and old Clint been buddies then? :D

    Is MVT Clyde? :D


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    saintsaltynuts
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    odyssey06 wrote: »
    Wetherspoons would love it...

    We have a winner.


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    Jellybaby1
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    odyssey06 wrote: »
    Wetherspoons would love it...

    Ah no! Far too many eateries in Dublin. The population has almost forgotten how to cook! I prefer a bitta culture. :) Minus the rats of course.


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    Synode
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    Isn't there a problem getting planning permission to do anything with the building because of the pigeons. I definately remember hearing this before


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    griffdaddy
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    odyssey06 wrote: »
    Wetherspoons would love it...

    I'd love it if Wetherspoons set up there. Might be too close to their new Camden Street branch though


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    Mesrine65
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    edbrez wrote: »
    Boomtown Rats played a gig there.
    Elvis Costello off his chunk on speed played a great gig there also.


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    OldGoat
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    Mesrine65 wrote: »
    Elvis Costello off his chunk on speed played a great gig there also.
    He wasn't the only one off his tits on speed at that gig. :)

    I'm older than Minecraft goats.



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    Mesrine65
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    OldGoat wrote: »
    He wasn't the only one off his tits on speed at that gig. :)
    I'm pleading the fifth on the grounds that I might incriminate myself :D


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    vektarman
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    edbrez wrote: »
    Boomtown Rats played a gig there.

    And now just rats play there....:(


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    5rtytry56
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    vektarman wrote: »
    And now just rats play there....:(
    with a supporting cast of pigeons.


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    L1011
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    There is a private screening cinema still available for hire within the Stella, it isn't derelict or abandoned. There was no logical reason for the owners to keep it open when they own the new one across the road.


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    Jellybaby1
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    Synode wrote: »
    Isn't there a problem getting planning permission to do anything with the building because of the pigeons. I definately remember hearing this before

    I don't think pigeons are a protected species though.


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    Synode
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    Jellybaby1 wrote: »
    I don't think pigeons are a protected species though.

    Yeah I can't remember where I heard they were an obstruction to re-development. I've googled and can't find much. Must have been lies


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    Jellybaby1
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    These days, boids are more dangerous near airports. Anyway we await news of the future owners of Stella.


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    JohnFalstaff
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    Looks like the Stella will be restored to its former glory and open its doors as a cinema again.

    http://www.thejournal.ie/screen-cinema-rathmines-3192039-Jan2017/

    Some great memories of seeing films there in the 70's and 80's (and some not so great memories of the sticky floors and the stinking toilets as the place fell into disrepair during the 90's!)


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    blue4ever
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    Bought by McKillen's - those who brought you the Dean. Turning it into an 'arthouse' cinema (like the lighthouse a bit) - I think food and beers available. And actually Rathmines is shaping up again after many years of neglect - a good thing.


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    5rtytry56
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    blue4ever wrote: »
    And actually Rathmines is shaping up again after many years of neglect - a good thing.

    and not being just a grim "Dorset Street of the Southside"...:o


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    MrMorooka
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    To be honest I think opening it up again as a cinema is a bad move, it will just be out-competed by the Swan and will die a death. There's not enough demand to have two cinemas running in the area.


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    L1011
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    MrMorooka wrote: »
    To be honest I think opening it up again as a cinema is a bad move, it will just be out-competed by the Swan and will die a death. There's not enough demand to have two cinemas running in the area.

    Not a chance its going to be a mainstream cinema showing current-run movies. Also, its very likely the sale of it required that as it was owned by the same owners as the Swan.


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    danjo-xx
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    Was this place related to Stella in mt. merrion


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