Great photos. An uncle of mine told me he used to go to the savoy in the 40s for 2 shows, one a cartoon and a matinee. Roy Rogers was the bIg star of the day IIRC.
Was that the hotel on Merchant's Quay near Parnell Place?
There was a famous organ in there played by a Jewish fella called Bridgeman. It’s now in the University of Limerick concert hall, was removed in the 70s.Great photos. An uncle of mine told me he used to go to the savoy in the 40s for 2 shows, one a cartoon and a matinee. Roy Rogers was the bIg star of the day IIRC.
Now that you mention I remember my uncle saying something about music in there too.There was a famous organ in there played by a Jewish fella called Bridgeman. It’s now in the University of Limerick concert hall, was removed in the 70s.
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