Cillian Murphy and Yvonne McGuinness buy historic Phoenix Cinema in Kerry

Actor Cillian Murphy and artist Yvonne McGuinness have purchased the Phoenix Cinema in Daingean Uí Chúis, Co Kerry. The cinema, which closed during the Covid-19 lockdown, was one of Ireland's last family-run cinemas. The couple plans to refurbish and reopen the cinema, emphasizing its cultural significance in the Gaeltacht area. They aim to reflect this in the cinema's programming. Local residents welcomed the news, as there were concerns about the building being sold to developers. Renovations are set to begin next year.