Cillian Murphy and his wife, Yvonne McGuinness', plan to redevelop the Phoenix cinema in Dingle have been approved. The cinema, purchased by the couple in 2024, originally opened in 1919 before closing its doors in 2021 as a result of the pandemic. The redevelopment project secured €933,000 in Government funding before locals objected to the project, arguing the space should be reserved for housing. Murphy has long been associated with the West Kerry Gaeltacht, as the actor's parents holidayed in the area for decades. Advertisement"We're excited about the opportunities this space will create for both the people of Dingle and the wider Irish arts community.