Cillian Murphy and his wife Yvonne McGuinness bought the historic Phoenix Cinema in Dingle, Ireland to save the movie theater from closing down for good, the Irish Independent reported on Friday. "I've been going to see films at the Phoenix since I was a young boy on summer holidays,

Cillian Murphy has revealed the sentimental value behind his purchase of a Kerry cinema. The Oscar-winning actor and producer became the new owner of The Phoenix, in Dingle, alongside his wife Yvonne McGuinness over the week. Estate agent Anthony Fitzgerald teased the exciting news, which was later confirmed.

Cillian Murphy and his wife Yvonne McGuinness have purchased a cherished piece of his childhood, acquiring the cinema he frequented visited as a boy. The couple will start the renovation of The Phoenix Cinema in Dingle,

The Oppenheimer star and his artist partner have saved The Phoenix in Derry, County Kerry, and will refurbish the historic building next year.

The historic Pheonix Cinema in Dingle town in Kerry has been purchased by Cillian Murphy and his wife Yvonne McGuinness.

Cillian Murphy and wife Yvonne McGuinness buy cinema he visited as a child - Oscar-winning Irish star plans to have the venue refurbished so it can be enjoyed by the community once more

Cillian Murphy and his wife, Yvonne McGuinness, have purchased Ireland's historic theater The Phoenix Cinema with plans to repair and refurbish it in the next year. "I've been going to see films at The Phoenix since I was a young boy on summer holidays.

Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy has bought a cinema that he used to visit as a child. Murphy, from Cork, 48, and his wife, artist Yvonne McGuinness, will refurbish The Phoenix Cinema in Dingle, Co Kerry,