It’s just been announced that Killarney’s newest cinema - which will have some of the world’s best cutting edge technology and comfort - is set to open this July.

Today (Monday), Omniplex Cinemas announced a phased reopening plan for cinemas across the country – and the opening date for their Park Road screens - which is something cinema lovers have been long waiting to hear after the initial date last year was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Omniplex Killarney will have a MAXX D’LUXX screen, all-laser projection facility with sofa beds, and large fully electric recliner seats – which include a two metre gap for social distancing purposes.

“The reopening of cinemas in Ireland, after nearly six months closed, is a seminal moment for cinema lovers,” Mark Anderson, Director of Omniplex Cinemas, said.

“We’re delighted to start reopening our doors next week with a selection of brand-new movies. In order to enjoy a safe cinema going experience we will continue with measures introduced last year like online ticketing, reduced auditorium capacity and self-scanning of tickets.

“We intended to open our Omniplex Killarney last year, so we’re excited to finally get to present our latest cinema this July,” he said.

“With a MAXX D’LUXX screen, Killarney is about to be amazed by OMNIPLEXMAXX’s Big Screen and Big Sound treatment as well as the comfort of our D’LUXX electric recliner seats. This all-laser projection facility with sofa beds is at the cutting edge of worldwide cinema technology. Coincidentally our D’LUXX cinemas are also naturally well suited to a socially distant world with a focus on automation and large fully electric recliner seats with a two metre gap between rows.”

SAFETY

Omniplex will continue with safety measures introduced last year including.

In-Cinema Seat Separation – 2 metre bubble around each cinema booking. Families and friends may sit beside each other up to a maximum of 5 guests.

Online Ticketing and Shop – tickets may be purchased online and pre-ordering of cinema treats online, for collection, is encouraged.

Limited capacity – maximum of 50 per screen, with social distancing also in place in foyers and toilets.

Enhanced cleaning regimes – including screen protection at all customer touchpoints. Sanitisation stations in foyers

Reduced showtimes – only one movie will start and end at a time to facilitate social distancing and extra cleaning.

Ireland is the highest cinema attending nation in Europe and at a time when escapism is needed, Omniplex hopes that cinemas can fill that need. For general bookings and information see www.omniplex.ie.