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Xtra-vision

Video, film and music retailer in Ireland

Xtra-vision was a video, film and music retailer that operated across the island of Ireland. Founded in 1979, it had 200 shops at its peak before running into financial difficulties, changing ownership a number of times, and ultimately closing in 2021.2 It was founded by Richard Murphy.1 It is headquartered in Dublin.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Xtra-vision, Downpatrick, February 2010
Photo: Ardfern, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

Xtra-vision was a video, film and music retailer that operated across the island of Ireland. Founded in 1979, it had 200 shops at its peak before running into financial difficulties, changing ownership a number of times, and ultimately closing in 2021.2

The story

Founded by Richard Murphy in 1979.1

Leadership

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

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Timeline

  1. 1979Founded Founded1

Sources

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