Speaking in London, the Tánaiste said McGregor ‘represents the very worst of us’.

Jessie Buckley’s historic win is already inspiring locals in Killarney.

While Buckley’s parents and three sisters attended the ceremony in Los Angeles, around 60 family and friends watched the 98th Academy Awards in the family hotel and bar.

He won the gong for Sinners.

Even the awards’ host, Conan O’Brien, made some serious comments amid his stream of gags.

Paul Thomas Anderson’s saga about political revolutionaries won six gongs at the ceremony, including best director, best adapted screenplay, and best supporting actor for Sean Penn.

The 36-year-old became the first Irish actress to win the prize, taking home the award for her portrayal of William Shakespeare’s wife Agnes.

Ahead of the Oscars, locals pinned up posters in shop windows and shared their hopes for proud Kerry woman Jessie Buckley.

The Irish actress has already bagged a Bafta, Golden Globe and Critics Choice award for her role as the wife of William Shakespeare in Hamnet.

Many of the races are still wide open.

In the 2024 Holly Bough, we recounted the story of Corkman Cormac Gallagher, who played a starring role in an Oscar-nominated film, and went on to be a world-renowned scientist. Now, JOHN DOLAN tells the story of another celebrated Cork scientist who played his part in an Oscar-winning documentary. 

Jessie Buckley, star of Hamnet, looks likely to make history for her home nation of Ireland.

It’s timely to point out the many achievements of Cork folk in the 97 years since the Academy Awards began, says JOHN DOLAN. 

Rory Buckley, manager of the Castle Hotel in Macroom, will be hoping his Kerry cousin can add another award to her very impressive collection.

Ahead of Sunday's glittering ceremony in  LA a new study has shown that Cork's five Oscar nominations and wins over the years put the county in joint third place in Ireland for Academy glory.

The Marty Supreme star made the comments during a conversation with Matthew McConaughey for Variety.

When the subject of cats came up, Buckley admitted she was not a fan

The West Cork composer worked as a vocalist, arranger, and musical consultant on the first film in history to receive 16 Oscar nominations, one of them being for best original score.

The 36-year-old actress has been recognised by the Academy in the best actress category.

President Catherine Connolly led the well wishes to the Irish filmmakers named in this year’s Academy Awards shortlist.

The full list of nominations for the 98th Academy Awards ceremony.

The Kerry native has been nominated in the Best Actress category for her performance in Hamnet.

The contenders will be revealed on Thursday.

The new Marty Supreme film has sparked a renewed interest in table tennis.

In recent years, Cartoon Saloon has benefited from the boom in content demand from streaming services such as Netflix, Apple+, and Disney+.

Both put in stellar performances, with Chalamet playing a young Dylan while Barbaro played legendary folk musician Joan Baez

Anora won five gongs, with The Brutalist winning three and Wicked winning two Oscars

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The 97th Academy Awards will be broadcast tomorrow night and will this year be hosted by Conan O’Brien.

The actors are nominated for their roles in the hit movie musical.

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He said there is a ‘strong anti-feminist thing going on’ in the country.

The film features the band members, alongside big names, such as Michael Fassbender and Simone Kirby.

Murphy won legions of fans for his performance as a member of the notorious Shelby family, before he swept awards season earlier this year for his starring role in Oppenheimer.

Kerry Washington, Kendall Jenner and Jennifer Lawrence were some of the celebrities in attendance.

Principal Sean Lyons said the boys were giddy with happiness coming through the doors of the school this morning.

Mstyslav Chernov said he wished to exchange his Academy Award for Russia not invading.

Prudence Wade looks at some of the style on the red carpet at the Academy Awards

Irish actor Cillian Murphy looks set to be crowned best actor as the Oscars ceremony kicks off in Los Angeles

The US actor and co-star Jeffery Wright have already made Academy Award history as the first two black actors nominated for the same film.

Mr Martin, who is a former teacher, admitted that he was awaiting the outcome of the Oscars with “bated breath.”

Cillian Murphy has been successful in the BAFTAs, the Golden Globes, the SAG awards, and the film was also successful at the producers Guild awards

Prosecutors concluded their evidence against the Hollywood star on Wednesday.

The man said Kevin Spacey had made him feel ‘weirdly special’ before the incident

The alleged victim said the alleged assault had made him feel ‘belittled’ and ‘worthless’.

The police interview of the Hollywood star’s third alleged victim was played to the court on Wednesday.

The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, said the actor kissed his neck twice while saying ‘be cool, be cool’.

The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, described the actor as a ‘slippery, snaky, difficult person’.

A jury panel of 14 was selected at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday

The organisation announced on Wednesday it had extended membership invitations to 398 individuals.