Ruth Negga’s family in Limerick ‘Loving’ her Oscar nomination

Ruth Negga’s family in Limerick were quite simply bursting with pride at her Oscar nomination for best actress for her role in Loving.

Natalie Portman plays Jackie Onasis in ‘Jackie’, which is up for best film. She received her third Oscar nomination for the role.

Her uncle Ger Malone said the phones had been hopping the minute the news came through.

“We’re all delighted for her. There is pride in all the family here in Dooradoyle, and we’ll probably have a glass of something to celebrate.