Kerry woman, Jessie Buckley is in with a chance to perform at the Oscars

The 29-year-old played the lead role Rose-Lynn Harlan in the movie, a Scottish single mother who attempts to make it as a country singer in Nashville.

The Oscars shortlist were revealed yesterday outlining the contenders in nine categories, including best original song and score.

The 300-member music branch chose 15 songs from 75 entered this year, and 15 scores from an eligibility list of 170.