'This is a real, real honour': Kerry's Jessie Buckley wins Golden Globe for Hamnet

Killarney actress Jessie Buckley looks set to contend for the biggest honour in cinema after her jubilant victory at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles for her role in Hamnet, writes Esther McCarthy

Jessie Buckley with her Golden Globe award for best actress in a drama for 'Hamnet'. Picture: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

Jessie Buckley has moved a step closer to making Irish Oscars history following her emotional best actress win at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.

The Killarney actress looks set to contend for the biggest honour in cinema after her jubilant victory at the awards ceremony in Los Angeles for her role in Hamnet. Hamnet also won the top prize of Best Motion Picture: Drama, boosting its Oscar hopes.