From the Feis in Cork to Cabaret and Hamnet... Jessie Buckley's 14 steps to success 

From her early days in Killarney Musical Society, through stage and screen roles — and even an acclaimed album along the way — Esther McCarthy traces the steps that have brought Jessie Buckley all the way to Oscar success 

Jessie Buckley, from her teenage years in Killarney, through breakthrough roles such as Fargo, right up to her days as an A-list star strolling the red carpets of Hollywood. (Pictures: Valerie O'Sullivan, Netflix, AP)

Feis Maitiú in Cork (2004)

The young Jessie Buckley honed her musical and performance skills at Feis Maitiú, the hugely popular music and drama festival held every year in Fr Mathew Hall in Cork. It presents a platform for performers of all ages to present their work to professional adjudicators. The daughter of harpist Marina Cassidy, Jessie’s delight is apparent in this photo after taking first place in Irish harp under 14s. By then she was also involved with Killarney Musical Society, where she performed regularly after being deeply moved as a child by their production of Jesus Christ Superstar.