Oscars 2026 FAQ: What you need to know about Irish nominees, favourites, where to watch

The 98th Academy Awards will take place in Los Angeles on Sunday, celebrating the best films from the past year and the people behind them

Irish actress Jessie Buckley, who is nominated for an Oscar this year.

All eyes will be on the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday to find out if Kerry’s Jessie Buckley will take home the award for Best Actress.

The actress, hailing from Kerry, is widely acclaimed for her performance in Hamnet, a historical drama film directed by Chloé Zhao, who co-wrote the screenplay with Maggie O'Farrell.