Jessie Buckley arrives at the Oscars as her native Killarney beams with pride

The 36-year-old has bagged several significant awards for her role as Agnes Shakespeare in Hamnet, making her possible win for best actress seem a daringly sure thing at the 98th Academy Awards
Jessie Buckley arrives at the Oscars as her native Killarney beams with pride

Jessie Buckley arrives at the Oscars on Sunday. Picture: AP Photo/Gregory Bull

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 - 22:27
Gráinne Ní Aodha

Jessie Buckley has arrived at the Oscars as she hopes to add to her award season collection. 

It comes as her picturesque Co Kerry hometown was brimming with pride for the local star.

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