'The family Whatsapp group is whopping away,' Ruth Negga’s family react to Oscar nomination

"I didn't jump up and down; I'm too old for that," he joked, adding, "I'm absolutely thrilled for her."

By David Raleigh

It has been a great day for the Irish at the Oscar nominations with Loving star Ruth Negga, costume designer Consolata Boyle and Irish-made surreal comedy The Lobster among the nominees.