Belfast drama group toasts James Martin’s Oscar success

Frances Nelson, co-ordinator of Babosh Drama, Belvoir Studio Theatre, in Belfast, where James Martin is part of the drama group (Liam McBurney/PA)

A local drama group in south Belfast turned its weekly meeting into a celebration after the success of member James Martin at the Oscars.

The star of An Irish Goodbye has become the first person with Down’s syndrome to win at the Academy Awards.