'I'm sobbing': Paul Mescal's family and An Cailín Ciúin celebrate Oscar nominations

Paul Mescal has been nominated for an Oscar for his role in Aftersun — and his family couldn't be prouder 

Frankie Corio and Paul Mescal in Aftersun (2022)

It was celebrations all-round on Tuesday afternoon as Irish stars saw a record haul of nominations for the upcoming Oscars.

Among the record-breaking nine nominations for The Banshees of Inisherin, Maynooth man Paul Mescal has been nominated for best actor for his role in Aftersun, while fellow Irish actor Colin Farrell is also nominated in the same category.