Event: Academy Award

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Ireland’s greatest nights at the Oscars

While Saoirse Ronan is our best hope at the Academy Awards on Sunday, Esther McCarthy looks back at magic Irish moments of previous events

Thu, 06 Feb, 2020

The 200 million dollar man

Rory McIlroy’s official unveiling with sports giant Nike took on Academy Award presentation proportions but with the world number one denying his reputed $200m (€150m) deal is about the money.

Tue, 15 Jan, 2013

Rapper accused of hitting man on Oscars night

Sean “Diddy” Combs was accused of battery at a Hollywood hotel the day of the Academy Awards, police said.

Wed, 28 Feb, 2007

Sheen defends right to speak against war

Actor and activist Martin Sheen has defended the rights of Hollywood anti-war protesters to express their views on March 23.

Wed, 19 Mar, 2003