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'This is the greatest honour. I can't even believe it': Kerry star Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress at Oscars 
Buckley has become the first Irish woman in history to win Best Actress, joining Brenda Fricker, who won Best Supporting Actress for My Left Foot in 1990, writes Esther McCarthy

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

98th Academy Awards - Press Room
Oscars 2026: The full list of winners
Kerry’s Jessie Buckley picked up the Academy Award for best actress for her heart-rending performance in Hamnet

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

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Oscars presenter Conan O'Brien among many in US reflecting on Irish-American identity
The Irish diaspora in the US is getting older and is mingling in new traditions with the old, writes Sean Murray in Boston

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

From the Feis in Cork to Cabaret and Hamnet... Jessie Buckley's 14 steps to success 
From the Feis in Cork to Cabaret and Hamnet... Jessie Buckley's 14 steps to success 
From her early days in Killarney Musical Society, through stage and screen roles — and even an acclaimed album along the way — Esther McCarthy traces the steps that have brought Jessie Buckley all the way to Oscar success 

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

Jessie Buckley, Star Wars, Charlie Chaplin... Eight Kerry connections to Hollywood and the silver screen
Jessie Buckley, Star Wars, Charlie Chaplin... Eight Kerry connections to Hollywood and the silver screen
A Killarney woman might be the toast of the movie world, but the people of the Kingdom are already very comfortable rubbing shoulders with the great and the good of Hollywood 

Mon, 16 Mar, 2026

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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

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

Esther McCarthy's Oscar predictions: Can Jessie Buckley do it? What will win best film?
Esther McCarthy's Oscar predictions: Can Jessie Buckley do it? What will win best film?
In advance of the Academy Awards on Sunday, film writer Esther McCarthy runs the rule over the main categories 

Sun, 15 Mar, 2026

'We are so proud of her': Jessie Buckley Oscar fever hits Killarney
'We are so proud of her': Jessie Buckley Oscar fever hits Killarney
'Hamnet' star is favourite to take the Best Actress gong

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

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Jessie Buckley's Oscar hopes boost Ireland’s soft power in tense trade era
Using culture and sport to bolster the nation’s soft power is becoming an increasingly important strand of Irish diplomacy

Fri, 13 Mar, 2026

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Oscars 2026 FAQ: What you need to know about Irish nominees, favourites, where to watch
The 98th Academy Awards will take place in Los Angeles on Sunday, celebrating the best films from the past year and the people behind them

Thu, 12 Mar, 2026

Jessie Buckley’s family en route to LA ahead of Sunday's Oscars ceremony
Jessie Buckley’s family en route to LA ahead of Sunday's Oscars ceremony
Jessie Buckley is the odds-on favourite to win Best Actress in a Leading Role at this Sunday’s Oscars award ceremony in Hollywood

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

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Lighten Up: Why the Oscars needs to come to the Green Glens
The National Ploughing Championships changes venue every few years, and this always adds a fresh spark to the adventure... the Oscars could do the same by moving to Millstreet

Mon, 09 Mar, 2026

The Bride world premiere - London
Jessie Buckley says she is ‘lover of cats’ as actress clarifies earlier comments
She said in an interview last year that when she met her husband, she gave him an ultimatum that he had to choose either her or his cats.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2026

In conversation with Cillian Murphy: 'It takes months to become Tommy. It’s not just putting the cap on'
S In conversation with Cillian Murphy: 'It takes months to become Tommy. It’s not just putting the cap on'
With a milestone birthday on the horizon, Cillian Murphy has returned to one of his career defining roles. The Ballintemple man speaks to Des O’Driscoll about bringing ‘Peaky Blinders’ to the big screen

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Tom Dunne: It's not just her acting — Jessie Buckley is such a talented singer too 
Tom Dunne: It's not just her acting — Jessie Buckley is such a talented singer too 
Jessie Buckley showed off her singing chops on Wild Rose, and she's even collaborated on an impressive album with Bernard Butler 

Wed, 25 Feb, 2026

EE BAFTA Film Awards 2026 - London
With N-word incident, Bafta have shot themselves in the foot
In not editing out Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson’s shouted tics, Bafta have allowed their successful diversity drive to be overshadowed

Mon, 23 Feb, 2026

Iftas: Christy and Cork actors shine and another big night for Jessie Buckley
Iftas: Christy and Cork actors shine and another big night for Jessie Buckley
Cork and Kerry winners on top table at Iftas as the makers of 'Christy' and 'Saipan' celebrate with 'Hamnet' star Jessie Buckley

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

98th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon - Arrivals
Sinners, grinners… and winners? Stars gather for Oscar nominees’ luncheon
Nearly all of the 230 people up for Oscars across 24 categories have gathered for the Academy Award nominees’ luncheon. The event functions as a celebration, a group portrait session and an orientation tutorial for next month’s big ceremony.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2026

Hamnet photocall - London
Jessie Buckley ‘honoured’ by Oscar nomination and addresses Paul Mescal snub
The 36-year-old from Killarney has made the shortlist for her portrayal of Shakespeare’s wife Agnes Hathaway – historically known as Anne – in Hamnet

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Kerry's Jessie Buckley nominated for best actress Oscar for Hamnet performance
Kerry's Jessie Buckley nominated for best actress Oscar for Hamnet performance
Buckley is widely considered the frontrunner for the Oscar — but she's not the only Irish nominee

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

Hamnet - BFI London Film Festival
Irish stars Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal tipped for Oscar nominations today
Buckley is poised to be nominated for best actress for her turn as Shakespeare’s wife Agnes Hathaway and is widely considered the frontrunner

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

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