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 to the cusp of Oscar success 

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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.

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Jessie Buckley showed off her singing chops on Wild Rose, and she's even collaborated on an impressive album with Bernard Butler 

In not editing out Tourette syndrome campaigner John Davidson’s shouted tics, Bafta have allowed their successful diversity drive to be overshadowed

Cork and Kerry winners on top table at Iftas as the makers of 'Christy' and 'Saipan' celebrate with 'Hamnet' star Jessie Buckley

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.

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

Buckley is widely considered the frontrunner for the Oscar — but she's not the only Irish nominee

Buckley is poised to be nominated for best actress for her turn as Shakespeare’s wife Agnes Hathaway and is widely considered the frontrunner