Glen Hansard and his girlfriend Marketa Irglova have picked up an Oscar for their song 'Falling Slowly' from the hit film 'Once'.

Fresh from its Oscar song nomination, John Carney’s ‘Once’ (Icon, €24.99) brings together the excellent talents of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová in a delightful musical.

A song which was almost banned by Oscar chiefs will be performed at the prestigious award ceremony.

The Frames frontman Glen Hansard today revealed his relief that he is back in contention for an Oscar.

Oscar officials are understood to be reconsidering whether a song from the Irish film 'Once' is eligible to win an award.

Irish cinema’s latest success is 'Once' (Icon, €24.99), now available on DVD.