Denied Best Actress Oscar, but Saoirse Ronan still wins in fashion stakes

Paddy’s Day came early for Irish entrants in the Academy Awards with Brie Larson taking Best Actress for the home-grown movie Room, while Dubliner Ben Cleary was celebrating as his film Stutterer won Best Live Action Short.

There were also gúnas galore as Saoirse Ronan, though pipped at the post for Best Actress, won in the style stakes with an emerald green ensemble, while Larson looked radiant in a striking blue dress.

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