Care leavers hail ‘inspirational’ Barry Keoghan as he aims for Oscar glory

Barry Keoghan’s career success and sharing of his story has been hailed by fellow care leavers (PA)

Oscar nominee and Bafta winner Barry Keoghan has been hailed as inspirational by young people who have been through the care system.

The star of The Banshees of Inisherin, who has spoken about his experience in foster care as a child, has been praised for helping to break a stigma by sharing his story and rising to the top of his profession.