'All of Cork is very proud of him': Cork city ready to honour Cillian Murphy when time is right

On Monday evening, several councillors called on the city to honour Mr Murphy 'in some shape or form' after his historic Oscar win.

Cillian Murphy accepts the Lead Actor award for 'Oppenheimer' onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood. Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty

Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy’s native city stands ready to honour him when he says the time is right, the Lord Mayor of Cork has said.

Councillor Kieran McCarthy was speaking at the March meeting of Cork City Council on Monday evening, after several councillors called on the city to honour Mr Murphy “in some shape or form" after his historic Oscar win.