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Banshees’ Martin McDonagh: It is strange Irish film has taken world by storm

Martin McDonagh said it is “kind of strange” that his Irish film The Banshees Of Inisherin has won the hearts of the nation after arriving at the 95th Academy Awards. The British-Irish director’s dark comedy secured nine Oscar nods including for ...

13 Mar 2023 at 00:14

Delight at Cillian Murphy’s old schools after his ‘inspiring’ Oscar win

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‘A master of his craft’: Ireland congratulates Cillian Murphy on Oscar win

There was delight at Cillian Murphy’s old school communities after his Oscar success for his starring role in Oppenheimer. The principal of Murphy’s old secondary school said he “absolutely” expects students to be inspired by the Corkman’s ...

11 Mar 2024 at 17:51

Arts & Entertainment

US comedian pokes fun at Irish actors in Oscars monologue

Jimmy Kimmel kicked off the 95th Academy Awards joking about fights starting on stage, referencing Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at last year’s ceremony and poking fun at the Irish talent nominated. The US comedian, 55, opened the ...

13 Mar 2023 at 10:13

National News

Rappers Kneecap among Irish talent shortlisted for Oscars

Irish language rap trio Kneecap are among a host of talent from the island to be shortlisted for the Oscars. The film Kneecap has been shortlisted in the best international feature film category and for best original song for Sick ...

17 Dec 2024 at 20:27

Northern Ireland

Jamie Lee Curtis wins first Oscar for Everything Everywhere All At Once

Everything Everywhere All At Once has enjoyed a successful start to the Oscars with Jamie Lee Curtis and Ke Huy Quan taking home major awards. The sci-fi epic, directed by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, went into the night ...

13 Mar 2023 at 06:31

Northern Ireland

Hollywood stars begin to arrive for 95th annual Academy Awards

Hollywood heavyweights have begun to descend on the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles ahead of the 95th Academy Awards. The biggest event in the showbusiness calendar sees Irish talent well represented this year, but up against ...

12 Mar 2023 at 22:32

Arts & Entertainment

Irish language film An Cailín Ciúin submitted for Best International Feature at the Oscars

The new Irish-language drama film An Cailín Ciúin (The Quiet Girl) could be heading to the Oscars, after being put forward by the Irish Film and Television Academy’s (IFTA) selection committee. It has been announced that ...

03 Aug 2022 at 12:34

Arts & Entertainment

REVEALED: How many viewers tuned into this year's Oscars?

Whether it was the lingering drama of The Slap or the prominence of blockbusters in the best picture race, a bigger TV audience was lured back to the Oscars this year. The 95th Academy Awards, which aired on Sunday ...

14 Mar 2023 at 09:02

Arts & Entertainment

'We're so proud' - Cillian Murphy's old school delighted as Oppenheimer star wins Oscar

There was delight at Cillian Murphy’s old school community after his Oscar success for his starring role in Oppenheimer. The principal of Murphy’s old secondary school said he “absolutely” expects students to be ...

11 Mar 2024 at 13:10

Arts & Entertainment

Colin Farrell in the running to receive first Oscar nomination

Colin Farrell and Bill Nighy are both in the running to receive their first best actor Oscar nominations. If nominated, the pair are expected to come up against US heavyweights Austin Butler and Brendan Fraser ...

24 Jan 2023 at 09:14

National News

Oppenheimer’s Oscars success with wins for Christopher Nolan and Cillian Murphy

Christopher Nolan’s epic biopic Oppenheimer has swept the Oscars, winning seven prizes, including best director for Nolan, ending his 22-year wait for an Academy Award. The film about J Robert Oppenheimer, ...

11 Mar 2024 at 08:24

Arts & Entertainment

Three short films made in Ireland longlisted for Oscars 2024

Three Irish short films from Screen Ireland's flagship short film schemes have been longlisted for next year's Oscars. The films - which include 'Lamb', 'Two for the Road', and 'Worry World' - are ...

11 Dec 2023 at 11:29

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