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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 In The Head. The ...

17 Dec 2024 at 20:27

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, the theoretical physicist described as ...

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 eligible in the Best Live Action Short Film ...

11 Dec 2023 at 11:29

National News

Cillian Murphy: I would be an eejit not to enjoy Oscar moment

Oscar-nominated actor Cillian Murphy has admitted that he has struggled with being in the spotlight, but will be trying to enjoy the Academy Awards ceremony next month. The Irish star has been nominated for his first Oscar for Christopher ...

11 Feb 2024 at 00:01

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 who have also won acclaim ...

24 Jan 2023 at 09:14

Arts & Entertainment

7 nods for Irish film as Oscar nominations announced

Belfast, Kenneth Branagh's semi-autobiographical film that chronicles the life of a working class family and their young son's childhood during the tumultuous era of the late 1960s in the Northern Ireland has dominated this year's ...

08 Feb 2022 at 16:42

Arts & Entertainment

'Truly historic' moment for Ireland as Irish language film receives Oscar nomination

An Irish language film has become the first of its kind to be nominated in the 'International Feature Film' category at the 95th Academy Awards. It joins five fellow nominees from around the world including All Quiet on The ...

24 Jan 2023 at 15:06

National News

Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy completes awards season domination with Oscar

Irish star Cillian Murphy – who has won acclaim for his dark, brooding roles and his piercing blue eyes – completed his sweep of awards season as he landed an Oscar for his role in Oppenheimer. The actor had already won a ...

11 Mar 2024 at 06:19

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 inspired ...

11 Mar 2024 at 13:10

Arts & Entertainment

Father of Irish film star recalls being warned his son may never speak

The father of a one of the stars of An Irish Goodbye has described the film’s Oscar success as “unbelievable”. An Irish Goodbye, which won the Oscar for best live action short film, follows the story of two estranged ...

13 Mar 2023 at 16:20

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 ...

11 Mar 2024 at 17:51

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 ...

03 Aug 2022 at 12:34

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