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Irish actor welcomes distraction of Oscars nod amid mother's cancer battle

Paul Mescal has said his Academy Award nomination for coming-of-age drama Aftersun was a welcome distraction as his mother prepared for chemotherapy. The Normal People star, 27, claimed his first Oscar nod for his portrayal of a young father on ...

09 Feb 2023 at 12:35

Other Sport

Oscar Pistorius set for parole hearing 10 years after killing girlfriend

Former Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius is expected to attend a parole hearing that will decide if he can be released from prison 10 years after killing his girlfriend. He was convicted of killing Reeva Steenkamp by shooting her multiple times ...

30 Mar 2023 at 11:24

Arts & Entertainment

'We start life with the odds stacked against us' - Former foster kids praise Barry Keoghan

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 ...

10 Mar 2023 at 11:22

Arts & Entertainment

You can watch these 10 Oscar-nominated films from the comfort of your couch this weekend

The elite of the film world is set to descend on Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre for the 2024 Oscars on Sunday night with Jimmy Kimmel hosting his fourth Academy Awards. Cillian Murphy is the only Irish actor nominated for an award with his ...

08 Mar 2024 at 14:48

Other Sport

Oscar Pistorius to stay behind bars after being denied parole

Former Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been denied parole. A parole board decided he has not served the “minimum detention period” required to be released from prison after his murder conviction for the 2013 killing of girlfriend ...

31 Mar 2023 at 15:39

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 Golden ...

11 Mar 2024 at 06:19

National News

Colin Farrell and Bill Nighy receive first best actor Oscar nominations

Colin Farrell and Bill Nighy have received their first best actor Oscar nominations. It was a strong showing for Irish talent at the nominations, with Paul Mescal also joining the pair in the top category as well as several ...

24 Jan 2023 at 14:33

National News

Excitement builds on Irish island where Banshees of Inisherin was filmed

Ahead of this weekend’s Oscars ceremony, excitement is building on an island located off Ireland’s west coast where The Banshees of Inisherin was partly filmed. Achill Island publican Josie McLoughlin is planning to host ...

08 Mar 2023 at 02:45

Arts & Entertainment

WATCH: Cillian Murphy boards Aer Lingus flight bound for the Oscars

Cillian Murphy looked cool as a cucumber boarding his Aer Lingus flight today to head to Hollywood in preparation for the 96th Academy Awards. The typically reserved actor rocked up in a casual denim jacket as the ...

06 Mar 2024 at 16:47

National News

Irish actor Paul Mescal leads interesting menswear looks at the 2023 Oscars

While womenswear tends to steal the spotlight during awards season, male attendees of the 2023 Oscars still made a statement with their fashion. Menswear is often limited to a failsafe tuxedo, but there were a ...

13 Mar 2023 at 00:12

Arts & Entertainment

Bittersweet moment as Irish film Kneecap miss out on Oscars nod

Excitement gave way to groans of disappointment in a Belfast bar as fans realised the Irish language rap trio Kneecap would not be gracing the red carpet at this year’s Oscars ceremony. Dozens had crammed ...

23 Jan 2025 at 16:48

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 ...

11 Mar 2024 at 13:10

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