Irish town filled with pride for Oscar nominee Jessie Buckley

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16 Mar 2026 • 2:20 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Jessie Buckley is nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars for her role as Agnes Shakespeare in Hamnet.
  • Her hometown of Killarney, Co Kerry, is filled with pride and anticipation ahead of the Academy Awards ceremony, which begins at 11pm Sunday GMT.
  • Local businesses in Killarney are displaying flags, posters, and banners celebrating Buckley and wishing her success.
  • Buckley's parents and sister are set to attend the Oscars, with her family's bar closing so they can watch the event together.
  • Irish premier Micheál Martin extended his good wishes to Buckley, noting her nomination as a significant moment for Ireland.

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