'This is the greatest honour. I can't even believe it': Kerry star Jessie Buckley wins Best Actress at Oscars Buckley has become the first Irish woman in history to win Best Actress, joining Brenda Fricker, who won Best Supporting Actress for My Left Foot in 1989, writes Esther McCarthy

Well done Jessie Buckley. Ciarraí Abú!

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From the Feis in Cork to Cabaret and Hamnet... Jessie Buckley's 14 steps to success From her early days in Killarney Musical Society, through stage and screen roles — and even an acclaimed album along the way — Esther McCarthy traces the steps that have brought Jessie Buckley to the ...

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From the Feis in Cork to Cabaret and Hamnet... Jessie Buckley's 14 steps to success From her early days in Killarney Musical Society, through stage and screen roles — and even an acclaimed album along the way — Esther McCarthy traces the steps that have brought Jessie Buckley to the ...

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Colin Farrell and Emma Fogarty: 'One of the best things that happened to me in my career' As a deeply personal documentary about their journey to the Dublin Marathon premieres tonight, Colin Farrell and Emma Fogarty reflect on their friendship, resilience, and Taylor Swift, writes Esther M...

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If you're going to see The Slightest Touch @dublinfilmfestival tonight, you're in for something v special. I spoke with Emma Fogarty & Colin Farrell for today's @irish_examiner about their friendship, their marathon memories & bringing Emma's story of living with EB to the world. Link in comments.

On Newstalk with @seanmoncrieff.bsky.social 2.45 to talk Oscars. Here are some of the Irish and of Irish interest to watch out for 👇

What a night it's been for Jessie Buckley. My piece for @irishexaminer.bsky.social on her Golden Globes win and what it could mean for her Oscar run.

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Jessie Buckley on Hamnet, working with Paul Mescal, and her first Christmas as a mum Fresh from Golden Globe nominations and the Irish premiere, Esther McCarthy meets lead actress Jessie Buckley and director Chloé Zhao to discuss the extraordinary ‘Hamnet’

Hamnet is as good as you've heard, a truly moving and powerful film about the redemptive power of storytelling. I spoke with Jessie Buckley and Chloé Zhao about it.

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As the sun sets on the first day of the year, wishing you all peace, good health and happiness in the year ahead - at Clontarf promenade.

Photographer and activist Misan Harriman on how photos can change the world Prolific photographer on a passion for activism, high-profile protests, and a Rebel County welcome, writes Esther McCarthy

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Very glad to hear I'm shortlisted for this year's Irish Journalism Awards for my long-read interview with Colin Farrell on his son James & setting up his charitable foundation, the Irish producers who received a cease & desist letter from the US president & more. Shortlist & pieces linked below:

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Michèle Burke, a trailblazing Irish woman in cinema and two-time Oscar winner. I was glad to speak w her in a public interview for IFTA
in 2016, some of which was later published with her blessing. Sharing here:

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Ah Brian thank you! Sure it’s all subjective but I hope I sent you to the occasional beaut over the years. @brianmcguinness.bsky.social @seanmoncrieff.bsky.social

'I was not good at Irish': Cork actor Alex Murphy on Crá, the series watched in 68 countries TG4 series Crá is being shown as Boglands by numerous broadcasters worldwide. Esther McCarthy spoke to two of the stars of the Irish-language hit

I spoke with some of the stars of Crá, the Irish-language crime thriller from @tg4.bsky.social that’s become a global hit and is now broadcast in 68 different countries and streamers, for today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social

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'You do your homework': Matthew Goode on playing a cop in major new Netflix series Dept. Q Dept. Q has the Goode taking on the role in a new Ediburgh-set crime series, writes Esther McCarthy

I spoke with Matthew Goode about his new series Dept.Q, debuting on Netflix from today.

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Scary Éire: Why Irish horror films are having a moment As Fréwaka is released in cinemas, Esther McCarthy looks at why the horror genre seems to be so strong in Ireland right now, with a wealth of home-grown productions, and also foreign filmmakers coming...

As Irish-language horror Fréwaka debuts in cinemas today, my feature on how Irish horror films and filmmakers are making waves at home and internationally in today’s @irishexaminer.bsky.social

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Can we cast these brilliant twins in a Coen Brothers movie please and thank you.

'It's hard to take your gaze off her': Rami Malek on working with an Irish actress Rami Malek is currently starring in surveillance thriller The Amateur. He tells Esther McCarthy about the films parallels to the real world, and his admiration for his co-star

I spoke with Rami Malek about The Amateur and his Irish co-star.

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Four Mothers: A love letter to Irish mammies (and their gay carers) The director Darren Thornton and one of the stars Rory O'Neill (Panti Bliss) tell Esther McCarthy about the hit Irish film that's both funny and moving

I spoke with filmmaker Darren Thornton and actor Rory O'Neill about the universal experiences that inspired the new Irish comedy drama, Four Mothers.

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Amy Huberman on new comedy Fran The Man, and the humour she inherited from her late dad Amy Huberman plays a character named Jackie Charlton in the Irish soccer mockumentary, writes Esther McCarthy

Amy Huberman stars in the new Irish mockumentary Fran the Man - I spoke with her about it.

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'It’s thanks to my late wife, Cassie': Pierce Brosnan on making it in America Pierce Brosnan tells Esther McCarthy about his new streaming series MobLand, and the steps that took the Navan man to the top of the acting game

I spoke with Pierce Brosnan about Mobland, Ireland and the early turning points in his career.
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Paul Fraser on his Saipan film: 'Keane felt he got the Irish team to the World Cup' In advance of his visit to Limerick for a masterclass, Saipan writer Paul Fraser tells Esther McCarthy about taking on the tale of Roy Keane v Mick McCarthy

Catalyst International Film Festival begins today. I spoke with Shane Meadows collaborator & writer, Arctic Monkeys & Plan B music video director Paul Fraser about his screenplay for the forthcoming Saipan. He hosts a masterclass at Catalyst, Limerick, April 4.

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Meet the talented young director working with Jim Sheridan on the first Irish-language horror film John Farrelly, 23, used his own savings to make An Taibhse, about to be released in cinemas, writes Esther McCarthy

Irish language horror An Taibhse is now in cinemas. I spoke with filmmaker John Farrelly about bringing it to the screen.
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Some Like It Hot: Irish film producer Ed Guiney picks his favourite screenplays In advance of the Storyhouse event in Dublin, Ed Guiney tells Esther McCarthy about eight great feats of screenwriting

As Storyland brings screenwriters including Kenneth Lonergan and Laurie Nunn to Ireland, I spoke to Element Pictures' Ed Guiney about eight great feats of screenwriting.

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Erin Doherty on Adolescence, new Netflix drama already hailed as one of the shows of the year Erin Doherty tells Esther McCarthy about buzzy new series Adolescence, and strong Irish connections that include her Donegal dad and her Waterford girlfriend

I spoke with Erin Doherty, so good in the brilliant Adolescence, about one continuous take storytelling and teaming with Philip Barantini and Stephen Graham.

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Erin Doherty on Adolescence, new Netflix drama already hailed as one of the shows of the year Erin Doherty tells Esther McCarthy about buzzy new series Adolescence, and strong Irish connections that include her Donegal dad and her Waterford girlfriend

I spoke with Erin Doherty, so good in the brilliant Adolescence, about one continuous take storytelling and teaming with Philip Barantini and Stephen Graham.

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Anora went below the radar in Ireland but it flew high at an unpredictable Oscars The success of the low-budget Anora, and a stylish Cillian Murphy on presentation duties, featured among the highlights of this year's Academy Awards, writes Esther McCarthy

Oscars: How Anora won Best Picture and made Oscars history for Sean Baker.

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Esther McCarthy's predictions for the Oscars: Anora or Conclave? Brody or Chalamet? Moore or Madison? The Oscars may not have the Irish involvement of recent years, but it's been a very strong 12 months for cinema. Esther McCarthy has a guess at who's going to win the main categories on Sunday

My Oscars tips for tonight. Put your house on them*!
(*do not put your house on them, prices might go down as well as up.)

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Walter Salles on I'm Still Here, the hit Brazilian film that's packing out cinemas in Ireland Walter Salles tells Esther McCarthy how he knew the Rio family at the heart of his Oscar-tipped movie

New interview: I spoke to filmmaking legend Walter Salles about I'm Still Here, the Brazilian film that's drawing large audiences in Ireland & its three Oscar nominations, including Best Picture & Best Actress for Fernanda Torres.

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