Cork's Oscar Legacy: A Shining Star


Author: The Daily News Now! March 11, 2026 Duration: 1:39
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Cork's Oscar Legacy: A Shining Star

Cork ranks joint third among Irish counties for Oscar nominations and wins, with a total of five, including Cillian Murphys best actor win for Oppenheimer and Nora Twomeys animated feature nominations for The Secret of Kells and The Breadwinner. Dublin leads with fifty-three nominations and wins, while Kildare holds second place with seven. This years Oscars have a Cork connection with Iarla Ó Lionáird serving as musical consultant on Sinners, which received sixteen nominations. Irish talent continues to shine, with Kerrys Jessie Buckley nominated for best actress in Hamnet and other Irish names receiving nominations in various categories.

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