Irish town of Killarney celebrates Jessie Buckley's Oscar win
Published on March 16, 2026.
Irish actress Jessie Buckley has won the Oscar for Best Actress for "Hamnet", becoming the first Irish woman to win the Academy Award. Born and raised in Killarney, her mother, Marina, is a well-known singer and harpist in the town. Buckley was an active member of the Killarantic Musical Society, which helped her transition to Hollywood. The win was celebrated by her hometown and Ireland's President, Catherine Connolly, who called it an "historic moment".
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