Congratulations pour in for Ireland’s Oscar nomineesBy Bairbre Holmes, Press AssociationPresident Catherine Connolly has congratulated Ireland’s Oscar nominees following the announcement of the Academy Awards shortlist. Dublin-based Element Pictures has secured 30 Academy Award nominations and six wins since it was established in 2001. “She’s joined by a raft of Irish nominations across a sweep of categories. “It’s a brilliant day for Irish talent and creativity on the international stage.”Hamnet secured eight Oscar nods in total, including one for Coleraine-born Maggie O’Farrell. Blue Moon, made by Irish production company Wild Atlantic Pictures, was nominated in two categories, best original screenplay and best actor for Ethan Hawke.

Source: Irish Independent January 22, 2026 17:29 UTC