A night of big wins and historic moments was celebrated at the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Kerry’s Jessie Buckley picked up the Academy Award for best actress for her heart-rending performance in Hamnet. Animator Richard Baneham from Dublin was also among the winners on the night as Avatar: Fire and Ash took home the award for Best Visual Effects, marking a third Oscar for Baneham. Daniel Barrett, Eric Saindon, Richard Baneham, and Joe Letteri, winners of the Best Visual Effects award for Avatar: Fire and Ash pose with Sigourney Weaver in the press room during the 98th Oscars. Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor for Sinners and Amy Madigan took Best Supporting Actress for Weapons.

Source: Irish Examiner March 16, 2026 14:47 UTC