entertainment
March 14, 2026
Everyone Will Tune In
Excitement in Killarney will reach fever pitch on Sunday, when the actor is hotly tipped to become the first Irish woman to win best actress
TL;DR
- Jessie Buckley, from Killarney, County Kerry, is a favorite to win the best actress Oscar for her role in 'Hamnet'.
- Her potential win is viewed as a collective achievement by her hometown, with significant local support and creative expressions of good luck.
- Buckley's family and friends express pride and hope for her success, emphasizing her craft and connection to her heritage.
- The community's excitement includes creative good luck messages, with some suggesting a new bank holiday or the freedom of Kerry if she wins.
- Buckley is seen as a role model who has not forgotten her roots, inspiring the younger generation and embodying the spirit of Kerry.
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