Ahead of the Oscars, locals pinned up posters in shop windows and shared their hopes for proud Kerry woman Jessie Buckley.

The Irish actress has already bagged a Bafta, Golden Globe and Critics Choice award for her role as the wife of William Shakespeare in Hamnet.

The Irish actress has already bagged a Bafta, Golden Globe and Critics Choice award for her role as the wife of William Shakespeare in Hamnet.

Jessie Buckley, star of Hamnet, looks likely to make history for her home nation of Ireland.

The Bafta-award winning actress spoke ahead of the release of The Bride, which is inspired by the 1935 film The Bride Of Frankenstein.

The 36-year-old actress has been recognised by the Academy in the best actress category.

President Catherine Connolly led the well wishes to the Irish filmmakers named in this year’s Academy Awards shortlist.

The contenders will be revealed on Thursday.

Anora won five gongs, with The Brutalist winning three and Wicked winning two Oscars

Culture Minister Catherine Martin said: ‘This Oscar success is no more than he deserves and I wish him every success in all his future films.’

The Irish star was named best actor at the Los Angeles ceremony.

The US actor and co-star Jeffery Wright have already made Academy Award history as the first two black actors nominated for the same film.