Killarney Pride: Jessie Buckley's Oscar Triumph

Irish hometown Killarney celebrates Jessie Buckley's Oscar win for portraying Agnes in 'Hamnet'. The Oscars saw diverse style and tributes, including heartfelt memorials to Rob Reiner and Robert Redford. 'One Battle After Another' and 'Sinners' dominated the awards, as Sean Penn skipped to meet Ukraine's President Zelenskiy.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 17-03-2026 02:27 IST | Created: 17-03-2026 02:27 IST
Killarney Pride: Jessie Buckley's Oscar Triumph

The town of Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland, is celebrating the Oscar win of its native Jessie Buckley. Buckley captured the Best Actress award for her role as Agnes in the film 'Hamnet', based on a novel by Maggie O'Farrell.

Glitz and glamour defined the Oscars red carpet this year, with metallics and classic silhouettes taking center stage. Hollywood's night of nights included tributes to film industry legends Rob Reiner and Robert Redford.

Meanwhile, Sean Penn made headlines by choosing to meet Ukraine's President Zelenskiy over attending the ceremony where he won Best Supporting Actor for 'One Battle After Another', a film that emerged as the major winner of the night.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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