This is such an uplifting story in a very cheerless world - if you haven't listened to Jessie Buckley's acceptance speech, do it now. Her authenticity shines through.

https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2026/0316/1563605-jessie-buckley-makes-history-with-oscar-win/

Also an incredible achievement for Richard Baneham who becomes the second Irish person to win three Academy Awards (matching the great Daniel Day-Lewis). He is also one of only three Irish people to win multiple Oscars - the other being the late Michèle Burke who won two for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.