William Lindsey 

Meredith Blake notes that Jessie Buckley "is the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award for lead actress in the nearly 100-year history of the Oscars." And: "Buckley’s win is one part of a broader surge in Irish popular culture over the last decade." What accounts for this?:

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Why the Irish are Taking Over Pop Culture

Jessie Buckley is somehow the first Irish woman to win the Oscar for best lead actress. Given the country's investment in the arts, she is unlikely to be the last.

The Contrarian
Mar 17 at 10:40pmWeb
Show threadWilliam Lindsey Mar 17

"Irish pop culture may be particularly appealing in 2026 because it doesn’t come with the same geopolitical baggage as the equivalent from the United States, the U.K., or pretty much every country in Western Europe."

And:

"Since Donald Trump’s re-election, increasing numbers of Americans see Ireland as an appealing alternative to the U.S."

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Show threadWilliam Lindsey Mar 17

"According to The Irish Times, the number of American citizens seeking asylum in Ireland has increased more than four-fold since 2024, and nearly 10,000 Americans moved to Ireland in the 12-month period ending April 2025."

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Show threadDan KB6NU 🇺🇦Mar 17
@wdlindsy If I could get my wife to agree, I'd seriously consider moving out of the U.S.
Show threadCrowMar 17
@wdlindsy Sounds like a plan to me.