In the 2024 Oscars, Cillian Murphy, hailing from Ireland, is in the spotlight as the frontrunner in the best actor category. The last time an individual of Irish origin clinched the best actor Oscar was back in 1990, with the award going to Daniel Day-Lewis. Day-Lewis, who has since become an Irish citizen and resident, triumphantly won a further two Oscars following that event. Following his and Brenda Fricker’s award-winning performances in “My Left Foot”, he had declared that Dublin would host an unforgettable celebration.
Now, about 35 years later, Cillian Murphy is predicted to claim the best actor trophy for his role as J Robert Oppenheimer, famously known as the mentor of the atomic bomb, in the film “Oppenheimer”. This film is also leading the race for best picture.
In other headlines, the Prime Minister of Ireland, Leo Varadkar has expressed his concern about a potential “No” vote in the upcoming referendums on family and care, labelling it a ‘regression for the nation.’ Technological University Dublin (TUD) is grappling with serious accusations of financial mismanagement as voiced by heads of the institution in a letter to its president, Prof David FitzPatrick.
Recently, a rare public protest was spotted at the heart of Brussels, with EU civil servants demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Tragically, a man called Caolan Devlin from County Tyrone, met with a fatal car accident when his BMW collided with a lorry on Curr Road, on the A5 between Omagh and Ballygawley. You can read the most viewed stories of today and subscribe to The Irish Times WhatsApp channel for instant news updates.
The armourer responsible for loading Alec Baldwin’s gun on the ‘Rust’ film set in 2021 has been convicted with involuntary manslaughter following a deadly mishap. She was at fault for introducing a live bullet into the firearm which accidentally killed the movie’s director of photography.
Dealing with inappropriate comments disguised as humour can be challenging. Whether intentional or not, subtly offensive remarks or gestures, often linked to racism, sexism, ageism, or ableism, can have significant implications.
On a lighter note, Finn McRedmond is a fan of singer Harry Styles, enjoys the movie ‘One Day’, and has a fondness for dogs. However, he is less than thrilled about the algorithm that continuously suggests these interests.
Women sommeliers from Ireland are making their mark on the wine industry, a distinct shift from the previous dominance of the male demographic. These days, it’s hardly surprising to see a woman sommelier.
In the world of sports, the late Actor and comedian Richard Lewis was a devoted fan of the New York Knicks and held a deep love for basketball and dark humour.
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