Film star who used to live in Kilkenny says he’s ‘Thrilled’ to make the Oscars shortlist

Ralph Fiennes says he’s “thrilled” to have received a best actor Oscar nomination for his role in Pope drama Conclave.

The film star, who lived in Kilkenny for many years and who attended St Kieran’s College, faces off against Adrien Brody, Timothee Chalamet and Colman Domingo.

Also nominated is his co-star, Italian actress Isabella Rossellini.

This year’s announcement saw Spanish-lanuage musical Emilia Perez lead the way with 13 nominations.