Politicians express joy and pride and thousands of Buckley masks reportedly being printed for St Patrick’s Day

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Jessie Buckley’s Oscar win has uncorked delight across Ireland and prompted an early start to St Patrick’s Day celebrations.

Politicians, artists and commentators expressed joy and pride after waking up on Monday to images of the Kerry actor clutching the statuette for best actress in Los Angeles.

“Jessie Buckley’s award is a historic moment,” said the Irish president, Catherine Connolly. “This achievement is a thoroughly deserved testament not only to Jessie’s outstanding performance in Hamnet, but to her performances both in film and on stage across her career to date.”