The good news keeps coming for Saoirse Ronan who has just received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama in Brooklyn.
The actress has won rave reviews for her portrayal of a young Irish immigrant to the United States and is receiving major Oscar buzz.
The Carlow native was most recently nominated for a SAG award for Best Lead Actress.
Success: Saoirse has been nominated for a Golden Globe
Saoirse is up against Hollywood heavyweights including Cate Blanchett and Brie Larson for the gong.
It comes after the Carlow native’s former co-star Mark Wahlberg told Goss.ie he hopes to see Saoirse nominated for an Oscar.
Meanwhile, Michael Fassbender has received a nod for Best Lead Actor in a Motion Picture Drama for Steve Jobs.
The X-Men star was also nominated at the SAG Awards and faces off against Will Smith, Leonardo DiCaprio and Eddie Redmayne at the Golden Globes.
Award: Michael is up for Steve Jobs
Best Actor, Drama:
Bryan Cranston – Trumbo
Leonardo DiCaprio – The Revenant
Michael Fassbender – Steve Jobs
Eddie Redmayne – The Danish Girl
Will Smith – Concussion
Best Actress, Drama:
Cate Blanchett – Carol
Brie Larson  – Room
Rooney Mara – Carol
Saoirse Ronan – Brooklyn
Alicia Vikander – The Danish Girl
