Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has been nominated in the Best Actor category for his performance as leader of the country over a period of nearly eleven years.
Though responsible for a major upset – Clint Eastwood failed to gain a nomination for his Gran Torino – Mr Ahern faces stiff competition from Brad Pitt & Sean Penn. Another politically related nomination is Frank Langella, for his portrayal of Richard Nixon in Nixon/Frost.
The Academy singled out Mr Ahern's interview with Brian Dobson in September 2007 for particular praise, as well as his delivery of the 'done no wrong and wronged no one' line during his resignation speech.
‘This is a great moment for Ireland,’ said Martin Mac Donagh, who was nominated in the Best Screenplay category. It is understood that Mr Ahern has been granted time off from the executives of Parker Green to attend the ceremony.
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