They’re in! Irish look strong as Oscar nominations are revealed

The nominations for this years Oscars are just in and the Irish are in a good spot to take one home. 

Saoirse Ronan has swept up yet another nomination for her role as Eilis in Brooklyn while Michael Fassbender has been nominated for his role as Steve Jobs. 

Irish director Lenny Abrahamson's Room is in the running for Best Director and Best Picture while lead actress in that film, Brie Larson, is also up for Best Actress. 

Brooklyn is also up for Best Feature. 

Emma Donoghue is up for Best Adapted Screenplay for her adaptation of her own novel for Room. 

Ex Machina, starring Irish star Domhnall Gleeson, scooped up a Special Effects nomination. 

The awards ceremony will take place on February 28. 

The Oscar nominations ceremony was streamed live on Youtube today with the director of last years Best Feature Film, Guillermo Del Toro for Birdman, helping to host proceedings.