‘Real awe’: wave of Irish jubilation greets Cillian Murphy’s Oscars win

Actor dedicated award to peacemakers' amid plaudits from president of Ireland, artists, academics and friends

Ireland used to take pride in begrudgery - a venerable tradition of belittling success - but Cillian Murphy's win at the Oscars has ruined that legacy by uniting the country in delight.

The actor's triumph in Los Angeles prompted a wave of tributes from Michael D Higgins, the president of Ireland, as well as the government, artists, academics, commentators and childhood friends, with no dissenter.