If you haven't heard, there is an Irish nomination at the Oscars. Michael Creagh's The Crush, a touching comedy concerning a child obsessed with his teacher, was nominated in the best live-action short category.

This is just the latest in a long series of Irish shorts that have received recognition from the Academy. Remember Six Shooter, New Boy, The Door, Fifty Percent Grey, Granny O'Grimm's Sleeping Beautyand Give Up Yer Aul Sins?We're obviously doing something right.