Saoirse Ronan, Daniel Day-Lewis and more among Irish Golden Globes nominees

The nominees for the 75th Golden Globe Awards are out and there are four Irish names in the running.

In Bruges director Martin McDonagh's third film 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' has earned a total of six nominations, including Best Picture (Drama), Best Screenplay and Best Director. Fresh from that Saturday Night Live-Aer Lingus sketch is Saoirse Ronan who is up for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) after her role in the Rotten Tomatoes-record-breaking comedy-drama Lady Bird. Almost a shoe-in is Daniel Day-Lewis, who receives his fifth Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama) category for his role in There Will Be Blood director Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film Phantom Thread. Playing Reynolds Woodcock, a renowned dressmaker in 1950's London, Day-Lewis' involvement has previously garnered headlines after he declared that it would be his final film before retirement. Caitriona Balfe has also picked up a nomination in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series category for her part in Outlander. The two time Academy Award-nominated Kilkenny production company Cartoon Saloon have also been included on the 'Best Animated Film' list for their Angelina Jolie-produced feature-length, The Breadwinner, which was directed by Nora Twomey. The story of a girl growing up in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, this is the acclaimed company's first Golden Globes nomination. Outside Irish nominations, one of the main surprises in among the nominations is Christopher Plummer for the part he plays in Ridley Scott's All the Money in the World. The film, which tells the story of oil tycoon John Paul Getty's life originally starred disgraced actor Kevin Spacey. However, after a number of allegations came to light surrounding Spacey's misconduct in October, director Scott confirmed that the actor's contribution would be removed, with Plummer being brought in to re-shoot every Spacey scene ahead of its premiere on Christmas Day. The awards will take place on 7 January 2018. Here is the list of nominees: Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Robert De Niro, The Wizard of Lies Jude Law, The Young Pope Kyle MacLachlan, Twin Peaks Ewan McGregor, Fargo Geoffrey Rush, Genius Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Big Little Lies Fargo Feud: Bette and Joan The Sinner Top of the Lake: China Girl Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Alfred Molina, Feud Alexander Skarsgard, Big Little Lies David Thewlis, Fargo David Harbour, Stranger Things Christian Slater, Mr. Robot Best Animated Film: The Boss Baby The Breadwinner Ferdinand Coco Loving Vincent Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Laura Dern, Big Little Lies Ann Dowd, The Handmaid’s Tale Chrissy Metz, This is Us Michelle Pfeiffer, The Wizard of Lies Shailene Woodley, Big Little Lies Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Jessica Biel, The Sinner Nicole Kidman, Big Little Lies Jessica Lange, Feud: Bette and Joan Susan Sarandon, Feud: Bette and Joan Reese Witherspoon, Big Little Lies Best Screenplay – Motion Picture: The Shape of Water Lady Bird The Post Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Molly’s Game Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama: Caitriona Balfe, Outlander Claire Foy, The Crown Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Deuce Katherine Langford, 13 Reasons Why Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid’s Tale Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy: Steve Carell, Battle of the Sexes Ansel Elgort, Baby Driver James Franco, The Disaster Artist Hugh Jackman, The Greatest Showman Daniel Kaluuya, Get Out Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Willem Dafoe, The Florida Project Armie Hammer, Call Me by Your Name Richard Jenkins, The Shape of Water Christopher Plummer, All the Money in the World Sam Rockwell, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Best Television Series – Drama: The Crown Game of Thrones The Handmaid’s Tale Stranger Things This is Us Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: Mary J. Blige, Mudbound Hong Chau, Downsizing Allison Janney, I, Tonya Laurie Metcalf, Lady Bird Octavia Spencer, The Shape of Water Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama: Jessica Chastain, Molly’s Game Sally Hawkins, The Shape of Water Frances McDormand, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Meryl Streep, The Post Michelle Williams, All the Money in the World Best Director – Motion Picture: Guillermo del Toro, The Shape of Water Martin McDonagh, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Christopher Nolan, Dunkirk Ridley Scott, All The Money in the World Steven Spielberg, The Post' Best Picture – Drama: Call Me by Your Name Dunkirk The Post The Shape of Water Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy:  Judi Dench, Victoria & Abdul Margot Robbie, I, Tonya Saoirse Ronan, Lady Bird Emma Stone, Battle of the Sexes Helen Mirren, The Leisure Seeker Best Picture – Comedy or Musical:  The Disaster Artist Get Out The Greatest Showman I, Tonya Lady Bird Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama: Timothée Chalamet, Call Me by Your Name Daniel Day-Lewis, Phantom Thread Tom Hanks, The Post Gary Oldman, Darkest Hour Denzel Washington, Roman J. Israel, Esq.