Two songs from the Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova-starring Irish film 'Once' are being considered for inclusion on the shortlist for Best Original Song at the 80th Academy Awards.
The songs on the longlist from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are 'Falling Slowly' and 'If You Want Me'.
Last week 'Falling Slowly' was nominated in the Best Compilation Soundtrack Album and Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media categories for the Grammy Awards.
The Oscars longlist also has another Irish link: Jonathan Rhys Meyers' rendition of the song 'This Time' from his new film 'August Rush' is also among the 59 tracks being considered.
The Oscar nominees will be announced on Tuesday, 22 January 2008.
