Deirdre O'Kane hosted the virtual ceremony on Virgin Media One tonight.
Offaly's Sam Keeley is the winner of Actor in a Leading Role Drama at this year's Irish Film and TV Awards.
The Tullamore man pick up the award for his role in Kin.
Sam Keeley, Kin
— Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) (@IFTA) March 12, 2022
Winner for Actor in a Leading Role Drama #IFTA #VirginMedia pic.twitter.com/261oYKgoE2
Celebrations are also taking place in Daingean tonight after Mixed Bag Media picked up the award for Best Short Film for "Nothing To Declare".
It follows the journey of two Irish kids who reached New York via London with no money or their parents back in 1985.
Nothing To Declare
— Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) (@IFTA) March 12, 2022
Winner for Best Short Film#IFTA #VirginMedia pic.twitter.com/8ywUjSjskY
An Cailín Ciúin won the Best Film gong at tonight's IFTA Awards.
Hollywood star Chris Pine presented the award to those behind the Irish language film, written and directed by Colm Bairéad.
He also took home the award for Best Director Film which was presented by Irish acting Legend Gabriel Byrne.
Deirdre O'Kane hosted the virtual ceremony on Virgin Media One tonight.
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