Iftas: Christy and Cork actors shine and another big night for Jessie Buckley

Cork and Kerry winners on top table at Iftas as the makers of 'Christy' and 'Saipan' celebrate with 'Hamnet' star Jessie Buckley
Iftas: Christy and Cork actors shine and another big night for Jessie Buckley

Kerry actress Jessie Buckley was presented with the Lead Actress award for her performance in 'Hamnet' at the 2026 Ifta Awards. Picture: Andres Poveda

The red carpet was appropriately the colours of the Rebel County as a Cork film won best film and best director at the Irish Film & Television Awards tonight.

Leading figures from across film and television gathered to celebrate the finest in Irish storytelling.

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