Tudors scoops seven IFTAs
Television period drama The Tudors stole the show at the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs) when it won in a record seven categories.
Jonathan Rhys Myers was honoured for his performance in the hit series with an award for best actor in a television drama lead role.
Co-stars Maria Doyle Kennedy and Nick Dunning also picked up IFTAs last night while 'The Tudors' scooped best drama series.
Another three awards at the ceremony in Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre made the drama about the life of King Henry VIII the most successful in the event’s five year history.
'Garage' won the Best Film category, Best Director for Lenny Abrahamson, Best Script for Mark O’Halloran and Best Actor in a Lead Role Film for Pat Shortt.
Young Irish actress Saoirse Ronan was another standout winner on scooping the Supporting Actress Film and the Irish Film Board Rising Star awards for her starring role in 'Atonement'.
Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s 'The Lives of Others' was named Best International Film and Daniel Day Lewis took the Best International Actor award for 'There Will Be Blood'.
Actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson received a standing ovation for his Outstanding Contribution to World Cinema Award.
