Saoirse Ronan dazzles in daring blue costume as she joins Bridgerton magnificence Nicola Coughlan and Cillian Murphy on the star-studded Irish Film and Television Academy Awards
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Ahead of this weekend’s BAFTAs, the best of Irish talent were over in Dublin on Friday night to celebrate the Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) Awards.
Nominees Saoirse Ronan, Nicola Coughlan and Cillian Murphy led the major stars walking the red carpet at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.
Saoirse, who has received a best lead actress in a film nod for her performance in The Outrun, dazzled in a stand-out blue dress for Ireland’s big night at the movies.
The actress, who missed out on an Oscar nomination this year, looked gorgeous in her strapless gown, which showed off her trim figure.
She let the satin number do the talking, simply accessorising with a pair of drop earrings teamed with a sleek updo.
Meanwhile Bridgerton favourite Nicola Coughlan, who is competing in the lead actress in a drama category for her lead role in the Netflix smash hit, turned heads in her fashion-forward look.
Ahead of this weekend’s BAFTAs , the best of Irish talent were over in Dublin on Friday night to celebrate the Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) Awards
Nominees Saoirse Ronan , Nicola Coughlan (pictured) and Cillian Murphy led the major stars walking the red carpet at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre
The actress stunned in her dramatic black ruffled dress with statement strap detail.
Lead actor in a film nominee Cillian Murphy was one of the big names to walk the Dublin red carpet, looking dapper in a suit and tie.
The 22nd-anniversary IFTA Awards Ceremony will be hosted for the first time by Kevin McGahern at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.
A host of famous faces will be honoured for exceptional achievements in Film and Drama across 29 categories from the past year.
Among the major stories of the night is the success of rap group Kneecap, with the Irish-language film about the group nominated across a staggering 17 categories.
The three members of the west Belfast rap group, Simone Kirby, Jessica Reynolds and Fionnuala Flaherty, will all compete against Cillian in the lead actor in a film category.
Also nominated in this category is Peter Coonan for his role in King Frankie and Paul Mescal for Gladiator II.
The nominees for best film are Kathleen Is Here, King Frankie, Kneecap, Small Things Like These, Spilt Milk, and The Apprentice.
Saoirse, who has received a best lead actress in a film nod for her performance in The Outrun, dazzled in a stand-out blue dress for Ireland’s big night at the movies
The actress, who missed out on an Oscar nomination this year, looked gorgeous in her strapless gown, which showed off her trim figure
Meanwhile Bridgerton favourite Nicola Coughlan, who is competing in the lead actress in a drama category for her role in the Netflix smash hit, turned heads in her fashion-forward look
Lead actor in a film nominee Cillian Murphy was one of the big names to walk the Dublin red carpet, looking dapper in a suit and tie
Andrew Scott was among the red carpet stars, looking suave in his floral shirt
Bad Sisters’ Sharon Horgan wowed in a racy thigh-high split dress, whilst Belfast star Caitriona Balfe looked stunning her statement jacket
Bad Sisters trio arah Greene, Eva Birthistle and Sharon Horgan looked excited to be at the event
Chris O’Dowd gave an animated thumbs up to the snappers
Ruth Negga wowed in her dramatic black dress as she worked her best poses
Saoirse is expected at London’s BAFTAs on Sunday night, to compete in the lead actor category.
The actress faces stiff competition on Sunday from Cynthia Erivo for Wicked, Demi Moore for The Substance, Karla Sofía Gascón for Emilia Pérez, Marianne Jean-
