19th Irish Film & Television Awards
The 19th Irish Film & Television Academy Awards, also called the IFTA Film & Drama Awards 2023 or the 20th Anniversary IFTA Awards, took place on 7 May 2023 and was hosted by Deirdre O'Kane in the new Dublin Royal Convention Centre, situated on Ship Street, close to Dublin Castle. It honoured Irish films and television drama released between 1 January 2022 and 11 March 2023. The nominations were announced on 6 March 2023. RTÉ broadcast the ceremony and highlights from the IFTA Red Carpet; the awards ceremony and back stage were also distributed to over 120 news channels worldwide.
Paul Mescal, Best Actor in a Lead Role winner
Kerry Condon, Best Actress in a Supporting Role winner
Brendan Gleeson, Best Actor in a Supporting Role winner
Sharon Horgan, Best Actress in a Lead Role winner
The IFTA Film & Drama Awards are awards given by the Irish Film & Television Academy for Irish television and film. The awards were first presented in 1999. The ceremonies recognise Irish creative talent working in film, drama, and television, and winners receive a cast bronze statuette.
James Nesbitt hosted the third, fourth and fifth events.
Ryan Tubridy hosted the sixth, seventh and eighth events.
Victoria Smurfit hosted the ninth event.
Laura Whitmore co-hosted the thirteenth event.
