The IFTA Award for Lead Actress – Drama is an award presented annually by the Irish Film & Television Academy. It has been presented since the 1st Irish Film & Television Awards ceremony in 2003 to an
The 2024 & 2025 recipient: Lola Petticrew
Anne-Marie Duff won for Shameless.
Charlene McKenna won for Raw.
Ruth Negga won for Shirley (2011).
The 20th Irish Film & Television Academy Awards, also called the IFTA Film & Drama Awards 2024 or the 21st Anniversary IFTA Awards, took place on 20 April 2024. The ceremony was hosted by Baz Ashmawy
Cillian Murphy, Best Actor in a Lead Role winner
Paul Mescal, Best Actor in a Supporting Role winner
Clare Dunne, Best Actress in a Lead Role winner
Éanna Hardwicke, Best Actor in a Lead Role winner