Glamour and talent at the Irish Film and Television Academy Awards ceremony.
Michael Fassbender, Victoria Smurfit, Andrew Scott, Philomena Lee and President Michael D Higgins are among those on the red carpet to celebrate the Irish film and television industry.
It's the night when the Irish film and television industry puts its hair up and takes to the red carpet.
While Michael Fassbender has been on many red carpets this year, he says there is no place like home.
Victoria Smurfit praises the Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) for their efforts in getting the actors home for the event and showcasing talent.
While Andrew Scott has not been nominated, his pals Jamie Dornan, Eva Birthistle and Deirdre O'Kane are all up for awards.
The big contenders this year are the films 'The Stag' and 'Calvary' which have multiple nominations. Colin Farrell says it has been a great year for homegrown Irish talent.
A newcomer to the red carpet this year is Philomena Lee, whose life story is set to be told in a film starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan.
President Michael D Higgins will receive a special award for his contribution to the Irish television and film industry.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 5 April 2014. The reporter is Sinéad Crowley.
