Presenter and podcaster Blindboy Boatclub has been named Best Documentary Presenter at the Grierson Awards in London for the RTÉ One programme Blindboy: The Land of Slaves & Scholars.
The documentary, offering "a fresh perspective on the legacy of early Irish Christianity", was among the Grierson winners at the Roundhouse in Camden on Tuesday night.
The awards "recognise and celebrate documentaries from Britain and abroad that have made a significant contribution to the genre".
Honouring Blindboy: The Land of Slaves & Scholars, the Grierson Awards said: "Jurors applauded this documentary for bringing a fresh, personal, and deeply thought-provoking perspective to the screen.
"With honesty, poetic insight, and a uniquely engaging voice, this presenter drew audiences into subjects they might not normally explore, challenging perceptions and sparking genuine reflection.
"Their authenticity and originality make their work both distinctive and profoundly impactful."
Blindboy Boatclub was also the co-writer and producer of the documentary, which was made by Connla's Well Productions for RTÉ.
The team also included James Cotter (Director/Producer/Executive Producer/Co-Writer), Sally Roden (Executive Producer RTÉ), Amelie de Buyl Pisco (Line Producer), Emer O'Clery (Film Editor), and Mark Bennett (Director of Photography).
Blindboy: The Land of Slaves & Scholars, which first aired on RTÉ One last year, is available on the RTÉ Player.
