Minister hails award-winning film

Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism John O’Donoghue tonight hailed the Irish civil war film which scooped the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival as a masterpiece.

Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism John O’Donoghue tonight hailed the Irish civil war film which scooped the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival as a masterpiece.

The Wind that Shakes the Barley, which stars Cork actor Cillian Murphy, was awarded the Palme d’Or.

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