Hollywood actress Rene Russo will join her superstar colleague Mel Gibson next weekend at the Irish Film and Television Awards, it was announced today.

CONTROVERSIAL film actor and director, Mel Gibson, will be returning to his Irish roots next week when he flies into Dublin to accept an award at the Irish Film and Television Awards.

Hollywood veteran Mel Gibson is jetting into Ireland to receive a gong at the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA's) next weekend.