If you didn’t realise summer had ended, you’ll soon notice this weekend.

Judi Dench is up for the Best Actress award at the Golden Globes tonight, for her role playing an Irish woman in the film 'Philomena'.

Ireland's Brendan Gleeson won a best-actor Emmy overnight for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in the film 'Into The Storm'.

Jim Sheridan's In America has been honoured at the Independent Spirit awards, picking up the best supporting actor award through Djimon Hounsou and best cinematography award through Declan Quinn.

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, the final chapter in Peter Jackson’s majestic fantasy trilogy, led the Academy Awards race today with 11 nominations, including best picture and director.