Red-carpet rivalry as stars turn on style for Irish Oscars

The competition was red-hot at this year’s Irish Film and Television Awards as stars of the stage and screen strutted their finery on the carpet.

Before any awards changed hands the rivalry was fierce as nominees commandeered the red carpet at Dublin’s RDS centre.

One familiar face was missing after former 007 James Bond star Pierce Brosnan could not make his flight because of a family member falling ill.