Brendan O’Carroll steals the show at IFTAs ceremony

There were glittering tuxedos, plunging necklines, and even a bridal gown on the IFTA Gala Television Awards red carpet last night, but nothing could steal the limelight from a beaming Brendan O’Carroll.

The Mrs Brown’s Boys creator, who turned 60 last month, collected the Lifetime Achievement Award and received not one but two standing ovations.

“I don’t think it is meant to have been a birthday gift, but a few weeks after the birthday to be given this tops everything off really,” he said. Accepting his award, Mr O’Carroll had to urge the packed room at Dublin’s Double Tree Hilton Hotel to sit down as he wiped tears from his eyes.