'Young Offenders' and 'Derry Girls' rule at IFTAs

The night belonged to Mná na hÉireann at the IFTA Gala Television Awards last night.

'Young Offenders' and 'Derry Girls' rule at IFTAs
Fri, 01 Jun, 2018 - 01:00
Joyce Fegan

Derry Girls’ Lisa McGee won Best Writer in Comedy or Soap, with the show also taking home the prize for best Comedy and Catastrophe creator Sharon Horgan dedicating her award to the women of Ireland.

It was also a great night for Cork, with The Young Offenders taking home awards for Best Male Performer and Best Director.

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