Cillian Murphy has been named Best Lead Actor in the film category of the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs) for the second year running. Following his win last year for Oppenheimer (which went on to bag him the Oscar), Murphy won for his role in the film Small Things Like These.

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Saoirse Ronan, Cillian Murphy, Bad Sisters, Kneecap and Small Things Like These were among the big winners at this year's IFTA Awards.

Making the film Small Things Like These was like the “closing of a circle” on his acting journey since his breakout role in Disco Pigs, Cork actor Cillian Murphy said after winning the Lead Actor gong at the Irish Film and Television Awards.

The Irish Film and Television Academy (Ifta) Awards and the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (Bafta) Awards have been handed out over the past couple of days, with Irish actors and creators taking home numerous titles.

RTÉjr were delighted to bring home a gong at the IFTA Awards. Dembaya, produced by JAM Media, was named the Winner in the Short Film (Animation) category. The beautiful film, Directed by Borja Espana and Produced by Shauna Cullen and a fantastic team of artists in JAM, was commissioned by RTÉjr as part of the Home series.

Cillian Murphy won Best Actor for his role in Small Things Like These Cillian Murphy has won best lead actor in the film category at the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA). Murphy, who last year also picked up the IFTA,

Cillian Murphy continues his award-winning streak, claiming his 5th Best Actor award at the IFTAs for Small Things Like These.