Irish Film & TV Awards Winners: Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone and More

Variety

by Clayton Davis

February 20, 2026

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The 2026 Irish Film and Television Awards celebrated a stellar lineup of international stars and本地 talent, with Leonardo DiCaprio, Emma Stone, and the independent drama *Christy* taking home top honors. The ceremony, held in Dublin, saw *Christy*, directed by Brendan Canty, claim multiple awards including Best Film, Director, Casting, Editing, and Supporting Actor for Jamie Forde. The film, which follows a young man navigating independence after leaving the foster system, was a dominant force with 14 nominations and several key wins. In other notable categories, *Hamnet* earned accolades for Best International Film, Lead Actress (Jessie Buckley), Supporting Actor (Paul Mescal), and Script (Maggie O’Farrell and Chloé Zhao). Meanwhile, DiCaprio and Stone were recognized for their roles in *One Battle After Another* and *Bugonia*, respectively. On the television side, *Blue Lights* won Best TV Drama, while Anthony Boyle claimed Lead Actor for *House of Guinness* and Lola Petticrew took home Lead Actress for *Trespasses*. The ceremony also marked a record-breaking year for women in directing categories, with seven nominees across film and TV. Among the standout winners, Éanna Hardwicke was honored with Lead Actor for *Saipan*, while Kerry Condon claimed Supporting Actress for her role in *F1*. The awards also celebrated rising talent, with Louisa Harland receiving the Rising Star Award. Both *Christy* and *Saipan* led the nominations heading into the ceremony, with *Christy* ultimately taking

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Originally published on Variety on 2/20/2026