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The film ‘Calvary’ took both best actor and writer awards at this year’s IFTAs (11th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards).
Brendan Gleeson won the best actor award for his portrayal of the lead character – an Irish rural priest.
The best script award was given to its writer/director John Michael McDonagh.
The film, which was shot on location in Sligo, is in Irish cinemas next weekend.
At the IFTA ceremony last weekend, Brendan Gleeson thanked his primary school teacher, a Christian Brother called Pat Grogan whom Gleeson said was a good man and had a huge influence on him. He said he had been “brave enough to allow creativity appear normal”.