Irish Talent: Best Actress At 'Irish Oscars'

With the 'Irish Oscars' quickly approaching, here's a run down of the talent who are in the running for the award for Actress in a Leading Role. 

The Irish Film and Television Academy awards uniquely look at smaller, independent films. These pieces usually lack the stretch of a Hollywood budget and must rely on strong performances - maybe even more so than those in line for an Oscar statuette. 

ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

Saoirse Ronan

For her role in Hanna

Antonia Campbell Hughes

For her role in The Other Side of Sleep

Aoife Duffin

For her role in Behold The Lamb

Marcella Plunkett

For her role in Stella Days