Young Offenders nominated for 7 IFTAS

The nominees for this year's Irish Film and Television awards have been announced.

Cork's smash hit of last The Young Offenders received 7 nominations.

Alex Murphy is up for actor in a leading role and Chris Walley for actor in a supporting role.

Limerick's Ruth Negga is up for actress in a leading role for her performance in Loving - which also gave her an Oscar nomination. 

While A Date for Mad Mary is in the running for Feature Film. 

The awards ceremony takes place on the 8th of April. 

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