The 2nd Annual Irish Film & Television Awards were hosted by James Nesbitt on 30 October 2004 at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin, honouring Irish film and television released in 2004.

Awards in film

Best Irish Film – Jury Award Best Director Best Cinematography Best Music Best Script Best Editing Best Production Design Best Hair/Make-up Best Costume Design Best Short Film

Awards across TV and film

Best Animation The Irish Film Board/Northern Ireland Film and Television Commission Award for Best New Talent Best Documentary Best Irish Language Short / Animated Film / Programme

Awards in television

Best Sports Programme Best Lifestyle Programme Best Entertainment Programme Best Current Affairs/News Programme Best TV Drama or Drama Series / Soap Best Children's/Youth Programme

Awards in acting

Best Actor in a Leading Role – Film Best Actor in TV Drama Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film/TV Best Actress in a Leading Role – Film Best Actress in a TV Drama Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Film/TV

People's Choice Awards

The AIB People's Choice Awards For Best Irish Film The Siemens Mobile TV Personality of the Year Award The Jameson People's Choice Award for Best International Film The Pantene People's Choice Award for Best International Actress Award The Avica People's Choice Award for Best International Actor

Outstanding Irish Contribution to Cinema

Lifetime achievement award