The 6th Irish Film & Television Awards took place on 14 February 2009 at the Burlington Hotel in Dublin, and was hosted by Ryan Tubridy. It honoured Irish film and television released in 2008.

Awards in Film

Film Director Film Script Film Actor in a Lead Role Film Actress in a Lead Role Film Actor in a Supporting Role Film Actress in a Supporting Role Film **George Morrison Feature Documentary Award ** International Film International Actor Pantene Best International Actress Award – People's Choice

Awards in Television Drama

Single Drama/Drama Serial Drama Series / Soap Director Television Script Television Actor in a Lead Role Television Actress in a Lead Role Television Actor in a Supporting Role Television Actress in a Supporting Role Television

Craft / Technical Awards

Costume Design Director of Photography Editing **Make Up & Hair – sponsored by M·A·C ** Original Score Production Design Sound

Awards in Television

Children's / Youth Programme Current Affairs Documentary Series Single Documentary Entertainment Programme Factual Programme Sport

Others

Animation Short Film Special Irish Language Rising Star Award, sponsored by Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board Industry Lifetime Contribution Award