The Kerry International Film Festival came to an end on Thursday night, with actress Fiona Shaw presented with the Maureen O’Hara Award.
Originally established in 2008, the Maureen O’Hara Award was one of the first awards of its kind to celebrate women who have excelled in the Film and Television industries.
The closing event, “In Conversation with Fiona Shaw”, was held at the Randles Hotel, Killarney and was hosted by Susan Goodwille, Director of the West End School of Arts.
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During the discussion, Ms Shaw remarked that young people from Kerry have a distinct edge when it comes to acting:
