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Mon 01 Jan 2009Farrell, Byrne win awards as Slumdog dominates Globes
All the front-runners were left empty-handed as the underdog that was Slumdog Millionaireswept the board at the 66th annual Golden Globe Awards presented in Los Angeles last night.
Four Irish actors were among the nominees, competing with each in two categories. Only two could win, and they did. Colin Farrell received the best actor in a film (comedy or musical) award for his edgy portrayal of an apprentice Irish hit man in Martin McDonagh’s dark comedy-thriller, In Bruges.
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