Washington DC, Jan. 14 -- The Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) unveiled that iconic, Oscar-nominated Irish actor Ciaran Hinds (Belfast) will be honoured with the Irish Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement, as well as for his outstanding Irish and international acting achievements and his contribution to the screen industry across 50 years, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Hinds will be presented with the honour in the presence of industry colleagues, family and friends at the 23rd IFTA Awards ceremony, which will take place on Friday, February 20, at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre. The event will be hosted by comedian and actor Kevin McGahern, as per the outlet.

Hinds is an Oscar nominee, a Golden Globe and BAFTA nomin...