The series follows members of the IRA and spans four decades.

The stars walked the red carpet ahead of the awards ceremony at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre on Friday.

Actor Colm Meaney, known for playing Miles O’Brien in the Star Trek franchise, received the lifetime achievement award

The Irish actor is among the nominees at the Irish Film and Television Academy Award ceremony being held on Friday.

Weir has also stared in Abigail and Wicked Little Letters.

The film features the band members, alongside big names, such as Michael Fassbender and Simone Kirby.