The Banshees of Inisherin is in line for a host of awards tonight as the Golden Globes attempts to reinvent itself.

The Martin McDonagh hit has been nominated for eight awards – the highest number any film has received for 19 years.

The Globes were not aired on television last year amid ongoing controversy over ethical lapses and a lack of diversity in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which organises the awards.

Brendan Gleeson in the Banshees of Inisherin. Image: Entertainment Pictures / Alamy

Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan in the Banshees of Inisherin. Image: Moviestore Collection Ltd / Alamy

The HFPA has since made efforts to reform itself and this year’s event is being broadcast on a once-off basis by NBC.

Meanwhile, invitations have once again been sent out to the biggest stars in Hollywood – although it remains to be seen who will attend.

In all, there is Irish interest in eight awards tonight – with the Banshees of Inisherin getting eight nominations and Domhnall Gleeson also in line for an award for his turn in The Patient.

Speaking to The Anton Savage Show this weekend, Joe.ie Entertainment Editor Rory Cashin tipped Colin Farrell to win Best Actor.

He warned that Brendan Gleeson and Barry Keoghan could end up taking votes off each other for the Supporting Actor award and warned that he does not expect Kerry Condon to win Supporting Actress.

He said he also expects Martin McDonagh to win Best Screenplay.

The full list of Irish nominations is here:

Best Screenplay – Motion Picture

• Martin McDonagh, The Banshees of Inisherin

Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

• Colin Farrell, The Banshees of Inisherin

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

• The Banshees of Inisherin

Best Director — Motion Picture

• Martin McDonagh, The Banshees of Inisherin

Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture

• Kerry Condon, The Banshees of Inisherin

Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture

• Brendan Gleeson, The Banshees of Inisherin
• Barry Keoghan, The Banshees of Inisherin

Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television

• Domhnall Gleeson, The Patient

Best Original Score – Motion Picture

• Carter Burwell, The Banshees of Inisherin

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