'In the words of my beloved Sister Michael, 'it's time they started to wise up.''
scooped up the top prize.
In her speech, the Irish actress said: 'To the people of Derry, thank you for taking me into your hearts and your living rooms. I am impressed with how you encompass the spirit of compromise and resilience despite the indignities, ignorance and stupidity of your so-called leaders Dublin, Stormont and Westminster. In the words of my beloved Sister Michael, "it's time they started to wise up".
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