The 1st Annual Irish Film & Television Awards was hosted by James Nesbitt on 1 November 2003, honouring Irish film and television released in 2003.
Best Actor in a Lead Role – Film (Jury Award) Best Actor in a Leading Role – Television Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Film/TV Best Actress in a Lead Role – Film Best Actress in a Leading Role – Television Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Film/TV
Best TV Drama Best Entertainment Best Lifestyle Best Children's/Youth/Educational/Multicultural/Religious/Regional TV Best Sports TV Best Current Affairs
Best Documentary Best Irish Language Best Music in TV/Film Best Animation Best Script Best Cinematography / TV Photography Best Editing Best Hair / Make-up Best Costume Design Best Art Direction Best Sound / Sound Editing Best New Talent
Best Actor in a Film – Public Vote UGC Cinemas Best Irish Film – Public Vote Best TV Personality – Public Vote