Monaghan actress wins Gracie award

Gracie Awards bestowed by Alliance for Women in Media Foundation

Caitriona Balfe has won a Gracie award.

The Monaghan woman picked up the award for best actress in a leading role for her portrayal of Claire Fraser in Outlander.

The Gracie Awards are bestowed by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation to honour standout women in the media industry.

She accepted the award during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, saying: “I am so honoured to accept this Gracie award.

“Thank you so much to the Alliance of Women in Media. I feel so privileged to be amongst the incredible list of women honoured this year who are all passionately telling stories that reflect the female experience in all its forms.”