Ruth McCabe is an Irish actress known for her prolific career in film, television, and theatre. Her film career gained momentum with her role as Mary, the protagonist's mother, in the critically acclaimed film *My Left Foot* (1989). She gained further recognition for her performance as Kay Curley in *The Snapper* (1993), a role that solidified her reputation as a versatile and accomplished actress. Her filmography includes roles in films such as *Philomena* (2013), *Anything for Jackson* (2020), and *The Miracle Club* (2023), as well as numerous television series. She is also an acclaimed stage actress, with a long association with major Dublin theatres such as the Abbey Theatre. Throughout her career, she has received several Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) awards, culminating in the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in 2020, a testament to her outstanding and enduring contribution to the Irish entertainment industry.