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‘It’s heaven on earth’: Actor Liam Cunningham on his love of West Cork and Kerry

"What I love about Ireland is a no-brainer," said the Game of Thrones star

Mon, 29 Mar, 2021

Film board chair hits out at IFTA award gender imbalance

The chairwoman of the Irish Film Board (IFB) has said she is disappointed at the gender imbalance across the nominations for this year’s Irish Film and Television Academy (IFTA) Awards.

Sat, 13 Jan, 2018

Irish Film Board issues statement on Ifta nominations gender imbalance

"We at the IFB remain steadfastly committed to addressing this issue"

Fri, 12 Jan, 2018

Michael Gambon to get IFTA lifetime award

Michael Gambon who connected with young and not so young Harry Potter fans worldwide as their beloved Albus Dumbledore is to receive a lifetime achievement award from the Irish Film and Television Academy.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2017

TV3 soap ‘Red Rock’ leads Ifta nominations

A shortlist of nominees in 23 strongly contested television categories for the Irish Film and Television Academy Awards has been unveiled.

Thu, 15 Sep, 2016

‘Room’ at the top of Ifta nominations

Room, Sing Street, and My Name is Emily look set to be the big winners at the Irish Film and Television Awards (Iftas) as they have bagged eight nominations apiece.

Tue, 15 Mar, 2016

WATCH: Highlights from last night's IFTAs

The Irish Film and Academy (IFTA) held its annual award ceremony last night with a star-studded red carpet line-up.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2015

'Comedy Genius' Brendan O’Carroll to receive IFTA Lifetime Achievement award

“Brendan O’Carroll is quite simply a creative genius; his comedic style is accessible, immediate and outrageously funny,” said IFTA CEO Áine Moriarty.

Fri, 16 Oct, 2015

Stars of the small screen line up for IFTAs

The second instalment of the 2015 Irish Film and Television Awards is fast approaching, and a list of final nominees including Chris O’Dowd, Deirdre O’Kane and Brendan O’Carroll, has just been announced.

Sat, 03 Oct, 2015

Take a bow - Ifta awards

Last night the great and good of the Irish film and drama industry gathered in Dublin’s Mansion House for the annual Irish Film and Television Academy Awards.

Mon, 25 May, 2015

Stars quietly align at Iftas

The stars were out in force last night for this year’s Irish Film and Television Awards.

Mon, 25 May, 2015

Song of the Sea claims top prize at IFTA awards

Animation Song of the Sea has been named Best Irish Film of the year at this evening's IFTA awards in Dublin.

Sun, 24 May, 2015

Live updates from the 2015 Irish Film and Television Awards

The stars are coming out tonight for this year’s Irish Film and Television Awards and Irish Examiner reporter Kelly O’Brien will be on the scene and live blogging from the red carpet from 5pm. 

Sun, 24 May, 2015

Your Wednesday lunchtime news catch-up

Workers earning under €70,000 will have their USC cut in the next budget, Club owner defends two way mirror in ladies toilet, and Ryanair have lost millions as a result of transaction fraud. These are some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this lunchtime.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2015