The sixth annual awards ceremony for Irish Film and Television are getting underway in Dublin later.

A HOST of Irish stars from the film world have been nominated for a prestigious award honouring new talent.

Hollywood veteran Mel Gibson is jetting into Ireland to receive a gong at the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA's) next weekend.

STRAPPY gowns and forceful frowns were the special ingredients that went into making it the biggest night of the year on the Irish social calendar.

TWO GAA documentaries have been short-listed for the Best Sports Programme Award at the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA).