A host of famous faces will descend on the capital this weekend ahead of the eagerly anticipated Irish Film and Television Awards.

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.

The average bra size is now 34DD, but some designers haven’t got the memo, says         Deirdre Reynolds.

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

In the weeks leading up to the same-sex marriage referendum a host of celebrities added their voices to the campaign for a yes vote.

The stars were out in force last night for this year’s 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. 

The stars are coming out tomorrow night for this year’s Irish Film and Television Awards – and what a line-up it is.

Today is the last day to get health insurance before the Lifetime Community Rating system kicks in at midnight, a passenger has been fined after a plane was forced to dump 20 tonnes of fuel to make an emergency landing and Roddy Doyle has his say on the upcoming Marriage Equality Referendum. These are some of the latest and most read news on irishexaminer.com this lunchtime.

From dragons to psychopaths, Vikings to villains, a wide array of genres have been recognised by this year’s Irish Film and Television Awards.

Frank and Patrick’s Day have topped the list for film nominations with nine, while both Love/Hate and Vikings have the highest number of nominations for a television programme with seven.

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.

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Hollywood stars were shining brightly at this year’s Irish Film and Television Awards, with A-listers such as Colin Farrell and Michael Fassbender presenting and receiving awards.

Simon Delaney and Laura Whitmore present the 11th annual Irish Film and Television Awards on RTE One at 9.45pm tonight.

The 2014 Irish Film and Television Awards are almost upon us. Join us live from 5pm with updates from the red carpet and awards ceremony.

The Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs) are almost upon us, and this year sees a stellar line-up gracing the red carpet.

Game of Thrones and Champions League soccer are the big tickets in town this week.

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Mick Hannigan and Úna Feely tell Colette Sheridan of their Cork Film Festival highlights.

A Kerry filmmaker, who won the Rising Star category at the Irish Film and Television Awards, is not sitting on his laurels.

There were no big surprises at this year’s Irish Film and Television Awards.

Amy Huberman has given birth to a baby girl, hours before Brian O'Driscoll lines out for Ireland against England this afternoon.

While international film stars will be thin on the ground at tonight’s Irish Film and Television Awards in Dublin’s Convention Centre, a huge turnout of Irish stars and celebrities is expected at what is regarded by some as Ireland’s answer to the Oscars.

The IFTAs will show off the strength of Irish film and TV production, says Pádraic Killeen

Crime drama Love/Hate has been nominated for a record 11 accolades in the Irish Film and Television Awards.

As the IFTA awards show, the Irish entertainment industry has kept up its quality output despite the recession, writes Carl Dixon

Cheryl Cole has chosen an Irish teenager to join her in the latest L’Oréal TV ad campaign and to speak the immortal words: “Because I’m worth it.”

The nominees have been announced for the Rising Star Award at this year's Irish Film and Television Awards.

A DOCUMENTARY on the only Irishman to manage Manchester United has been shortlisted for Best Sports Programme at this year’s Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs).

Three movies are set to battle it out at the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA) after getting nine nominations each.

The film-maker behind an award-winning documentary on the Corrib gas project has been told to apologise for a joke he cracked at the expense of the Irish Film and Television Awards (Ifta).

MIRIAM O’CALLAGHAN again had her finger on the pulse when she jokingly quipped, “I know you all want to hear about the election, right?” to the gathered crowds of A-listers and acting talent at Saturday’s Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAS).

Producer Morgan O'Sullivan will receive an Outstanding Contribution award at this year's IFTAs.

Screen star Brendan Gleeson and his two actor sons, Domhnall and Brian, have been shortlisted in separate categories in the Irish Film and Television Awards.

The nominees for the Irish Film and Television Awards will be revealed later today.

A touch of Hollywood came to Dublin last night at the Irish Film and Television Awards last night.

In the first winner announcement from The Irish Film and Television Awards, Meryl Streep has won this year’s Pantene Best International Actress Award for her performance in the romantic comedy 'It’s Complicated!'.

Actor Michael Fassbender has been crowned Best Actor in a Lead Role at this year's Irish Film and Television Awards.

ANGELINA JOLIE, Meryl Streep and Emma Thompson could all be celebrating St Valentine’s Day in Dublin tonight.

Veteran documentary maker George Morrison will be honoured with an industry lifetime contribution gong at the Irish Film and Television Awards, it emerged today.

Hollywood star Jonathan Rhys Myers today revealed his plans to champion the rights of children living on the streets of Calcutta.

Television period drama 'The Tudors' stole the show at the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs) when it won in a record seven categories.

ROUNDING off a weekend of star-studded award ceremonies and film premieres in Dublin, the fifth Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs) didn’t fail to bring out a mix of Hollywood stars and home-grown talent.