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Top award at IFTAs for story of soldiers’ struggle, The Siege of Jadotville
Top award at IFTAs for story of soldiers’ struggle, The Siege of Jadotville

A moving story about a troop of heroic Irish soldiers on a mission in the Congo was the big winner at this year’s Irish Film and Television Awards, scooping three prestigious gongs.

Mon, 10 Apr, 2017

Amy Huberman and Mattress Mick were among the winners at tonight’s IFTAs
Amy Huberman and Mattress Mick were among the winners at tonight’s IFTAs

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Sat, 08 Apr, 2017

Jamie Dornan pleased to spread the word about Irish bravery in The Siege of Jadotville
Jamie Dornan pleased to spread the word about Irish bravery in The Siege of Jadotville
It was a tough film to make, but Jamie Dornan is happy to spread the word about Irish bravery at Jadotville, writes Esther McCarthy

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