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The top award for script writing at the Irish Film and Television Awards has gone to Ballymacarbry man James Phelan. James won for the funny and clever script he wrote for the mini-series 'Wrecking the Rising' - a look at what happens when three ...

09 Apr 2017 at 15:22

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Local writer nominated for prestigious IFTA awards for TV shows

Local screenwriter James Phelan has capped a very busy period with an IFTA nomination for Writing for Television Drama for his acclaimed TG4 show ‘Wrecking the Rising’. Alongside the huge ratings hit ‘Striking Out’ which he also conceived, it ...

17 Mar 2017 at 10:20

Arts & Entertainment

Legendary actor Stephen Rea to be given Lifetime Achievement Award

Stephen Rea is set to be honoured at this year's Irish Film & Television Academy Awards (IFTAs) with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The legendary actor who starred in iconic films such as The Crying Game, for which he received an Oscar ...

07 Mar 2024 at 13:01

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PICTURES: The little-known Kneecap connection to Tipperary’s 2019 All-Ireland victory

Irish rap trio Kneecap has been making waves in recent months with sold-out gigs and their critically acclaimed film; however, many may not know that there is a surprising Tipperary sporting connection within the group. One of ...

21 Feb 2025 at 08:28

Northern Ireland

Saoirse Ronan among Irish stars in eye-catching gowns at Ifta awards

Saoirse Ronan and Nicola Coughlan were among the Irish stars who stepped out in eye-catching gowns for the Irish Film and Television Academy (Ifta) awards. Ronan, who won best lead actress in a film for her starring role in ...

14 Feb 2025 at 22:36

Arts & Entertainment

PICTURES: Glitz and glamour on the red carpet as stars turn out for the Iftas

Belfast rap trio Kneecap and Troubles series Say Nothing were among the big winners at the Irish Film and Television Academy (Ifta) awards on Friday. Film and Television Academy (Ifta) awards on Friday. Stars Saoirse Ronan ...

15 Feb 2025 at 08:30

Northern Ireland

Kneecap shake up Iftas and say they are going to go ‘back to roots’

Rap trio Kneecap shook up the Irish Film and Television Academy (Ifta) awards as they promoted the success of their multi-nominated Irish language film. The film won four awards after receiving 17 nominations. They have ...

14 Feb 2025 at 22:46

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PICTURES: The little-known multiple All-Ireland-winning GAA link to Irish rap trio Kneecap

Irish rap trio Kneecap has been making waves in recent months with sold-out gigs and their critically acclaimed film; however, many may not know that there is a surprising GAA connection within the group. One of ...

21 Feb 2025 at 15:55

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