Monday 8 March, 2021
The online ceremony will be held in September.
Dermot Bannon also finally won an award!
The ceremony was marked by an emotional tribute from Dermot Bannon to teenager Michael Stokes and a passionate speech by actor John Connors.
Including some words for fellow actor Liam Neeson.
Gabriel Byrne has said people making films cheaply here doesn’t actually constitute an industry.
The legendary actor said that Ireland has the same battle as every small country in succeeding in the film industry.
Tonight’s ceremony took place at the Mansion House.
‘Just imagine a year in which he had five actresses with meaty roles competing for an IFTA. It needn’t be a pipe dream, you know.’
Nominees include Saoirse Ronan, Liam Cunningham, Martin McDonagh, and Frank Berry.
A bit of style for your Monday morning.
Actress Ruth Negga was nominated for best actress in two categories.
The veteran broadcaster will receive the award for his “superb and distinguished contribution to Irish broadcasting for almost five decades”.
Get up to speed on who was wearing what, ahead of the TV broadcast tonight.
The actor has been honoured for his thirty years in cinema.
There are nominations for Messrs Fassbender and Farrell, as well.
Okay, ‘important’ may be overselling it a little.
Gay Byrne and Amanda Brunker = #SquadGoals
Another live awards show will be aired on TV3 this October.
TV3 came on board to broadcast the show – after last year’s ceremony was branded “embarrassing” by viewers.
Amy Huberman looking like a princess, Gay Byrne lobbing the gob, and more.
The first ceremony’s on 24 May.
Let’s forget about last year’s ceremony and move on…
It will be funding the ceremony at a reduced level due to the show’s changed format.
The ‘film and drama’ awards will go out in May, and the TV awards will be broadcast in October.
The Oscar nominations are out today, but what’s happening with Ireland’s ceremony? No-one seems to know.
The best of the day’s celebrity filth.
It was A1 Sharon in comparison to the ‘official’ effort.
Irish viewers took to social media in their droves to rant about the ceremony.
Leading man Jamie Dornan was named Best Actor and Rising Star.
Everyone’s been talking about John Joe Nevin, Martin McGuinness, and the IFTAs…
Saoirse Ronan and co had better watch their backs.
Also shortlisted for this year’s IFTAs are films about the story of Irish cricket and basketball in the 1980s.
The RTE drama secured 8 nominations, followed by Calvary and The Stag with 6 each.
Good man yourself Michael. Good man yourself.
‘Little Huberbod’ is our favourite nickname so far.
