The Irish Film & Television Academy has announced the nominations for the 2026 IFTA Awards, marking another remarkable year for Irish storytelling that has captivated audiences far beyond the island’s shores. After months of meticulous viewing and deliberation by Academy Members and expert juries, twenty-nine categories now stand ready to honor the exceptional achievements in Film and Drama that have defined the past twelve months, with Deloitte serving as the official vote scrutineer to ensure the integrity of the process.
The twenty-third anniversary IFTA Awards Ceremony will unfold on Friday, February 20th, 2026 at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, where comedian, actor and broadcaster Kevin McGahern returns for his second consecutive year as host. The evening promises to be a gathering of Irish and international industry luminaries, a celebration not merely of individual accomplishments but of the artistic and technical brilliance that continues to position Ireland as a formidable force in global filmmaking. The ceremony will recognize both the craft that brings stories to life and the profound cultural impact these narratives carry across borders, reminding audiences worldwide of Ireland’s unique voice in contemporary cinema and television.
This year’s event holds particular significance as it will honor beloved actor Ciarán Hinds with the Lifetime Achievement Award, a tribute to his extraordinary contributions across decades of cinema and television work. His recognition stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Irish talent that has shaped the industry and inspired generations of storytellers. The nominations themselves reflect an unparalleled moment for Irish storytelling on the global stage, showcasing the depth and diversity of voices emerging from a nation that has always understood the power of a well-told tale. As the awards ceremony approaches, the anticipation builds not just for who will take home the honors, but for what these achievements signal about the future of Irish film and drama in an ever-evolving international landscape.
🎸 RORY GALLAGHER IS COMING HOME TO THE BIG SCREEN 🎸
The world premiere of JOE BONAMASSA: THE SPIRIT OF RORY lands at the Cork International Film Festival this November, and it’s a love letter to the Ballyshannon-born, Cork-raised guitar legend who changed the sound of rock forever.
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⛳🍀 BILL MURRAY. IRELAND. NO PLAN 🍀⛳
The trailer for A COURSE CALLED IRELAND has landed, and it looks like the best kind of trouble.
Murray and author Tom Coyne tee off across some of Ireland’s most legendary golf courses - six episodes, north and south of the border, with plenty of wit, warmth and unscripted chaos.
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Don`t miss @scandalous_13 on the @willseeyounowshow!
The PEAKY BLINDERS, KIN and MOBLAND actor opens up about living with aphantasia, his complicated relationship with fear and the self-destructive impulses he works to keep under control.
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Fifty years. One extraordinary career. And he keeps getting better 🎬
Don`t miss beloved #Belfast actor; Ciaran Hinds; in Netflix’s adaptation of John Steinbeck`s EAST OF EDEN.
Hinds re-unites with THE WONDER co-star, with the magnificent Florence Pugh!
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Paul Mescal is now in your Netflix queue 🍿
Ridley Scott`s long-awaited sequel to the Best Picture-winning GLADIATOR is finally on Netflix, and it`s the perfect excuse to watch Mescal go to war from your couch 🏛️
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Ciilian Murphy for 28 YEARS LATER 3?
Danny Boyle just confirmed at the @zurichfilmfestival that the third chapter of the 28 DAYS LATER saga is happening. Alex Garland already has a script, and Boyle says there will be "a lot of Cillian Murphy in it."
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BAD SISTERS creator @sharonhorgan is in the @criterioncollection closet.
Sharon`s new show, YOUTH, is now streaming on @hbo and @hbomax.
Who else loves THE PRINCESS BRIDE and THE RED BALLOON 🎈?
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Congrats to Saoirse Ronan!
PAPER PLANE, her 15-min directorial and screenwriting debut, has just won BIG at @encounterssff.
Despite four Oscar nominations, Saoirse still truly believes in independent film!
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73-year-old @piercebrosnanofficial tells @interviewmag that acting means constantly constructing and destroying a part of yourself to become the character.
From Bond to MOBLAND and everything in between, Brosnan is the real deal.
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