Irish Film & Television Awards
The Irish Film & Television Awards (IFTAs) were first awarded in 2003. Annually honouring and celebrating Ireland's notably talented film and television community, the ceremony is considered to be Ireland's most prestigious Awards event, and can be viewed as the Irish equivalent to the American Oscars.
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