Normal People gets 15 IFTA nominations but RTÉ’s Smother is the surprise winner

Normal People swept the board at the Irish Film and Television Awards on Sunday night after scooping an incredible 15 nominations earlier this year. On the night, the RTE and BBC drama picked up nine awards.

K.J. Yossman The Academy Award-nominated animated feature “Wolfwalkers,” from Kilkenny-based studio Cartoon Saloon, has won Best Film at the Irish Film and Television Awards this evening.It is the second time an animated feature has won in the category, the first being Cartoon Saloon’s “Song of the Sea” in 2015.“Avengers: Endgame” star Josh Brolin presented the award for Best Film.

Winners have been announced for the 2021 Irish Film & Television Academy Awards, which took place virtually this year. Scroll down for the full list.

Annie Murphy is getting candid about her mental health.

Vertical Entertainment has acquired North American rights to Rushed, an indie thriller directed by Vibeke Muasya that stars Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Robert Patrick, Jake Weary and Peri Gilpin. A theatrical release is planned.

The Irish Film and Television Awards, otherwise known as the IFTAs are taking place on 4 July, and one category that stands out from the rest is the Rising Star Award.

Reality TV star Maura Higgins has landed a five-figure sum for her presenting debut on Glow Up Ireland. The new TV gig will considerably boost the one-time Love Island contestant’s earnings. And industry sources have said the move to fronting a show will provide invaluable exposure internationally.

They don’t call them the terrible twos for nothing and it seems that it’s something Vogue Williams is becoming more and more accustomed to.

sun you may end up slightly burnt - but some Scottish punters are struggling to understand that concept. Irish bar Malones, in both Edinburgh and Glasgow, have highlighted comical reviews left by punters after the glorious weather Scotland enjoyed last weekend.

Twink has opened up about the loss of her ‘endearing’ dog Rita Kelly who she had in her life for over a decade.

Greg O’Shea is one proud Irish man after his Irish 7s rugby team won their last game against France and have secured their spot in the Tokyo Olympics.

In our eyes, Maura Derrane has never aged, however, as she turned 50, she recalls feeling far better than she did when she turned 40.

Vogue Williams returned to the UK after spending a few weeks in Ireland with her family to film a new TV show. Now all of that is wrapped, she has headed back to England to unwind and get back to her radio show.

TV presenter Grainne Seoige has said she feels ‘honoured’ to have been selected as the host of this year’s Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA) and teased that, similar to last year, this year’s ceremony will feature some ‘amazing guests.’

RTÉ Two is on the hunt for Ireland’s next makeup superstar and Maura Higgins has just been announced as the presenter helming the show.

Normal People brought us some much-needed escapism in the early stages of lockdown in 2020. We got lost in the world of Connell and Marianne’s relationship from their final school years to their journey into the world of Trinity College.

In a turn that will surprise no one, Normal People has swept the board at the 2021 Irish Film and Television Awards. The 2020 show missed out last year as it aired outside of the deadline but it has certainly made up for it.

Normal People brought us some much-needed escapism in the early stages of lockdown in 2020. We got lost in the world of Connell and Marianne’s relationship from their final school years to their journey into the world of Trinity College.

EXCLUSIVE: Vertical Entertainment has acquired North American as well as UK/Ireland rights to Hannah Marks’ romantic comedy Mark, Mary & Some Other People, planning a theatrical day-and-date release later this year for the pic, which is having its world premiere this week at the Tribeca Film Festival.