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Retirement Plan

Irish animation short Retirement Plan and Element’s Bugonia lead strong Irish showing at 98th Academy Awards

Irish animation and live-action production companies are celebrating a major year for Irish film as Retirement Plan, Bugonia and a number of Irish creatives secure nominations for the 98th Academy Awards®, taking place at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, 15 March 2026.

Back to the Past – An unexpected delight

Out right now in cinemas is Back to the Past, a film 24 years in the making, thanks to a...

These Sacred Vows

New trailer released for RTÉ drama series These Sacred Vows

RTÉ has released the full trailer for new comedy-drama These Sacred Vows, written and directed by award-winning Irish screenwriter John Butler.

Cameron Lawther & Gavin Kilduff

Nina Pictures: Producers Cameron Lawther and Gavin Kilduff Launch Dublin Film Company with Ambitious European-Focused Slate

Cameron Lawther and Gavin Kilduff, two producers who met on the set of Martin McDonagh's The Banshees Of Inisherin, have launched Dublin-based production company Nina Pictures.

Nick Jonas as Danny and Paul Rudd as Rick in Power Ballad. Photo Credit: David Cleary

John Carney’s Power Ballad to Close 2026 Dublin International Film Festival

John Carney’s Power Ballad will have its World Premiere as the Closing Gala of the 2026 Dublin International Film Festival on March 1st.

Steve Coogan as Mick McCarthy and Eanna Hardwicke as Roy Keane in SAIPAN

SAIPAN opens big and crosses €500k at the Irish box office

SAIPAN has crossed the €500k mark at the Irish box office in its first week on release, grossing €523k to date and becoming the No. 1 new release in Ireland.

Dr Eddie McCaffrey

Irish Film & TV UK adds Dr. Eddie McCaffrey as Director

Irish Film & TV UK (IFTUK) announced the appointment of a new Director today, as Professor of Film & TV Production & Industry Engagement, Dr. Eddie McCaffrey has joined the Board.

IFTA Awards

Irish Film and Television Academy announces 2026 IFTA Awards nominations

The Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) has announced the nominations for the 2026 IFTA Awards.

Giant

Giant – A muddled mess

Out this week in cinemas is Giant, a film about the huge life of bombastic boxer Prince Naseem and the...

TG4 Announces €10 Million Funding for New Creative Ideas in 2026

TG4 Announces €10 Million Funding for New Creative Ideas in 2026

TG4 has announced a €10 million funding package to commission new creative content, develop new producers, and strengthen its continuous commitment to original Irish language content and the future of the independent production sector in 2026.

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