IFTA Film & Drama Awards

The ceremonies recognise Irish creative talent working in film, drama, and television, and winners receive a cast bronze statuette.

Dubbed by the media as 'The Irish Oscars', the inaugural Irish Film & Television Awards Ceremony took place at the Burlington Hotel (Dublin) in 1999,[1] and was attended by some notable stars such as Ralph Fiennes, Charlize Theron, James Nesbitt, and Andrea Corr.

[1] Following growth of the Irish film and television industries, the Academy in 2015 split the Awards into two ceremonies: the IFTA Film & Drama Awards and the IFTA Television Awards, which take place in April and October respectively.

The ceremonies recognise Irish creative talent working in film and television.

The IFTA Lifetime Achievement Award has been presented to: The following is a listing of all Irish Film Television Awards Ceremonies since its inaugural event in 1999.

James Nesbitt hosted the third, fourth and fifth events.
Ryan Tubridy hosted the sixth, seventh and eighth events.
Victoria Smurfit hosted the ninth event.
Laura Whitmore co-hosted the thirteenth event.