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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Louise Ni Dhaibheid , Oireachtas na Gaelige . 
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Loretta Ní Ghabháin, LorGMedia<br />
Aghna Ní Chun
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Loretta Ní Ghabháin, LorGMedia<br />
Aghna Ní Chun
    3oireachtas media awards.JPG
  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was  Aghna Ní Chunaigh  lorg media.  These annual
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was  Caitlín Nic Aoidh TG4 / lorg media.  These
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Loretta Ní Ghabháin, LorGMedia<br />
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway wasmc for the night Aengus Mac Grianna RTE . These
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Loretta Ní Ghabháin, LorGMedia<br />
 and mc for th
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was  P Emma Ní Chearúil, Raidió Na dTreabh .<br />
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Paraic McGeough and  Lisa Madden <br />
These annua
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was  Paula Melvin, Pobal Gaeilge 15 <br />
These annual
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Eibhlín Ní Choistealbha RTÉ/TG4.<br />
These annua
    16oireachtas media awards.JPG
  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was  Paula Melvin, Pobal Gaeilge 15 <br />
These annual
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Eibhlín Ní Choistealbha RTÉ/TG4.<br />
These annua
    17oireachtas media awards.JPG
  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Louise Ní Fhiannachta, Ciarraí Producer of EI
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
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Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Cian Ó Baoill, Gaillimh, Fionnuala Gygax, BAC,
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
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Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Tg4's Micheál Ó Ciaraidh .<br />
These annual award
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Cian Ó Baoill, Gaillimh, Fionnuala Gygax, BAC,
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Tg4's Micheál Ó Ciaraidh .<br />
These annual award
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
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Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Breda Bhreathnach Gaillimh	Christina Nic Dhonna
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
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Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Aodhán Ó Deá and Andy Ó Faoláin BAC These
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
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Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Aisling Ní chormaic and Gearóidín de Bhailí
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
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Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Máirín Uí Neachtain <br />
Joe Steve Galway . Th
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Aisling Ní chormaic and Gearóidín de Bhailí
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Aisling Ní chormaic and Gearóidín de Bhailí
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
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Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Roseann ui Fhlathartaand <br />
Síona Ní Bhriain. T
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Roseann ui Fhlathartaand <br />
Síona Ní Bhriain. T
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
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Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was TG 4's Páidí Ó Lionáird and his wife Karen
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
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Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Sean Cathal Ó Coileáin  and winner of best ac
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Sean Cathal Ó Coileáin  and winner of best ac
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was  Winner Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was  Winner Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly
    37oireachtas media awards.JPG
  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was  Winner Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly
    38oireachtas media awards.JPG
  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was  Winner Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly
    36oireachtas media awards.JPG
  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was  Darach Ó Tuairisg Meangadh Fíbín<br />
and Louise
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was  Darach Ó Tuairisg Meangadh Fíbín<br />
and Louise
    40oireachtas media awards.JPG
  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was  Darach Ó Tuairisg Meangadh Fíbín<br />
Darach  ï¿½
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was winner Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht ban
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was winner Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht ban
    42oireachtas media awards.JPG
  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Mairead Ní chuaig Cill Chiarain Gaillimh - Pre
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Mairead Ní chuaig Cill Chiarain Gaillimh - Pre
    44oireachtas media awards.JPG
  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Edel Ní Churáin Radio Na Gaeltachta . These
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Helena Mullins and Natasha Fennell, both from S
    47oireachtas media awards.JPG
  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Helena Mullins and Natasha Fennell, both from S
    48oireachtas media awards.JPG
  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Helena Mullins  from Stillwater Communications
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards on Friday night (May 13th). Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
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Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Helena Mullins  from Stillwater Communications
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards. Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was (winners of  Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards. Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
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Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was (winners of Best Television Series for EIPIC ) Executive Producer Paddy Ha
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards. Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was (winners of  Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards. Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Galway’s Tara Breathnach who won Best Actor for her role as the mother o
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards. Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Galway’s Tara Breathnach who won Best Actor for her role as the mother o
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards. Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards. Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards. Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was  Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn receiving his award fr
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards. Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was  Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn receiving his award fr
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards. Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
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Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Paddy Hayes winner of  Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. Thes
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards. Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was  Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn receiving his award fr
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards. Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards. Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster.
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards. Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster.
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards. Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
Photos caption:<br />
Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘
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  • report free. TG4, the Irish language television station, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by President Michael D. Higgins at the Oireachtas Media Awards. Other winners on the night included Bláthnaid Ní Chofaigh for her weekly RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta show ‘Bláthnaid Libh’, Stíofán Ó Fearail, from Gaeltacht band Seo Linn and Alan Titley, Irish Times columnist.<br />
Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí whilst Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster. Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an autistic boy in Maidhm.<br />
The annual awards, which took place in the Salthill Hotel, Galway, celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year. A new category for Best Short Film was introduced this year and was won by Meangadh Fíbín for their film Snámh in aghaidh Easa.<br />
“It’s a huge honour to have the President present the awards, particularly as TG4 celebrates its 20th anniversary this year” said Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of an tOireachtas. “President Higgins played an integral part in the founding of the station and has always been an advocate for both Irish language media and the arts. These awards are one of the highlights of the Irish language media sector’s calendar and reflect and celebrate the thriving industry that it’s become,” he added.<br />
Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais. The documentary tells the true story of Irishman Mike Malloy who survived over 20 attempts on his life in depression-era New York.<br />
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Pictured at the Oireachtas Media Awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway was Galway’s Tara Breathnach won Best Actor for her role as the mother of an
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  • 13/05/2016 EMBARGOED TILL 9PM TONIGHT repro fee: Tara Breathnach Winner in the Best Actor Category at the Oireachtas Media awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway. <br />
The awards were presented by Presented by the President Michael D Higgins and celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 13/05/2016 EMBARGOED TILL 9PM TONIGHT repro fee: Tara Breathnach Winner in the Best Actor Category at the Oireachtas Media awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway. <br />
The awards were presented by Presented by the President Michael D Higgins and celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 13/05/2016 EMBARGOED TILL 9PM TONIGHT repro fee: Tara Breathnach Winner in the Best Actor Category at the Oireachtas Media awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway. <br />
The awards were presented by Presented by the President Michael D Higgins and celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 13/05/2016 EMBARGOED TILL 9PM TONIGHT repro fee: Tara Breathnach Winner in the Best Actor Category at the Oireachtas Media awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway. <br />
The awards were presented by Presented by the President Michael D Higgins and celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 13/05/2016 Repro fee:  Síle Nic Chonaonaigh took home the award for Best Television Broadcaster at the Oireachtas Media awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway. <br />
The awards were presented by Presented by the President Michael D Higgins and celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 13/05/2016 Repro fee:  Independent filmmakers Magamedia took home the award for Best Television Series for EIPIC as well as Best Television Programme for Deoch an Dorais with Paddy Hayes at the Oireachtas Media awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway. <br />
The awards were presented by Presented by the President Michael D Higgins and celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 13/05/2016 Repro fee: Best Radio Broadcaster went to Raidio na Gaeltachta’s Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí at the Oireachtas Media awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway. <br />
The awards were presented by Presented by the President Michael D Higgins and celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 13/05/2016 Repro fee: Darach Ó Tuairisg, Fibin  at the Oireachtas Media awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway. <br />
The awards were presented by Presented by the President Michael D Higgins and celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 13/05/2016 Repro fee: Darach Ó Tuairisg, Fibin  at the Oireachtas Media awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway. <br />
The awards were presented by Presented by the President Michael D Higgins and celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 13/05/2016 Repro fee: Pól Ó Gallchóir  TG4 at the Oireachtas Media awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway. <br />
The awards were presented by Presented by the President Michael D Higgins and celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 13/05/2016 Repro fee:  President Michael D Higgins  at the Oireachtas Media awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway. <br />
The awards were presented by Presented by the President Michael D Higgins and celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 13/05/2016 Repro fee:  President Michael D Higgins  at the Oireachtas Media awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway. <br />
The awards were presented by Presented by the President Michael D Higgins and celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 13/05/2016 Repro fee:  President Michael D Higgins  at the Oireachtas Media awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway. <br />
The awards were presented by Presented by the President Michael D Higgins and celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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  • 13/05/2016 Repro fee:  Noelle and Paddy Hayes  at the Oireachtas Media awards in the Salthill Hotel Galway. <br />
The awards were presented by Presented by the President Michael D Higgins and celebrate achievement and excellence in the Irish language media sector and honour actors, journalists, presenters, programme makers and others who have excelled in their contributions in the last year.  Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.
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