RTÉ Winners at the RTS Ireland Awards
RTÉ had six winners across ten categories at last night’s RTS Ireland awards which took place in Dublin’s Liberty Hall Theatre with host Dermot Whelan at the helm. The ceremony honoured the outstanding achievements in Irish television programming over the past year and highlighted the many talented professionals in Ireland’s TV industry.
Commenting, RTÉ Director-General, Kevin Bakhurst said: “Congratulations to all our winners and nominees in this year’s RTS Ireland Television Awards which took place in Liberty Hall last night. Sitting in the room, I was equally proud of and impressed by the standard of the programmes made by you and our partners in the independent sector which reflected so well on RTÉ after many challenging months. Across drama, factual, young people’s programmes, news and current affairs, entertainment and investigations, the stories, so excellently told, represented many different aspects of life in Ireland today and were a significant reminder of the value of what we do, and the important role RTÉ continues to play. I’d like to also thank the RTS for surprising Bryan Dobson with a tribute – expertly prepared by RTÉ Newsroom colleagues- acknowledging his incredible career as one of our finest broadcasters and journalists.”
The winners and nominees in across the 10 categories were:
Factual Single | Clár Fíorasach Aonair with thanks to Nemeton TV
WINNER (pictured above): Taking Back Control (Fine Point Films/RTÉ)
NOMINEES:
- Patrick A Young Traveller Lost
- Secret Peacemaker
- Inis Meáin Idir Dhá Linn
- VIVA MARY
Animation and Children’s Programmes | Beochan agus Páistí with thanks to Windmill Lane
WINNER: JourneyCam International (Dyehouse Films/RTÉ)
NOMINEES:
- Fia’s Fairies
- Silly Sundays
- Songbird
- Space Camp Challenge
Specialist Factual | Sainchlár Fíorasach with thanks to Screen Scene
WINNER: Ireland’s Wild Islands (Crossing the Line Productions/RTÉ, ARTE, Love Nature)
NOMINEES:
- Untameable
- Nothing Compares
- The Silent Civil War
- Imogen From The Heart
Scripted | Réamhscriptithe with thanks to Screen Ireland
WINNER: Kin Season 2 (Metropolitan Films International Limited/RTÉ)
NOMINEES:
- Falling For The Life Of Alex Whelan
- Calf
- Wrapped
- Obituary
Current Affairs | Cúrsaí Reatha
WINNER: Milking It: Dairy’s Dirty Secret (RTÉ IU/RTÉ)
NOMINEES:
- ‘Brother, Informer, Soldier, Spy’
- RTE Investigates: Sex for Rent
- RTÉ Investigates: The Planning Trap
- Céad Míle Fáilte
News Coverage | Clúdach Nuachta with thanks to Camerakit.ie
WINNER: Dublin Riots : A day that shook the nation (Sky News)
NOMINEES:
- President Biden’s Visit to Ireland, RTÉ
- VM News – Dublin Riots
- VM News – The Ashling Murphy Murder Trial
Factual Entertainment | Siamsaíocht Fhíorasach with thanks to IMRO
WINNER: Secrets From the Dancefloor (RTÉ)
NOMINEES:
- Dylan McGrath’s Secret Service
- Living with Lucy & Mary Coughlan
- The Salvage Squad
- Grá ar an Trá
Sport | Spórt with thanks to TVM
WINNER: Misneach – Alex Lee (Midas Productions/TG4)
NOMINEES:
- The Road Down Under
- Liam Brady: The Irishman Abroad
- Ré Réabhlóide CLG agus Cogadh na gCarad
- Gaiscí GPA i Kenya
Entertainment | Siamsaíocht with thanks to Piranha Bar
WINNER: Ireland AM – A.I. Special (Virgin Media Television)
NOMINEES:
- Ireland’s Fittest Family Series 11
- Callan Kicks The Year 2023
- 2 Johnnies’ Late Night Lock In
- Darren and Joe’s Rugby Bandwagon
Factual Series | Sraith Fhíorasach with thanks to Egg Post Production
WINNER: Six Silent Killings: Ireland’s Vanishing Triangle (Five Mile Films Ltd/Sky)
NOMINEES:
- Inside the Hospice
- Dublin Narcos
- Born Too Soon
- The Guards
Katja Mia was presented with the Breakthrough Talent award by Louise Cantillon. Katja hosts The Six O’Clock Show and Uprising on Virgin Media Television and recently won the heart of the nation as a contestant on this year’s Dancing with the Stars on RTÉ One and RTÉ Player. The prestigious Breakthrough Talent Award is decided by the Royal Television Society Republic of Ireland Committee, comprising of representatives from Virgin Media, TG4, Sky, RTÉ and the independent Irish television industry. This year they recognised Katja’s talent, hard work and inspiring influence and impact on Irish audiences.
Agnes Cogan, RTS Republic of Ireland Chair said: “this year’s winners exemplify the exceptional calibre of Irish television content that is continuing to elevate the standards of Irish television. We are a small but flourishing island, and I couldn’t be prouder of the outstanding programming we produce. On behalf of the RTS Republic of Ireland committee, I want to send my heartfelt congratulations to all nominees and winners for their outstanding work and to our esteemed panel of judges for making an invaluable contribution to this year’s awards.