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Euro 2012 Play Off Ireland v Estonia
The night of the 15th of November was when the Republic of Ireland soccer team secured qualification for what will be there first appearance at a major tournament in 10 years. RTÉ was there to broadcast this Irish sporting success live for nearly three and a half hours as the nation celebrated.
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Dublin Rose goes Hip Hop
Dublin Rose Siobhéal Nic Eochaidh attracted worldwide media attention in August when she performed a 'hip-hop dance' at this year's Rose of Tralee. Breaking from the more traditional party pieces seen over the last 52 years.
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Stephen Fry Guest Appearance on Ros na Rún
Bewildered English tourist Stephen Fry gets more than he bargains for when he wanders into the premises of Ireland's crankiest publican!
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Queen Elizabeth II's speech at Dublin Castle
Among the many historic images delivered by RTÉ's live coverage of Queen Elizabeth II's State Visit to Ireland, the most remarkable moment was when a British monarch addressed Dublin Castle in Irish, as a guest of the President and people of Ireland
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President Obama's address at College Green
At the end of a whirlwind twelve-hour visit to Ireland, President Barack Obama gave a powerful and emotional address to tens of thousands of people at Dublin's College Green.
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President Michael D. Higgins Inauguration Speech from Dublin Castle
On Friday 11 November 2011, Michael D Higgins was inaugurated as the ninth President of Ireland.
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Damian McGinty Wins the Glee Project
18 year old Damian McGinty is joint winner of 'The Glee Project' in Las Vegas.
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Shamrock Rovers' Europa League Qualifying Goal
One of the greatest performances by an Irish team in Europe and perhaps the most spectacular goal scored by an Irish player.
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Ireland v Australia Rugby World Cup
Australia 6 Ireland 15. The score says it all. A huge scalp for Ireland at the 2011 Rugby World Cup on their way to topping the group.
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Rory McIlroy Wins the US Open - Title
Rory McIlroy in 2011 won the US Open by eight shots, becoming the championship's youngest winner since 1923.The 22-year-old from Holywood in Co Down led the field after every round.
IFTA Awards 2011 Video
Judging Panel
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HECTOR Ó H'EOCHAGÁIN
Radio & TV Broadcaster
Hector's television career is distinguished by his relaxed, informal, candid, and irreverent style. This versatile presenter has introduced people and places into our living rooms and won legions of fans in the process. -
MARIO ROSENSTOCK
Broadcaster, Actor, Comedian
The creator of Gift Grub which has appeared on Today FM's Ian Dempsey Show since 1999. In that time Mario has released eight Gift Grub albums. Mario has stared in many stage productions including Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell, The Dutymaster, and Othello. Film roles include Pride and Joy, Ordinary Decent Criminal, Miracle at Midnight, The Treaty and For Seven Seasons. -
ROZANNA PURCELL
Model
Tipperary's Rozanna Purcell is Miss Universe Ireland 2010. Working in Ireland, New York, Las Vegas, South Africa and South America, Rozanna has modelled for clients such as GQ and V Magazine NYC. She recently climbed Kilimanjaro for the TV Documentary 'Catwalk To Kilimanjaro' and was crowned winner of TV3's 'Celebrity Come Dine With Me'. -
JAMIE HEASLIP
International Rugby Star
Jamie made his debut for Leinster in March 2005 against the Ospreys and since then has represented the Province on more than 130 occasions. Jamie played in all five matches of Ireland's historic Grand Slam win in 2009 and started all three test matches on the British and Irish Lions' tour to South Africa later that summer. -
ÁINE MORIARTY
Irish Film and Television Academy CEO
Áine Moriarty is the CEO of the Irish Film and Television Academy and Executive Producer of the Awards Ceremony and has worked in the industry for almost 20 years. The Academy runs an educational programme of events over twelve months along with the annual showcase at the IFTA Awards. -
MICHAEL DOHERTY
Entertainment Editor, RTÉ Guide
As Entertainment Editor with Ireland's largest-selling magazine, Michael Doherty has spent two decades interviewing Hollywood's biggest movie stars. In addition to reviewing all major Irish and international movies, Michael covers a range of movie events, from the Academy Awards in LA to the Cannes Film Festival.