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Ireland at MIPTV 2014

MIPTV is the world’s most established TV and digital content market – it could be seen as the Cannes Film Festival for TV. It has the greatest gathering of TV industry professionals including top television executives and creative talent from over 100 countries, including several from our own Irish production companies.

150 Jobs Announced for Mayo Based Irish TV Station

Irish TV’s founders Pierce O'Reilly (CEO) and Mairead Ní Mhaoilchiaráin (MD) have announced that up to 150 jobs are to be created with Ireland’s first ever international satellite television channel when it extends broadcasting hours next month.

RTÉ Calls for Comedy, Talent Development & Music Programming

A new department has been set up in RTÉ Commissioning, which is responsible for the commission of all comedy output for RTÉ One, RTÉ Two, and online content. The department will oversee all comedy formats, including panel comedy shows, scripted comedy, sitcom, satire, sketch shows, studio comedy and stand-up shows.

Broadcast News

	‘Michael Smiley: Something to Ride Home About’ TX 22.20 21 April on BBC NI
	16 Apr 2014 \| The series follows Michael on a cycling expedition
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	150 Jobs Announced for Mayo Based Irish TV Station
	15 Apr 2014 \| The station will extend broadcasting hours next month
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	IFTA Winning TV Productions helmed by Female Directors and Producers
	15 Apr 2014 \| Anna Rodgers and Maggie Breathnach were among the winners.
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	Interview with Ronan Hill – Production Sound Mixer for ‘GOT’
	15 Apr 2014 \| Hill recently won the IFTA for Best Sound Film/Drama
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	IFTAs 2014 Ceremony
	09 Apr 2014 \| Global stars and home-grown talent came together to celebrate the home industry
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	Ireland at MIPTV 2014
	07 Apr 2014 \| The world market goes on from 7-10 April for 2014
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	‘Moone Boy’ to be Adapted for Big Screen
	07 Apr 2014 \| The film will see the hit show “end in a big way”
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	Daily Bite ‘Got Talent’ Sets Record for Most Successful TV Format; ‘The Last Impresario’ Trailer; Mickey Rooney Dies aged 93
	07 Apr 2014 \| ‘Got Talent’ Sets Record for Most Successful TV Format; ‘The Last Impresario’ Trailer; Mickey Rooney Dies aged 93
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	IFTA Announces Winners of the 11th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards
	06 Apr 2014 \| Calvary, Byzantium, Philomena and The Fall all win three awards.
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	IFTA Prepares for a Stellar line-up of Nominees and Guests for the 11th annual Awards Ceremony
	04 Apr 2014 \| The ceremony will be broadcast tomorrow on RTÉ1 at 21.35
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