RTS REPUBLIC OF IRELAND AWARDS 2023

Winners were announced on 28th of March 2023 at a special event in Galway City. A range of small screen stars gathered to celebrate excellence in Irish Television over the last year. Juries considered over 130 entries from across the industry.

Speaking at the announcement of this year’s winners, Agnes Cogan, Chair RTS ROI said that “tonight‘s Gradaim RTS were once again the opportunity to gather together professionals in the Industry  to celebrate the breadth of talent in the TV sector here in Ireland. The RTS is delighted to host the awards in Galway, a thriving hub for the TV and Media Industry. Heartiest congratulations to the nominees and tonight‘s winners for their excellent work. Our thanks and appreciation to the Broadcasters and sponsors for their support, and to the jurors who gave so generously of their valuable time.”
The awards are supported by Irish broadcasters TG4, Virgin Media, Sky and RTÉ. The awards are kindly sponsored by Screen Ireland, Coimisiún na Meán and Screen Producers Ireland. Category sponsors include Nemeton TV, Egg Post Production, Screenscene, Ardán, IMRO, Piranah Bar, Camerakit Ireland, Windmill Lane and TVM.”

As well as the category awards, the RTS Ireland committee present an Outstanding Newcomer Award in recognition of emerging screen talent who have made an impact on audiences this year.  Our industry thrives on finding and developing new and diverse talent who light up our screens. This year’s Outstanding Newcomer Award will be presented to an actor who has made his mark on both Irish and International audiences this year, through his excellent portrayal of his characters on screen.  His latest work includes the role of Danny Armstrong in Netflix / ITV series Marcella and his portrayal of Lorcan in the Oscar Winning best Short Film An Irish Goodbye. 

Many thanks to our broadcasters Sky Ireland, Virgin Media, RTÉ and TG4 and to our awards partners: Screen Ireland, BAI and Screen Producers Ireland.