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IFTA Names Ciarán Hinds 2026 Lifetime Achievement Honoree

The honor recognizes a five-decade career marked by support for Irish productions.

Overview

  • The Academy named the Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominee, a five-time IFTA winner, as its 2026 Lifetime Achievement recipient.
  • The award will be presented on Friday, Feb. 20 at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.
  • Hinds said he is deeply grateful for the recognition and praised IFTA’s support for the screen arts.
  • IFTA CEO Áine Moriarty hailed him as a "modest giant" and highlighted his consistent backing of homegrown Irish projects.
  • The 2026 IFTA nominations are scheduled to be announced on Jan. 20.