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BBC Newsline has picked up the award for best news programme at the fifth Irish Film and Television Awards. | BBC Newsline has picked up the award for best news programme at the fifth Irish Film and Television Awards. |
The annual awards were held in Dublin's Gaiety Theatre on Sunday night. They recognise excellence across the island of Ireland and internationally. | The annual awards were held in Dublin's Gaiety Theatre on Sunday night. They recognise excellence across the island of Ireland and internationally. |
It was BBC Newsline's special programme on devolution which won the award for best news programme. | It was BBC Newsline's special programme on devolution which won the award for best news programme. |
Presenters Donna Traynor and Noel Thompson were in Dublin to receive the award. | Presenters Donna Traynor and Noel Thompson were in Dublin to receive the award. |
"It took 800 years to make that programme - it's probably the longest gestation in history," joked Noel. | "It took 800 years to make that programme - it's probably the longest gestation in history," joked Noel. |
BBC Northern Ireland controller Peter Johnston said: "It's a fantastic achievement for BBC Newsline, considering the standards being set and the calibre of nominees. | BBC Northern Ireland controller Peter Johnston said: "It's a fantastic achievement for BBC Newsline, considering the standards being set and the calibre of nominees. |
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"And it's also a reflection of our commitment to producing the best possible programmes for our audiences." | "And it's also a reflection of our commitment to producing the best possible programmes for our audiences." |
An Irish language movie with strong Northern Ireland links - Kings - picked up five awards, and the TV series The Tudors won a record seven awards. | An Irish language movie with strong Northern Ireland links - Kings - picked up five awards, and the TV series The Tudors won a record seven awards. |
The Armagh cinematographer Seamus McGarvey was also recognised for his work on the Oscar-nominated movie Atonement. | The Armagh cinematographer Seamus McGarvey was also recognised for his work on the Oscar-nominated movie Atonement. |
But the star of the show was Mel Gibson who was honoured for his outstanding contribution to world cinema. | But the star of the show was Mel Gibson who was honoured for his outstanding contribution to world cinema. |