Donegal-based crime drama Crá has landed a ‘Best Drama’ nomination from the Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA).
The IFTA awards finalists, announced today, shine a light on the best of Irish film and TV.
Crá was an instant hit when it premiered on TG4 in November and is available to watch in full on the BBC iPlayer or TG4.ie.
The Donegal landscape adds extra drama to the Irish-language series, which follows Garda Conall Ó Súilleabháin (Dónall Ó Héalaí, Monster, Foscadh) as he searches for justice in the most personal of cases – the murder of his own mother, Sabine, whose body is discovered 15 years after her disappearance.
Forbidden from joining the investigation, Conall partners with a determined young journalist, Ciara-Kate (newcomer Hannah Brady), who is using her true-crime podcast to expose the village’s deepest secrets.
The series is written by Doireann Ní Chorragáin and Richie Conroy, directed by Philip Doherty, and produced by Ciarán Charles.
The six IFTA Best Drama nominees are Bad Sisters, Say Nothing, The Dry, Bodkin, Blue Lights and Crá. The nominees are described as those that “exemplify Ireland’s strength in creating television that captivates audiences worldwide”.
“Crá mesmerizes with its atmospheric murder mystery, where a bog body unveils rural secrets,” said the academy.
Kneecap leads the IFTA film categories, with 17 nominations, including Best Film, Acting, and Directing. Each member of the hip hop trio, J.J. Ó Dochartaigh, Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh and Naoise Ó Caireallain, received individual Best Actor nominations alongside Peter Coonan – King Frankie, Paul Mescal – Gladiator II and Cillian Murphy – Small Things Like These
FX’s series Say Nothing has been nominated for 10 IFTA Awards for its gripping portrayal of The Troubles, weaving personal tragedy with historical insight.
The 22nd anniversary IFTA Awards Ceremony takes place on Friday, February 14th at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre.
The Irish Academy Awards are funded by Screen Ireland and Coimisiún na Meán.
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