Broadcaster and journalist Cathal O'Shannon yesterday became a lifetime member of the Irish Film and Television Academy at an intimate Ifta tribute event which took place in Dublin's Conrad hotel. The event saw the 83 year old joined by friends, old colleagues and industry peers as he took part in a public interview with Ifta Lifetime member Gay Byrne. This was followed by the presentation of a specially made Life in Television statuette. The warm and informal event took place in Dublin on Wednesday 22nd of September at 1pm and saw the celebration Cathal's vibrant 'Life in Television' through a repertoire of work from The Irish Times to RTÉ via BBC, with Broadsheet and Newsbeat. Archive footage shown on the day reminded the gathered crowd of highlights of Cathal's career including his time with the BBC on 'Tonight'; his infamous interview – 'Muhammad Ali v Cathal O'Shannon'; and his award...
- 9/23/2010
- IFTN
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