Westmeath Actress Receives IFTA Nomination

Niamh Algar is in the running for Lead Actress in a Drama.

A Westmeath actress has bagged an IFTA nomination.

Mullingars' Niamh Algar is in the running for Lead Actress in a Drama at the 2026 awards, for her role of Iris Nixon in the Sky Original thriller series 'The Iris Affair'.

The show follows the story of Ms. Algar's character, described as a 'ruthless genius,' who steals a code from Mr. Hollander's Cameron McIntyre, a charming philanthropist.

Also running in the same category is Caitríona Balfe, Siobhán Cullen, Louisa Harland, Nora-Jane Noone and Lola Petticrew. 

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