A haunting Irish language movie filmed in Connemara has received four nominations at the Irish Film and Television Awards.
Báite is a haunting mystery, steeped in secrets long held beneath the surface. Set in September 1975, the film opens on what seems like an ordinary day for Peggy Casey as she readies her pub for a bustling fishing weekend—business she can ill afford to lose.
But the calm is shattered when a body is discovered in the retreating waters of a nearby lake, sending shockwaves through the small Irish town and dragging the past back into the light.
Sent from Dublin to investigate, Detective Sergeant Frank Ryan soon uncovers truths that expose the valley’s troubled and unsettling past.
Starring Eleanor O’Brien, Moe Dunford, Oisín Mistéil, Fionnuala Gygax, and Mark Mac Gearailt, Báite was filmed in Conamara in summer 2023.
Produced by Siobhán Ní Ghadhra and John Brady of Danú Media, the film was supported by TG4, Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, Section 481, and Coimisiún na Meán.
The film premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh 2025, where it won the Best Irish Language Feature Film. It also received the Audience Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival.
TG4 films have charmed the Academy Voting Members this year, receiving 10 nominations for films Aontas & Báite. Aontas has received 6 nominations and Báite is named in 4 categories.
The full list of nominations for Báite are:
Lead Actress in Film – Eleanor O’Brien
Best Director in Film – Ruán Magan
Script Film – Sheena Lambert
Original Music- Eimear Noone, Craig Stuart Garfinkle
Mary Ellen Ní Chualáin, TG4’s Commissioning Manager, said, “TG4 is immensely proud of the recognition our films have received at this year’s IFTA Awards.”
“It reflects the strength and creative talent of the Irish-language independent production sector, and the dedication of the TG4 team who support and champion this work. Comhghairdeas to all the nominees.”
The 23rd anniversary IFTA Awards Ceremony will take place on Friday, February 20 at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, where the winners will be announced.
