Overview
- The US-Ireland Alliance’s pre-Oscars event celebrated its 20th year at the Ebell of Los Angeles with support from Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen.
- Domhnall Gleeson received his honor from J.J. Abrams, Maura Tierney was recognized for her Irish-American heritage, and director Lee Cronin was presented his award by producer Jason Blum.
- Host Matt Walsh highlighted the surge of Irish talent in film and television, with musical performances by Dermot Kennedy and Dave Lofts closing the night.
- An anonymous donor pledged $2 million to the alliance’s scholarship program on a matching basis, with founder Trina Vargo urging additional support.
- The scholarship initiative remains under added scrutiny after the recent removal of George Mitchell’s name due to his links to Jeffrey Epstein.