Coimisiún na Meán has awarded more than €300,000 in funding to 30 organisations and initiatives for media-related events and activities in Ireland in 2026.
The €314,000 Sponsorship Scheme awards will support a wide range of events aligned with the commission’s strategy to nurture a resilient, pluralistic media sector. The funding is intended to bolster activity that reflects the diversity of Irish society and showcases creativity across the media landscape.
Successful recipients cover festivals, awards and summits spanning journalism, film, television and community radio. Among those supported are the Young Journalist Ireland Awards, Cork International Film Festival and the Fís TV Summit. Other events funded include the Dingle Animation Festival, Headline Mental Health Media Awards and the Women in Film and Television International Summit.
Rónán, Coimisiún na Meán’s Media Development Commissioner, said the awards demonstrate commitment to a broad spectrum of media endeavours. “This funding allows us to support media organisations to host events and activities that reflect the diversity of Irish society and highlight the creativity and innovation in Irish media today,” he said.
He added that a sustainable and participative media environment delivers long-term benefits for audiences across Ireland, including for Irish-language audiences. The full list of 30 successful initiatives is published on the commission’s website.
The scheme was heavily oversubscribed, with 55 applicants requesting more than €850,000, underlining the ongoing demand for dedicated media support.