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Gary Brennan, RTE's "Gadget Guy", has been back on Four Live this week.

This time, Gary was testing out some weight loss gadgets!

Watch the show HERE

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ION TV has been busy again this week.

Mark Linehan and the gang recently attended the inaugural Measurement.ie conference at the National College of Ireland. 

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ION TV also attended the 1st Birthday Party of Film Fatale at the Sugar Club.

At the bi-monthly themed movie night, lucky ticket holders can get dressed up and savour the nostalgic atmosphere of the golden age of cinema.

To celebrate, they screened the ultimate chic fashion flick Breakfast at Tiffany's. 

Here's the video...

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All images shot in Killashee by Ben J K Photos.

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Richard Dunne was named the Senior International Player of the Year at the 3 FAI International Football Awards.

The awards, hosted by Darragh Maloney and Peter Collins, took place in RTE yesterday.

Dunne was a prominent figure in the campaign which propelled Ireland to Euro 2012.

Darron Gibson's goal against Wales in the Carling Nations Cup was voted the 3 International Goal of the Year.

Leeds Utd's Darren O'Dea captured the Young International Player of the Year; Robbie Brady won the U-21 award, while Pat Sullivan was voted the Airtricity League Player of the year.

Shamrock Rovers were awarded the Special Merit Award for their ground-breaking achievements in Europe last year, as they became the first Irish team to qualify for the group stages of a UEFA competition.

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Ray Houghton was inducted into the FAI Hall of Fame.

Watch the show... HERE

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Ros na Rún LOOKING FOR NEW TALENT...

Ros na Rún, the hit TG4 Irish language drama, is looking for budding Irish language actors to join the ranks of their talented and passionate cast.

If you aged over 16 and a fluent Irish speaker with a flair for acting, then email your CV with a recent photograph to info@rosnarun.com, or fill out an online application at www.rosnarun.com

Shortlisted actors will then be invited to attend an audition during the month of March.

And tell them TalentBase sent you...

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"BUBBLY" WOMAN PRESENTER WANTED...

A production company is casting for a woman presenter, a "bubbly, outgoing, fun girl", to work on a Tourism Ireland campaign.

The presenter must be either American or with a convincing American accent.

Fee plus expenses, as filming will be done outside of Dublin. 

Contact... info@gaelicgirls.tv

And tell them TalentBase sent you...

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ACTORS WANTED FOR FAMILY DRAMA...

Three roles are up for grabs in a short family drama to be filmed in May.

A mature actress, a young male actor and a boy are being sought for 'All Her Children Fought', a 15 minute family drama set in a militaristic future.

The film will go into production over the May Bank Holiday weekend (May 4-7).

The producers are looking for a mature actress (50) to play a mother figure who looks after a military trained and energetic boy (12). They are looking to cast a man in his early 20s to play a soldier.

Insurance and expenses covered.

Contact... cullotyeileen@gmail.com

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STRONG FEMALE ACTORS WANTED...

Three female actors with strong physicality are being sought to perform a new piece of writing for the International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival. 

The production company is looking for two female actors between 25 and 35 years, and one of any age over 18. 

The play will run for 4 nights in May. 

Contact... hazelhcullen@gmail.com

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IRISH ACTOR WANTED...

An Irish public relations agency is casting for a male Irish actor.

Simply Zesty says the actor "needs to look as Irish as possible". 

The job will involve a half day filming in Dublin next week. Fully paid.

Contact... karend@simplyzesty.com

And tell them TalentBase sent you!

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CASTING CALL FOR LUNCHTIME THEATRE...

Young actor Lochlainn McKenna is casting for a play in the CAT Club as part of their Lunchtime Theatre.

Performance dates are for four days in the second week of August.

Cork-based actors are preferred, in these playing ranges...

* Male - 18-22

* Male 50-60 

* Female 40-50

Contact... lochlainn93@gmail.com

This is a profit share production.

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TalentBase MD, John O'Keeffe, a criminologist and TCD lecturer, was a guest on TV3's Midweek this week.

John was part of Colette Fitzpatrick's panel discussing whether Ireland is too easy on its criminals.  Liam Herrick, of the Penal Reform Trust and barrister Paul Anthony McDermott also guested.

Our legal system is there to punish those who commit crimes. But are those punishments severe enough? Many Irish people don’t think so. So should sentences be longer? Should life mean life? Do victims get the justice they truly deserve? 

WATCH IT HERE

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CALLING ALL LEAVING CERT STUDENTS...

Ashfield College has announced details of its Easter Leaving & Junior Certificate revision courses.

TV presenter Roisin Ni Thomain will be amongst the guest lecturers joining the Ashfield College team for this year's Irish oral preparation course - just one of the many courses offered over the Easter break, April 2-6.

Contact... info@ashfieldcollege.ie

www.ashfieldcollege.ie

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All Ireland winner Bernard Brogan will headline a glittering array of business and sporting leaders at this week's Irish Sponsorship Summit in Croke Park.

Brogan, a former GAA Player of the Year, will join Ireland's fastest man, Olympian Paul Hession, at the event, which is taking place on Thursday, February 23 in Croke Park.

Darragh Maloney, of RTE & TalentBase, will be the MC at this, Ireland's leading sponsorship conference - which this year will focus particularly on sponsorship in sport.

Top professionals including marketing directors, commercial directors and brand managers from brands and organisations such as the GAA, O2, Guinness, Rabodirect, ERC Rugby, JDIFF, Jameson, P&G, Live Nation and Paddy Power will take to the stage to provide insights and learnings across the key sponsorship issues, challanges and opportunities facing the sponsorship industry at present.

Other brands confirmed to attend ISS2012 include RTE, ESB, 3 Mobile, Bord Gáis Energy, Meteor, Toyota, Volkswagen, Etihad Airways, Setanta & Ulster Bank.

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It's been a very busy few weeks for the ION TV crew @ entertainment.ie

Mark Linehan and the gang were patrolling the red carpet at the IFTAs.

Then it was off to Love in the Aisles, a fun singles night to celebrate Valentine's week, which took place at Tesco in Cabra.

Check out the video...

http://entertainment.ie/eiTV/ION/ION-at-Tesco-Love-Is-In-The-Aisles/2324.htm

After that, the crew moved on to the launch of the Dublin Camden Crawl Festival, which
took place at Whelan's on Wexford Street - the very first time the festival has been staged outside London.  100 bands, 15 venues, 2 days, 1 ticket.

Check out the video... 

http://entertainment.ie/eiTV/ION/ION-at-the-launch-of-Camden-Crawl-Dublin/2331.htm

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Agtel is advertising for three actors to take part in a small online coporate video.

Actors, who will play bank customers, can be male or female, but must be aged 30-55 with an Irish accent.

The fee is €350-€400 per day.

Auditions will be held TOMORROW - Wednesday, February 22.

Contact... cynthia.b@agtel.ie

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