THIS year's Irish Post Awards will be broadcast live on Facebook to a global audience of over 750,000 people.
As more than 1,000 people gather in London for the 2016 Awards ceremony celebrating the best of Irish talent in Britain, tens of thousands more will be tuning in on social media.
From 7.15pm this Friday, November 25 viewers around the world can turn in to The Irish Post Facebook page, as well as Irish Central Facebook in the US, to watch the star-studded evening unfold.
With a stellar line up of well-known personalities and celebrities set to grace the red carpet, this year's glittering event promised to be the biggest on the Irish social calendar.
Football legends Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane will attend this year's Awards ceremony in LondonAmong those attending are football legends Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane.
To watch The 2016 Irish Post Awards live click here from 7.15pm on Friday, November 25
Eamonn Holmes, pictured here with wife Ruth Langsford, will once gain host the ceremony. Picture: Anthony Harvey/Getty ImagesThe Dublin-born woman will receive the award after a remarkable year that saw unfancied Leicester City pull off one of the greatest miracles in sporting history when they defied odds of 5,000-1 to win the Premier League.
Shane Richie will pick up an entertainment gong at the 2016 Irish Post Awards. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)Actor Shane Richie, best-known for playing lovable rogue Alfie Moon on BBC soap Eastenders, will also receive an Entertainment Legend Award.
A host of well-known faces will also be attending on the evening, including Lord of the Dance Michael Flatley, fashion designers Paul Costelloe and Louise Kennedy, Big Brother star Jayne Connery, The Apprentice winner Dr Leah Totton as well as Irish Man Abroad host and comedian Jarlath Regan.
Held at The Great Room at the Grosvenor House on Park Lane on Friday, November 25 The Irish Post is once again delighted to be honouring the achievements of a group of remarkable people in the Irish community spanning the fields of entertainment, music, sport, technology, construction, business and more.
Michael Flatley will also be among the guests at this year's Awards on November 25. Picture: Getty Images“Each of our recipients share a resolute desire to succeed along with an enterprising spirit and a passion for Ireland and this is embodied in our Award categories,” said Irish Post owner and publisher Elgin Loane.
“We look forward to seeing you all on the evening to celebrate the outstanding achievements and success of the many Irish in Britain.”
The 2016 Irish Post Community Award, Building Britain Construction Award and Lifetime Achievement Award will also be presented on the night.
This year's Awards sponsors are AIB GB and The Color Company.
For further information contact Sarah Murphy on 020 8900 4159 or email [email protected]
