Irish Media Conferences

Established in 1962 at the birth of commercial television in Ireland, the Shark Awards now rank as one of the top creative advertising festivals in the world. In its 45 year history it has maintained an unimpeachably high standard of judging, with advertising greats such as Bill Bernbach, Jay Chiat, Dan Wieden, John Hegarty, Andy Berlin, and Matthew Bull serving on the juries.

The festival is much more than just an awards ceremony, offering workshops and seminars on issues that affect the global advertising industry. Delegate numbers are limited to 400 giving the Festival a uniquely intimate and personal ambience. When you add Kinsale’s famous hospitality, cuisine and wonderful location into the mix, the Sharks is truly one of the great events the advertising industry has to offer.