A television production company based in Galway has been nominated for three Daytime Emmy Awards for its animation work.
Telegael Media Group received the nominations from the American Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for three animation series, which the company co-produced. The nominations were announced in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
The company's work on Tutenstein was nominated in the category of outstanding special class animated programme. Toddworld was nominated for outstanding children's animation programme and the Pet Alien series was nominated in the category of outstanding performer in an animated programme.
Established in 1989, Telegael co-produces, co-develops and co-finances television, animation and live action programming for the international market. It employs 40 full-time and 150 part time staff and is based in Spiddal, Co Galway. The company already has one Emmy, awarded in 2004, for Tutenstein.
Paul Cummins, chief executive officer of Telegael Media Group, said everyone was delighted with the news. "The nominations are a huge honour for the company and a credit to the talent of our staff," he said.
Tutenstein, co-produced with American company Porchlight Entertainment, tells the story of a 10-year-old boy mummy brought back to life in a modern museum. It currently airs on RTÉ's Den TV. A second series of the programme is currently under production in the Spiddal studios.
Toddworld is not currently available in Ireland but has been shown on most major broadcasters in America.
The Daytime Emmy Awards will take place on April 28th.
