1ST PLACE WINNER
Arts and Entertainment 2026
PROUD MAN OF FAITH
by Mark CondrenActor Patrick Bergin reflects in a set he once used for a movie at his home in Tipperary.
2ND PLACE
STRENGTH
By Mark Stedman
Riccardo Saggese and Beanie Sula from the circus spectacular, 'Sabotage' which captivated audiences during the Galway International Arts Festival.
3RD PLACE
VOCAL CONTRAST
A demonstrator unfurls a Palestinian flag as Israeli Eurovision entry Yuval Raphael performs, "New Day Will Rise," during the rehearsal ahead of the Semi Final Round 2 of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest at Messe Basel in Basel, Switzerland.
SHORTLISTED
IADT EXHIBITION
By Mark Stedman
Bronagh Lennon BA (Hons) Art with 'Presence in the Absence', an installation of 3 sculptures at the IADT: The Institute of Art, Design + Technology annual graduate showcase 'On Show 2025'.
SHORTLISTED
MARGARET EGAN IN HER STUDIO
By Leon Farrell
Renowned artist Margaret Egan is pictured at her home and studio in Monkstown, Co. Dublin
SHORTLISTED
THE THIEF
The Thief, by Artist David Mach, at the Festival Gallery at the Galway International Arts Festival 2025
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THE DANCER
Dancer from The Genesis from Copenhagen Collective (Denmark) at Black Box Theatre as part of Galway International Arts Festival.
SHORTLISTED
HUSH HOUR
By Eamon Ward
Maria Montcalm and Emma Rothwell, Dublin, enjoying "Hush Hour", a reading party for book lovers to bring their own books and read, at Sweet and Green Cafe during the Ennis Book Club Festival.
SHORTLISTED
GIVING IT EVERYTHING
By Eamon Ward
Eve McMahon gives it her all while playing with the Clarecastle/Ballyea Céilí Band at the Harvest Festival in Bunratty Castle.