Press Photographers Ireland CLG

Daily Life & People
2024

1ST PLACE WINNER
Daily Life & People 2024

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

by Dara MacDónaill

Sarah Cullen, is at ease and supported by local shopkeeper, Noel Fleming, along with Mary Byrne and dog Victor, after experiencing an attempted robbery at her home the previous week

2ND PLACE
GIVE IT WELLY

By Philip Doyle

Youth farming organisation Macra succeed in an attempt to break a world record attempt for the most people simultaneously throwing wellington boots which previously stood at 792.

3RD PLACE
SALTHILL SOMERSAULT

By Niall Carson

People cool off by jumping into the sea at Salthill, Galway, during the warm weather

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RYAN’S GRILLING

By Gary Ashe

Daniel Grimes watches presenter Ryan Tubridy during the Public Accounts Committee Oireachtas hearing, in a pub in Dublin.

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PLOUGHMAN’S BREAKFAST

By Mark Condren

Noel Hand prepares his breakfast with his plough horses, Tom and Bill, on the final day of the National Ploughing Championships in Co. Laois

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RED ARROWS FLYPAST

By Nick Bradshaw

The Red Arrows perform a flypast at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, ahead of the Bray Air Show

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HORSE PLAY

By David Fitzgerald

A young boy with his horse at the annual horse fair in Killorglin, Co. Kerry.

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FINAL JOURNEY HOME

By Clodagh Kilcoyne

Pallbearers carry the coffin containing thirteen skulls that were stolen 133 years ago by British anthropologist Alfred Haddon, as they make their final journey home after a decades-long campaign by islanders to have the remains returned and reinterred to the site they were taken from, as a traditional funeral is held for them, in St. Coleman’s graveyard, on Inishbofin Island.

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SEALED WITH A KISS

By Morgan Treacy

Trainer Johnny Murtagh receives a kiss from owner Tommy Dowd after winning The Paddy Power International Stakes (Group 3) with Mashoor at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival in The Curragh.

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MAKING THEIR VOICES HEARD

By Dara MacDónaill

Members of the disabled community and supporters protest to highlight the important role of Personal Assistance Services to enable disabled people to live independently.

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FLIGHT OF THE FAIRIES

By Justin Farrelly

Samuuh Freitas, Matheus Ramires, Thiago Noleto and Diego Vaz, all from Brazil, celebrating in Dublin City Centre on St. Patrick’s night 2023.

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DOLLY DAY

By Kerry Kennelly

Mary Ellen Browne and Laura Lyne having fun at Dolly Day in Listowel, where participants created a record for the most people dressed as Dolly Parton.

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RURAL BLOCKADE

By Eamon Ward

A silage bale blocks the entrance to Magowna House, Inch, Co. Clare, as local people stage a peaceful protest against the hotel’s use to house international protection applicants.

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OSCAR FEVER

By Mark Condren

Grainne O’Hagan, who was an extra in The Banshees of Inisherin, watches the 95th Academy Awards at her home in Achill Island with Olwyn Cattigan.

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MOON SWIM

By Alan Betson

Swimmers took to the chilly seven degree water in a full moon Nollaig na mBan swim at Clontarf Baths, as part of a fundraiser for Women’s Aid.

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TOP DOG

By Eamon Ward

Bean an tí Magella Wilson keeping the freshly baked scones out of the reach of newly introduced Irish Wolfhounds who took up permanent residence on the grounds of Bunratty Castle and Folk Park in July.

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CLIMBING WITH CHARLIE

By Alan Betson

Charlie Bird his wife Claire and dog Tiger (far right) with supporters climbing to the Papal Cross in aid of multiple charities to mark the first anniversary of Climb with Charlie.

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RCSI RESULTS DAY

By Julien Behal

Rachel Ní Fhearaigh and Sarah O’Keeffe overcome with emotion during the RCSI Class of 2023 results ceremony

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BRIDGING THE HOMELESS GAP

By John C Kelly

Kit Smalley and his dog “Yeoh” living under the bridge in Doonbeg village in Clare. After becoming homeless in the summer, he had no option but to live in the stone room which was last inhabited in the immediate post-famine period. As winter approached, he finally got a new home in nearby Kilrush town.

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SKATER GIRL

By Alan Betson

Laura Majewski from Germany enjoys roller skating, while Max Wirth and Simone Helfrich from America enjoy some knitting in the sunshine at the Dún Laoghaire Baths during a spell of sunshine and blue skies.