Press Photographers Ireland CLG

Sports Feature
2023

1ST PLACE WINNER
Sports Feature 2023

FULL BODIED DISCOURSE

by Sam Barnes

Conor Cox of Roscommon, left, and Johnny Heaney of Galway tussle off the ball during the Connacht FBD League Final match between Galway and Roscommon at NUI Galway Connacht Air Dome in Bekan, Mayo.

2ND PLACE
MUD IN YOUR EYE

By Lorraine O’Sullivan

Belgium’s Wout van Aert after winning the UCI Cyclocross World Cup event at Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown.

3RD PLACE
GOLDEN MOMENT

By Ryan Byrne

Republic of Ireland Manager Vera Pauw celebrates qualifying for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with her squad in Hampden Park, Scotland.

SHORTLISTED
DAVID CLIFFORD - KERRY’S POT OF GOLD

By Domnick Walsh

David Clifford stands under a rainbow as he is mobbed by a ‘stampede’ of young fans in Austin Stack Park and signs autographs for young supporters after the Kerry County Senior Football Championship Final he helped win.

SHORTLISTED
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC

By Ben McShane

Patrick Hoban of Dundalk celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Dundalk and Derry City at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Co. Louth.

SHORTLISTED
WET WINNERS

By Eoin Noonan

Ben Cunningham of St. Finbarr’s celebrates at the final whistle after the Cork County Senior Club Hurling Championship Final against Blackrock in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork.

SHORTLISTED
A KISS TO HIS BIGGEST FAN

By Tom Maher

Ireland’s Brian Gleeson gives a kiss to his sister Ciara after his side’s victory over Italy in the U18 Men’s Six Nations Festival at the FFR National Centre, Marcoussis, France.

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EMOTIONS

By Ben McShane

An emotional Kellie Harrington of Ireland looks to the supporters after the playing of Amhrán na bhFiann as she holds her gold medal and trophy after winning the lightweight 60kg final, during the EUBC Women’s European Boxing Championships 2022 at Budva Sports Centre in Budva, Montenegro.

SHORTLISTED
GREEN EYES

By Tom Maher

Celebrations after Offaly’s victory over Clare in the Electric Ireland GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship Semi-Final at FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

By Tom Maher

Jack Ferncombe and Alex Friday practice a few pucks during the half-time break of the Tipperary Senior Hurling Championship Final between Kiladangan and Kilruane McDonagh’s at FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles, Co. Tipperary.

SHORTLISTED
PLEASE, NO PHOTOS

By Morgan Treacy

Students from Castleisland Community College taking part in an Agriculture Awareness TY programme, get to meet Dot Cotton, one of Paul Nolan’s horses in training.

SHORTLISTED
OLD BIG EARS

By Brendan Moran

Luka Modric of Real Madrid is reflected in the trophy as he celebrates victory after the UEFA Champions League Final between Liverpool FC and Real Madrid CF at the Stade de France in Paris, France.

SHORTLISTED
RURAL RUGBY

By Ben Brady

An aerial view of the action from the Aviva Mini Rugby Festival at Westport Rugby Club with Croagh Patrick in the background.

SHORTLISTED
FOR HISTORY

By Gary Carr

Katie Taylor celebrates as she is announced victorious over Amanda Serrano in their sold out Undisputed Women’s Lightweight Championship bout in Madison Square Garden, New York. The first time a women’s boxing bout headlined the venue.