PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
2007

Russian dance troupe, Derovo, kick off the Dublin Fringe Festival with a water themed performance at George's Dock.

Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams and Martin McGuinness share a quiet word in the Culturlann Centre on the Falls Road in Belfast.

DUP leader Dr. Ian Paisley pictured during a pre-election interview in his Ballymena constituency.

Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton reacts to the referee's assistant during the UEFA European Championship qualifying match with Slovakia at Croke Park.

Members of the Dublin Phoenix Bicycle Polo team practice at the Phoenix Park in Dublin.

Family members at the scene where 26-year-old Paul Kelly died.

Snow Patrol plays the main stage at the Oxegen Music Festival, Punchestown Racecourse, Kildare.

Ireland's Ronan O'Gara collides with France's Serge Betsen during the RBS 6 Nations match at Croke Park, Dublin.

Tarawatch protester Sean O Braonain during a demonstration against the M3 motorway plans outside the Dáil.

Republic of Ireland's Damien Duff celebrates with teammate Kevin Doyle after he scored against Slovakia during the UEFA European Championship qualifying match at Croke Park.

Some of the 13,000 Santas who gathered at the Guildhall in Derry city to break the world record for the amount of Father Christmases in one place, in aid of charity.

Four year old Jane Hurlihy, from Glasnevin, and Amy Thake, from Ballet Ireland, help launch Dublin City Council's guide of events for the Christmas season.

A view of the runners and riders taking part in the opening Maiden Hurdle at Leopardstown Racecourse in Dublin

A Protestant youth watches the traditional 11th night bonfire on the Shankill Road in Belfast.

Muddy fashionistas at the Oxegen Music Festival at Punchestown Racecourse, Co. Kildare.