PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
2023

A woman in an IDP camp in Mogadishu, Somalia, after she had to walk for days when her crops failed and animals died. Somalia is the second most climate-vulnerable country in the world. The country is currently on the brink of famine. Four rainy seasons in a row have failed – a climatic event not seen in at least 40 years.

Centenarian Michael Cadden, who says the key to a long life is a stress free life.

Christopher ‘Bronco’ Dunne in his apartment in a social housing facility in Dublin 4, who is on hunger strike in his response to the alleged health service failing to provide him with the medical care and support he needs.

Jonathan Trant waits with his horse, Elton, before participating in the National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois

Kevin Chellar, who specialises in antique clock restorations.

Veteran journalist Charlie Bird, who is suffering from Motor Neurone Disease taking part in the “Climb with Charlie” charity climb of Ireland’s famous holy mountain, Croagh Patrick.

A man pushes his bike days after the battle of Bucha, which was part of the Kyiv offensive in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

A Garda escorts a woman to a temporary morgue at the scene of an explosion in Creeslough, Co. Donegal, as she prepares to identify her relative.

Locals with a statue of Padre Pio show their respects as family and friends of murdered siblings Lisa Cash, Chelsea and Christy Cawley pass en route to their final resting place.

Irish showband legend Dickie Rock is consoled at the funeral of his wife, Judy, at the Church of the Annunciation, Rathfarnham.

Pupils of Coolanarney National School in Tullamore line out in a guard of honour as the funeral cortege of Ashling Murphy comes towards her former school.

Refugees cross from Ukraine to Poland at the Dorohusk border in Poland after Russia invaded Ukraine.