ABOUT THE AWARDS
Despite another very challenging year for the association’s members as a result of the ongoing Covid situation, there was still an excellent level and quality of entries for our judges to select from.
This year we welcomed back internationally renowned sports photographer Eddie Keogh who was joined by Helen Healy, Head of Pictures for the Financial Times, with former Pictures Editor of the Irish Times Frank Miller chairing the judging panel. The multimedia section was again judged by Philip Bromwell of RTÉ and Michael Lee, now retired after many years as an RTÉ cameraman and we thank them again for their continuing support.
James Crombie, last year’s winner of the Press Photographer of the Year Award, was awarded the title for the second year in a row and his superb portfolio was topped off by his now iconic image of the starling murmuration over Lough Ennell. Congratulations go to James, all the other winners and those whose images make up the exhibition.
Arts and Entertainment
1st Place Winner
Arts and Entertainment 2022, Niall Carson
NO SUCH THING AS A FREE LUNCH by Niall Carson
Walison the Clown empties popcorn over and unsuspecting member of the audience during Tom Duffy's Circus, which has begun touring Ireland again with a show in Drogheda having been shut down by the Covid-19 lockdown.
Daily Life & People
1st Place Winner
Daily Life & People 2022, Marc O’Sullivan
WATCHING by Marc O’Sullivan
A child stares at a drone at a drive-in cinema screening at Leopardstown, Dublin.
Multimedia
1st Place Winner
Multimedia 2022, Bryan O’Brien
COVID-19 AND THE SMALL RURAL IRISH PUB by Bryan O’Brien
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the rural Irish pub. We visit four family owned bars in and around Boyle, Co. Roscommon, who are struggling to survive.
Nature & The Environment
1st Place Winner
Nature & The Environment 2022, James Crombie
MURMURATION by James Crombie
A Starling murmuration over Lough Ennell, Co. Westmeath
News
1st Place Winner
News 2022, Michael Mac Sweeney
KNIFE DRAWN by Michael Mac Sweeney
A knife is drawn during an altercation outside a protected women's housing scheme.
Politics
1st Place Winner
Politics 2022, Daragh McSweeney
GET IN LINE by Daragh McSweeney
An Taoiseach Micheal Martin TD pictured queuing for his Covid 19 vaccination booster jab at Cork City Hall Vaccination Centre.
Portrait
1st Place Winner
Portrait 2022, Kenneth O’Halloran
CAOIMHE’S 14TH BIRTHDAY by Kenneth O’Halloran
Caoimhe’s 14th birthday at her home in Corofin, Co. Clare.
Reportage
1st Place Winner
Reportage 2022, Gerry Mooney
THE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL by Gerry Mooney
In the early part of 2021, Ireland was in the grip of a second Covid 19 wave. The vaccination rollout was only just beginning and the southwest of the country was a particular hotspot for severe illness and high mortality. The intensive care team in Limerick University led by Dr. Catherine Motherway, met the challenge head on and under huge strain coupled with such dedication and determination prevented many from certain death.
Sports Action
1st Place Winner
Sports Action 2022, Eoin Noonan
HANDLE WITH CARE by Eoin Noonan
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal in action against Shane Duffy of Republic of Ireland during the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifying match between the Republic of Ireland and Portugal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Sports Feature
1st Place Winner
Sports Feature 2022, Eoin Noonan
BRILLANT BOHS by Eoin Noonan
Bohemians’ Keith Ward celebrates his side’s first goal, scored by Rory Feely, during the Extra.ie FAI Cup Final between Bohemians and St. Patrick’s Athletic at the Aviva Stadium Dublin.