PPAI

Nature & The Environment
2019

1ST PLACE WINNER
Nature & The Environment 2019

GREENSKEEPER

by Ramsey Cardy

A greenkeeper at Le Golf National works on the 18th fairway ahead of the opening of the Ryder Cup 2018 in Paris, France

2ND PLACE
LET THERE BE LIGHT

By Valerie O’Sullivan

ESB Crew arrive at Valentia Island Lighthouse, Cromwells Point, Co. Kerry, during Storm Eleanor, as it gripped the southern and western seaboard of the Atlantic, cutting off power supply to much of the country

3RD PLACE
HEAD IN THE CLOUDS

By Margaret McLaughlin

Catching the last light of the day on a summer night along the Causeway Coast

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EWE-PHORIC CONDITIONS

By Valerie O’Sullivan

Storm brewing on Valentia Island, as ewes gather to brave the elements in Co Kerry

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IN THE GRIP OF EMMA

By Crispin Rodwell

A hooded crow and fallow deer in Phoenix Park snow as Storm Emma brings the country to a standstill

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SPRINGER

By James Crombie

Springer Spaniel "Henry" enjoys the snow during Storm Emma which gripped the country during March 2018

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SNOW STROLL

By Dara MacDónaill

Walking through the snow in Fairview Park, Dublin

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RESCUDED BROOD IN A CANAL DOCK

By Cyril Byrne

Rescued brood in a canal dock

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BUTTERFLY

By Julien Behal

Jules O’Rourke (7) who launched the 35th All-Ireland Credit Union Art Competition at the Botanic

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TRAIN SPOTTING

By Sasko Lazarov

A passing train in Dublin's north city

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AUTUMN GRACE

By Sam Boal

A heron flies across the Grand Canal in Dublin

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SURF DANCE

By Margaret McLaughlin

In the evening sun a surfer dances through the waves and spray close to rocks at Portrush beach on the Antrim coast