1ST PLACE WINNER
Politics 2006
'EYE' SPY
by Daragh McSweeneyMinister for Education and Science Mary Hanafin TD pictured at the re-opening of the Crawford Observatory, in UCC.
2ND PLACE
YOU'VE JUST GOT TO LAUGH!
Minister for Justice Michael McDowell enjoys a laugh with party colleagues before the race for Leader of the PD's
3RD PLACE
THE COLD SHOULDER
Progressive Democrats Michael McDowell and Mary Harney photographed at their annual delegates' conference.
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GIANTS OF IRISH DIPLOMACY MANSERAGH -DORR
By Henry Wills
Senator Martin Manseragh and former Irish Ambassador to Britain Noel Dorr, at Davitt Centenary celebrations, in Straide, Co. Mayo.
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CLOSE TO BREAKING POINT
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern feels the pressure during a time in the year where his leadership was under threat
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OUT OF THE SHADOWS
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams and Mary Lou McDonald MEP at Ard Chomhairle (National Executive) meeting in Dublin.
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ANY CHANCE OF A CROSSBAR
An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern T.D. and Minister for Environment Dick Roche T.D. launch the new cycle path from Sutton to Sandycove.
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CAPTIVE AUDIENCE
A delegate finds a political speech tiresome at Ard Fheis.
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HEAD OF FIANNA FAIL
An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern TD at the parties Ard Fheis in Dublin
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GIANTS OF IRISH DIPLOMACY MANSERAGH -DORR
By Henry Wills
Senator Martin Manseragh and former Irish Ambassador to Britain Noel Dorr, at Davitt Centenary celebrations, in Straide, Co. Mayo.
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THE POLITICAL GAME
By Eamon Ward
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern contemplates his next move on the day allegations of the Manchester payments unfold
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DEVOLVED
Reverend Ian Paisley DUP, photographed at Stormont Belfast during talks on devolution.
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HEAD ABOVE THE REST
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern during his Leaders speech at the Ard Fheis.