1ST PLACE WINNER
Politics 2016
INSPECTING THE DAMAGE.
by Steve HumphreysGertie Dunning from Carrickobrien in Athlone invites Taoiseach Enda Kenny into her flooded home following the recent flood damage to the area.

The Prince of Wales shakes hands with Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams at the National University of Ireland in Galway during a 4 day visit to the island of Ireland.
The Sinn Fein logo is projected onto Martin McGuinness, unbeknownst to him, at the launch of their National Programme of Events surrounding the 1916 Commemorations
By Niall Carson
Taoiseach Enda Kenny during Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh,
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern leaving the Banking Enquiry via the back door to Leinster House
Conor Casby's three works 'Denis O'Brien; Enda Kenny and Joan Burton on display prior to ehhibition
By Mark Condren
Tour guides from the 1916 freedom tour passing Government buildings. 2016 marks the centenary of The Easter Rising.
Christine Lagarde Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund with Minister for Finance Michael Noonan
By Tom Honan
Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen arrives at Leinster House for the Oireachtas Banking Inquiry
By Henry Wills
Minister Michael Ring tests his cricket skills after announcing sports grants at Ballyhaunis Cricket Club.
By Gerry Mooney
Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin and party candidate Bobby Aylward pictured canvassing with local man George Darcy in Bagnaelstown ahead of a local by-election
By Gerry Mooney
Former Fine Gael minister Lucinda Creighton pictured at the launch of her new Renua political party in Trinity College
By Eric Luke
Minister Brendan Howlin quips with Finance Minister Michael Noonan, on Budget Day at Government Buildings
A mural by artist Joe Caslin, in support of a Yes Vote in the Equality Referendum, features two gay women on the side of a castle, outside Craughwell village
Former Justice Minister Alan Shatter TD, sits using his phone while Gardai surround his car, after it was blocked by protesters from entering the gates of the Dail, Dublin.
Fine Gael Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Labour Tanaiste Joan Burton, embrace with other TD's at Dublin Castle, during the results of the Referendum on Marriage Equality.
By Cyril Byrne
Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tanaiste Joan Burton viewing the virtual reality of a heart though a 3 d video experience at the Plan for Jobs 2015 at the Icon Building.
A schoolgirl tries to make heads or tails of a British general election poster turned upside down by the wind on Malone Rd Belfast.
Lucinda Creighton leader of Renua party photographed arriving for their first 'Think-In' held at Woodquay, Dublin
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams gets molded for a wax work to complete the 'Good Friday Agreement' installation at the Dublin Wax museum.