PPAI

Portrait
2023

1ST PLACE WINNER
Portrait 2023

WORN OUT

by Mark Condren

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.

2ND PLACE
MULLINS

By David Fitzgerald

Trainer Willie Mullins during the McCoy Contractors County Handicap Hurdle at the Cheltenham Racing Festival at Prestbury Park in Cheltenham, England.

3RD PLACE
SAFE HAVEN

By Eamon Ward

Ukrainian refugees Olena Paltsun and her daughter, Vavara Husarova, at the Hydro Hotel, Lisdoonvarna. Six weeks earlier, Olena lost her eldest daughter, Sophia, one of the first victims of the Russian invasion.

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SHOW TIME

By Leah Farrell

Katie Cathcart (age six) from Enniskillen ahead of her show with her pony Bunbury Sorbet at the Dublin Horse Show in the RDS.

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STORM APPROACHES

By John C Kelly

One Man And His Dog...Rod Gallavan, of Kinnielty, Liscannor and his dog Tia check out the sea conditions while out for a refreshing walk at Clahane as Storms Dudley and Eunice approached the country.

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Centenarian

By Mark Condren

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

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SILENT PROTEST

By Tom Honan

Lauren Kelly pictured at a protest to ‘Stop Handover of National Maternity Hospital to Nuns’ Private Company’.

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NINE PUPS IN A ROW

By Andrew Paton

Nine Hungarian Vizsla pups pictured sitting on a bench. From left; Rowan, Stella, Tarzan, Bramble, Nala, Sybil, Penny, Hazel and Beau.

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NURU

By James Crombie

Nine-year-old Nuru Joseph poses for a portrait beside her house in Bora Bora Village, Gongoni. Nuru suffers from epilepsy and is non-verbal.

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PAT McCABE

By Fergal Phillips

Playwright and novelist Patrick McCabe.

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WE ARE ONE

By Morgan Treacy

Chairman Roy Barrett and Chief Executive Jonathan Hill pose for a picture before giving a media briefing on the FAI’s Strategy for 2022-2025.

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HUNGER STRIKE

By Mark Condren

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.

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THE FIGHTER

By Dan Sheridan

Irish professional boxer Ray Moylette poses for a picture.

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THE SHADOWS OF WAR

By Gerry Mooney

Ukrainian actress Olesya Zdorovetska who now lives in Dublin pictured in The Gate Theatre where she performed in The Tin Solider production.

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BROTHER KEVIN

By Dara MacDónaill

Brother Kevin, of the Capuchin Day Centre, before retiring at the age of 87, after more than 50 years’ service helping feed the most vulnerable members of society.