PPAI

Reportage
2022

1ST PLACE WINNER
Reportage 2022

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.

2ND PLACE
THE CHICKEN RUN

By Clodagh Kilcoyne

Handlers attempts to help pose prize winning speciality poultry breeds for portraits at the annual Balmoral Show held by the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society.

3RD PLACE
KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK ON FIRE

By Valerie O’Sullivan

Devastating fire raged through Killarney National Park, threatening some of the oldest woodlands in Europe. Local fire crews and volunteers contained the fire in three days, saving much of the ancient oak forest.

Shortlisted
SYNC & SWIM

By Alan Betson

Members of Ireland’s first synchronised swimming team in Clontarf Baths, training to raise funds for St. Francis’ Hospice, Raheny.

Shortlisted
DUBLIN’S FEATHERED FRIENDS

By Nick Bradshaw

The pandemic offered photographers an opportunity to look beyond their normal remit, allowing the capturing of these wildlife images all within Dublin City boundaries.

Shortlisted
ISOLATION

By James Crombie

A series of portraits of my family in isolation for 32 days, after they contracted Covid-19.

Shortlisted
TOKYO 2020

By Ramsey Cardy

A selection of images from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan.

Shortlisted
ATHLETIC ACTION

By Morgan Treacy

An offbeat look at the Track and Field action that took place during the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Shortlisted
THE MART

By Philip Doyle

The mart, a place that rarely changes but sits at the centre of many farming communities. Carnaross mart in Co. Meath is no different drawing animals and characters on sale day.