1ST PLACE WINNER
Sports Feature 2006
HORSE & JOCKEY
by Morgan TreacyA jockey tries to calm his horse after suffering a broken leg, whilst racing on the strand, at Laytown Races.
By Alan Betson
Groom, Cillian Murphy, shares a moment with Madges Lane Eric, in the stables at the RDS, during the Dublin Horse Show.
Tiger Woods on the 18th Fairway, during the American Ryder Cup Team practice round, at the K Club, Co. Kildare.
Chad Campbell, Team USA, during practice in front of a screen at the Ryder Cup.
A streaker heads for the Lake on the 18th Green on the Ryder Cup.
A stray horse follows the field in the early stages of the Paddy Power Steeplechase, Leopardstown, in December.
Clontarf Rugby Club's Phillip Purdue during a wet and muddy All-Ireland league game against Shannon.
Shadows from the athletes competing in the women's 10,000 metre final cross the track during the European Athletic Championships, in Gothenburg.
Leinster player, Chris Whitaker, suffers a head injury during a Magners League game against Cardiff Blues.
Diving practice at the National Aquatic Centre, at Abbottstown.
Early morning exercise for horse and jockeys, on the Curragh.
By Tom Honan
Action from the Irish Open Golf, at Carton House.
World Champion Mountain Runner, John Lenihan, on the Cathair Rioge on his return from Corran Tuathail (1039m). John's record of 71 minutes, running to and from Corran Tuathail, from the Hydro Road, has not been beaten since 1988.
Dublin supporters invade the Croke Park pitch as Colin Moran and Bryan Cullen lift the Leinster Football Championship Trophy.
European Ryder Cup Captain, Ian Woosnam, enjoys the moment of victory.
Mount Sion's Captain Eoin McGrath lifts the trophy one last time.
Runners compete during the senior boys event at the Leinster Schools Cross-Country, DCU, Dublin.
By Alan Betson
Ryder Cup spectators watch the action on the 15th green during the first day of play, at the K Club.