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Dara MacDónaill

SELECTED WORKS

SHORTLISTED - Portrait - 2024
AUTHOR CLAIRE KEEGAN

Author, Claire Keegan, at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre, in Annaghmakerrig, Co. Monaghan.

SHORTLISTED - Daily Life & People - 2024
MAKING THEIR VOICES HEARD

Members of the disabled community and supporters protest to highlight the important role of Personal Assistance Services to enable disabled people to live independently.

1ST PLACE - Daily Life & People - 2024
COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Sarah Cullen, is at ease and supported by local shopkeeper, Noel Fleming, along with Mary Byrne and dog Victor, after experiencing an attempted robbery at her home the previous week

SHORTLISTED - Arts and Entertainment - 2023
Reflected IN ART

One woman enjoys the sun while another enjoys the art in Trinity College Dublin.

SHORTLISTED - Portrait - 2023
BROTHER KEVIN

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.

SHORTLISTED - Daily Life & People - 2023
LITERARY REFLECTIONS

The Ha’penny Bridge is reflected in the window of The Winding Stair Bookshop, on the banks of the River Liffey.

3RD PLACE - News - 2023
REACHING OUT IN SUPPORT

Corry McMahon, a Blackrock College past pupil, is comforted as he struggles to tell his story of abuse, along with fellow past pupils John Coulter and Louis Hoffman, (and Philip Feddis on video phone), as the past pupils of Blackrock College and Spiritan Congregation agree to the establishment of an Independent Restorative Justice Programme, at the RDS, Dublin.

Shortlisted - Nature & The Environment - 2022
SHIPS AHOY

Ships at Dublin Port in the early morning fog.

2ND PLACE - Nature & The Environment - 2021
EYE OF the STORM

Waves crash over Clontarf’s sea wall and rush through the port holes of a nearby shelter as Storm Brendan hit the coast road in Dublin.

SHORTLISTED - Politics - 2021
BEST FOOT FORWARD

Former Sinn Féin party president Gerry Adams canvassing in Dundalk, Co. Louth, with Councillor Ruairi Ó Murchu, Sinn Féin election candidate.

SHORTLISTED - Daily Life & People - 2020
EVERYTHING OK BACK THERE?

Kevin Skelly, Ivan Ryan and Joseph Coyle, from Rolestown, Dublin, with “Pushkin”, (Smurf) at the opening day of the Dublin Horse Show, in the RDS

3RD PLACE - Sports Non Action - 2020
BRIDGING TIME- A 100 YEARS OF THE LIFFEY SWIM

Start of the 100th Dublin City Liffey Swim at Rory O’More Bridge

3RD PLACE - Politics - 2020
TEETHING TIE

Minister for Health Simon Harris at the launch of HSE National Breastfeeding Week 2019, with from left: Carol Wharton, with baby Ella Beth Wharton, Sandyford; Louise O’Connor, with baby Brendan Reddy, Phibsborough and Monica Uí Dúill with baby Liam Ó’Dúill, Roundwood

2ND PLACE - Arts and Entertainment - 2020
PRESIDENTIAL UNVEILING

President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina, along with artist Vera Klute, unveil a sculpture of Dublin musician, activist and actor Luke Kelly, on Guild Street, Dublin

SHORTLISTED - Nature & The Environment - 2019
SNOW STROLL

Walking through the snow in Fairview Park, Dublin

1ST PLACE - Arts and Entertainment - 2016
ARTIST PAINTS ARTISTS

Artist, Mick O'Dea joined by some of the people he will paint for an evolving festival portrait including Garry Hynes, Aisling O'Sullivan, Derbhle Crotty and Eugene Downes.

1ST PLACE - Arts and Entertainment - 2015
MILEY IN THE MONEY

Miley Cyrus performing on stage in Dublin

3RD PLACE - Sports Feature - 2006
THINKING TIGER

Tiger Woods on the 18th Fairway, during the American Ryder Cup Team practice round, at the K Club, Co. Kildare.

2ND PLACE - Politics - 2014
PUT YOUR HANDS UP IN THE AIR.

Democratic Unionist Party MLA Sammy Wilson and Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams T.D. partake in a ‘Mexican wave’ before the arrival of President Obama in Belfast

SHORTLISTED - Daily Life & People - 2018
PRIZE DELIGHT

Rachel Morrissey (7), from Clontarf, Dublin, winner of the under-9 violin competition, receives the cup from adjudicator Georg Baich, at the ESB Feis Ceoil

SHORTLISTED - Sports Action - 2018
LIGHTHOUSE LEAP

Cliff diver Anna Bader diving from North Bank Lighthouse, Dublin Bay, in preparation for the Diving World Series

SHORTLISTED - Nature & The Environment - 2018
DOG DAY AFTERNOON

Adrian Marshall, from Booterstown, exercising his dog, Willow, on Sandymount Strand, Dublin

SHORTLISTED - News - 2016
LOST IN THEIR THOUGHTS

Gardai sit and reflect at the State Funeral of murdered colleague, Garda Anthony (Tony) Golden, at St. Oliver Plunkett Church, Blackrock, Co. Louth.

SHORTLISTED - Politics - 2016
LAW REFLECTIONS

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.

SHORTLISTED - Politics - 2016
HAPPY UNION

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.

SHORTLISTED - News - 2015
JUST OUTSIDE OUR GATE

Children look on as the Garda forensic team examine the scene at Croftwood Gardens, Cherry Orchard, Dublin, where a six-year-old was shot

SHORTLISTED - Daily Life & People - 2016
FOLLOWING IN THE FOOTSTEPS

Chris Moran, from Co. Mayo climbs Croagh Patrick, in his bare feet on Reek Sunday. The Mass was cancelled for the first time in its history due to the weather.

SHORTLISTED - Sports Non Action - 2013
REPLAY DISMAY

A Galway supporter near the end of game, as Kilkenny beat Galway in the All Ireland Senior Hurling Final replay at Croke Park.

SHORTLISTED - Politics - 2014
IF LOOKS COULD KILL

Leader of the Labour Party, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore T.D. with Deputy Leader of the Labour Party and Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton T.D. at the ‘wrap-up press conference’ of Labour's referendum campaign

SHORTLISTED - Portrait - 2012
CONSERVATIONIST, PROF KEVIN B NOWLAN

Professor Kevin B Nowlan, veteran conservationist pictured at his home in Dublin ahead of his 90th Birthday.

SHORTLISTED - News - 2013
FORMER ANGLO IRISHBANK CHAIRMAN SEAN FITZPATRICK LEAVES COURT

Former Anglo Irish Bank chairman Sean FitzPatrick was sent forward for trial, pictured leaving the courts after he was served the books of evidence.

SHORTLISTED - Arts and Entertainment - 2011
BALANCING ACT

Declan Mee, from Blackrock, Dublin,( but living in Berlin) teaching at the Dublin Circus Festival, at Larkin Hall, Cathal Bruagh Street, Dublin.

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SHORTLISTED - Nature & The Environment - 2011
CATCH OF THE DAY

A kestrel takes away it's prey (a rat) along the Bull Wall, Dollymount Dublin.

SHORTLISTED - Reportage - 2011
DOUBLE TAKE

The Twins festival in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.

SHORTLISTED - People - 2008
EXAM EMOTION

"Megan Campbell after receiving her Junior Certificate results at St. Mary’s Holy Faith Convent, Glasnevin, Dublin "

SHORTLISTED - Politics - 2007
ELECTION HIGH

Elected. Fine Gael's Richard Bruton is lifted shoulder high after topping the poll in Dublin North Central election court.

Sports
UNTITLED

The world's most distinguished soccer referee, Pierluigi Collina of Italy, answers questions during a function in Dublin City University in January 2004

Sports
UNTITLED

Pat Roe of Laois and Tommy Dowd of Meath tussle during a Leinster Football Championship game at Páirc Tailteann, Navan, in June 1994