PRESS PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
2021

Fog descended during the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi-Final between Mayo and Tipperary. Usually a sold-out fixture, this year’s match was held behind closed doors.

A fan watches from a graveyard as St. Brigid’s play Boyle behind closed doors in the Roscommon GAA Senior Football Championship semi-final.

The GAA Offaly Senior Football Championship match between Clara and Cappincur takes place at Naomh Brid GAA Club at the foot of Croghan Hill without a crowd due to the pandemic.

Horse racing trainer Ken Condon on the gallops with his horses.

Starlings prepare to roost over Lough Ennell, Co. Westmeath.

A view of the super moon near Croghan Hill, Co. Offaly.

RFC Bangor’s Mike Weir after playing Tullamore RFC in the Energia All-Ireland League Division 2C in Tullamore.

A walker strolls in the evening light in Dunmore Wood, Durrow, Co. Offaly.

England’s Jonny May scores his second try during the Six Nations Championship Round 1 in Stade de France, Paris.

Fans manage to watch Cork play Kerry behind closed doors in the Electric Ireland Munster GAA Minor Football Championship Semi-Final in Tralee, Co. Kerry.

Former Roscommon footballer Ronan Brady on his Cyr wheel.