The Press Photographer of the Year Awards were established to bring the talented & memorable work of Ireland's press photographers to a wider audience. Entries are submitted by members of the Press Photographers Association of Ireland and the images should have been taken during the previous twelve months.
The Awards have gone from strength to strength and judging the entries can take several days. With over 2,000 entries to consider, all of a very high standard, difficult decisions have to be made. The Judging panel picks first, second and third places in each of nine picture categories, as well as the overall winner.
To view this years winners select from the categories.
1st Place Winner
Arts and Entertainment 2008, Gerry Mooney
A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE by Gerry Mooney
Stage actor George Seremba sees the stage from a different angle, during a visit to Dublin’s Abbey Theatre.
1st Place Winner
Features 2008, Brian Lawless
DON'T LET GO DADDY by Brian Lawless
A young girl clings to her father’s finger as she watches the guests arrive for her aunt’s wedding.
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1st Place Winner
Individual Study 2008, David Conachy
POET'S DEN by David Conachy
Poet, author and playwright Ulick O’Connor at his home in Dublin.
1st Place Winner
News 2008, Steve Humphreys
WAYNE O’DONOGHUE RELEASED by Steve Humphreys
The first glimpse of Wayne O’Donoghue, who had been imprisoned for manslaughter, as he is driven in the back of his father’s car after his release from the Midlands Prison a few moments earlier.
1st Place Winner
People 2008, LAST PRAYERS
LAST PRAYERS by LAST PRAYERS
Caoimhe and Niamh O’Gorman from Ennis Road, Limerick, say prayers for the last time in the Franciscan Church on Henry Street, Limerick, now closed
1st Place Winner
Picture Story 2008, David Conachy
IN GOD WE TRUST by David Conachy
Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern’s final official visit to the USA, before he stepped down as Taoiseach
1st Place Winner
Politics 2008, Julien Behal
NO LOOKING BACK by Julien Behal
Former First Minister of Northern Ireland, Dr. Ian Paisley and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Martin McGuinness sit on a platform at the opening of the new Victoria Square Shopping Centre, on the evening Dr. Paisley announced he was stepping down as First Minister.
1st Place Winner
Sports Action 2008, Darren Kidd
SPLASH-PROOF by Darren Kidd
A competitor ploughs through the course at the Belfast International Cross Country, at Stormont Estate
1st Place Winner
Sports Feature 2008, John C Kelly
WATER BOY by John C Kelly
Shannon swimmer and 2012 Olympic hopeful Chris Bryan goes through his early morning paces at Shannon pool, Co. Clare.