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 2012, Liam McBurney
GETTING A GRIP by Liam McBurney
Rihanna on stage in Belfast
1st Place Winner
Daily Life & People 2012, Fran Veale
A GIRL AND HER DOG, ROYAL CANAL, DUBLIN. by Fran Veale
1st Place Winner
Nature & The Environment 2012, Nick Bradshaw
MONSTER RAIN, CLOTHES LINE REEMERGING FROM FLOOD WATERS by Nick Bradshaw
The Floods that hit Dublin and Wicklow resulted from 'monster rain' a phenomenon that is increasing in Europe
1st Place Winner
News 2012, Julien Behal
PRESIDENTIAL WELCOME by Julien Behal
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama arrive to address the crowd in College Green, Dublin, during their visit to Ireland.
1st Place Winner
Politics 2012, Tom Honan
THE PRESIDENT AND FIRST LADY by Tom Honan
Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina after he was declared President elect in Dublin Castle.
1st Place Winner
Portrait 2012, Brian Lawless
INDIVIDUALITY NOT ORIGINALITY by Brian Lawless
Amateur boxer Glenn Murray after a bout during the IABA Senior Open Elite Competition.
1st Place Winner
Reportage 2012, Brenda Fitzsimons
WORLD IRISH DANCING CHAMPIONSHIPS by Brenda Fitzsimons
A collection of photographs taken on the day of the World irish Dancing Championships held at Citywest, Dublin.
1st Place Winner
Sports Action 2012, Ray McManus
DETERMINATION by Ray McManus
7 August 2011; Shane O'Neill, Clare, in action against Owen Teagle, Galway. GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship Semi-Final
1st Place Winner
Sports Non Action 2012, THE WAIT IS OVER
THE WAIT IS OVER by THE WAIT IS OVER
Dublin captain Bryan Cullen lifts the Sam Maguire cup after beating Kerry in the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final.