ABOUT THE AWARDS
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.
Arts and Entertainment
1st Place Winner
Arts and Entertainment 2017, Gerry Mooney
STEP TOGETHER by Gerry Mooney
Members of the Defence Forces march through the streets of Dublin during the Easter rising centenary celebration parade.
Black and White
1st Place Winner
Black and White 2017, Steve Humphreys
RUGBY MATCH by Steve Humphreys
Ireland and Leinster Rugby player Devin Toner and Mary Scott celebrate their Wedding Day at the Church of the Nativity in Moynalvey Summerhill Co Meath.
Daily Life & People
1st Place Winner
Daily Life & People 2017, Gary Ashe
MASK PROTEST by Gary Ashe
Cystic Fibrosis sufferer Charlotte Donohoe protests at Dail Eireann to make a treatment drug more affordable
Multimedia
1st Place Winner
Multimedia 2017, Bryan O’Brien
THE ARTIST WHO LIVES IN THE PAST by Bryan O’Brien
The strange world of American artist David McDermott in his Mullingar mansion.
Nature & The Environment
1st Place Winner
Nature & The Environment 2017, Cathal Noonan
ALL ABROAD THE SKY TRAIN by Cathal Noonan
The 'Sky Train' created by Michael Bulfin at Lough Boora Discovery Park Co. Offaly
Politics
1st Place Winner
Politics 2017, Gerry Mooney
CAMPAIGN TURBULENCE by Gerry Mooney
Taoiseach Enda Kenny campaigning during the general election despite reports that he and his party were losing the support of voters.
Portrait
1st Place Winner
Portrait 2017, Morgan Treacy
AILEEN REID by Morgan Treacy
Triathlete Aileen Reid photographed for a series of portraits on Irish Olympians
Reportage
1st Place Winner
Reportage 2017, Mark Condren
ARMED REACTION by Mark Condren
The Garda Armed Support Unit which was put on the streets of Dublin after the murder of David Byrne at the Regency hotel in Dublin.
Sports Action
1st Place Winner
Sports Action 2017, ONE ARM. ONE LEG. NO LIMITS.
ONE ARM. ONE LEG. NO LIMITS. by ONE ARM. ONE LEG. NO LIMITS.
Juan Jose Méndez Fernandez of Spain competes during the Men's Road Race during the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro Brazil.
Sports Feature
1st Place Winner
Sports Feature 2017, Stephen McCarthy
BROTHERS IN ARMS by Stephen McCarthy
Paul O'Donovan and Gary O'Donovan of Ireland celebrate following the Men's Lightweight Double Sculls final during the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro Brazil.