The Irish National Photography Competition images were presented yesterday in the Horse and Jockey Hotel in Tipperary followed by the awards ceremony.
There were 1,197 images by 123 photographers. The prize for the image of the year was a Nikon Z6II camera and lens worth €3,000, sponsored by Bermingham Cameras.
The IPF wishes to thank our generous sponsor, Birmingham Cameras and all those who entered. Congratulations to all award-winners!
John Sheridan’s image of the year is pictured below, along with a table of all award-winners and a selection of award winners present on the day.
Full List of winners and categories
Image of the Year
John Sheridan Drogheda Photographic Club “Wolfhound Master”
Category – Activity
| Award | Name | Club | Image title |
| Hon Mention | Christine Taylor | Celbridge CC | “Weaving” |
| Hon Mention | Jennifer Willis | Catchlight CC | “Mayhem” |
| 3rd | Jennifer Willis | Catchlight CC | “Through Gritted Teeth” |
| 2nd | Graham Kelly | Dundalk PS | “Laytown Races” |
| 1st | Jennifer Willis | Catchlight CC | “The Domino Effect” |
Category – Creative
| Award | Name | Club | Image title |
| Hon Mention | Graham Kelly | Dundalk PS | “Shallow Waters” |
| Hon Mention | Michael Strapec | Blarney Phghy Club | “All You Need Is War” |
| 3rd | Laurie Campbell | Catchlight CC | “Pairing Off” |
| 2nd | Gerard Mulhall | Dundalk PS | “Waiting On The Bridge” |
| 1st | Michael Strapec | Blarney Phghy Club | “The Beauty Of Silence” |
Category – Landscape
| Award | Name | Club | Image title | |
| Hon Mention | Graham Kelly | Dundalk PS | “Errigal Snow” | |
| Hon Mention | Charlie O’Donovan | Cork C G | “Time To Reflect” | |
| 3rd | Hugh O’Connor | Cork C G | “Ring Road” | |
| 2nd | John Flynn | Blackwater PS | “Veins” | |
| 1st | Hugh O’Connor | Cork C G | “Road To Vestrahorn” | |
Category – People
| Award | Name | Club | Image title |
| Hon Mention | Jennifer Willis | Catchlight CC | “This Time Last Year” |
| Hon Mention | Rosemary Hughes | Dungannon Cookstown CC | “Bobby& Me” |
| 3rd | Jennifer Willis | Catchlight CC | “Do You Still See Me” |
| 2nd | Seamus Mulacahy | Blarney Phy Club | “Desire” |
| 1st | John Sheridan | Drogheda Phthic Club | “Wolfhound Master” |
Category – Still Life
| Award | Name | Club | Image title |
| Hon Mention | Brendan Hartley | Waterford CC | “Prosecco With Curves” |
| Hon Mention | Helen Maloney | Athlone Phghy Club | “Golden Oldy” |
| 3rd | Helen Maloney | Athlone Phghy Club | “Pair of Pears” |
| 2nd | Sigita Playdon | Solas Phghy Club | “Snow Drops” |
| 1st | Helen Maloney | Athlone Phghy Club | “Autumn Vibes” |
