Press Photographer of the Year 2019 awards announced

The Press Photographers Association of Ireland annual awards have taken place in Dublin

The annual awards of the Press Photographers Association of Ireland took place in the Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin with photographers from across the island of Ireland in attendance. This year marks 41 years since the founding of The Press Photographers Association of Ireland.

Ahmed Clarke of University at Albany scores against Long Island University during Thursdays game of the Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic, Belfast.   William Cherry, Presseyeplaceholder image
Ahmed Clarke of University at Albany scores against Long Island University during Thursdays game of the Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic, Belfast. William Cherry, Presseye

Here we look at the top prize winning images

Dingle dancer David Geaney leaps for joy as his dance show opens at New York's Victory Theatre

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Dingle dancer David Geaney leaps for joy as his dance show opens at New York's Victory Theatre Jerry Kennelly
Norbert Nkengurutse who came to Ireland from Burundi in 2016, pictured in the Crawford Gallery, Cork.
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Norbert Nkengurutse who came to Ireland from Burundi in 2016, pictured in the Crawford Gallery, Cork. Daragh Mac Sweeney
ESKIMO   BOY

A young boy feels the force of the Beast of the East during the snow storm.

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ESKIMO BOY A young boy feels the force of the Beast of the East during the snow storm. Tom Honan
Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy takes a closer look at a model of Cherrywood Town Centre which will develop 1,269 new apartments in South Dublin
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Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy takes a closer look at a model of Cherrywood Town Centre which will develop 1,269 new apartments in South Dublin Naoise Culhane
Bertie Ahern, Tony Blair and Bill Clinton attend an event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne - RC19792325C0placeholder image
Bertie Ahern, Tony Blair and Bill Clinton attend an event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne - RC19792325C0
WINNING FEELING

President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina at Dublin Castle after wining the Presidential Election.

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WINNING FEELING President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina at Dublin Castle after wining the Presidential Election. Tom Honan
Cervical cancer patients, Vicky Phelan and Aine Morgan, speaking to the media outside the gates of Leinster House  Leah Farrell, Rollingnews.ieplaceholder image
Cervical cancer patients, Vicky Phelan and Aine Morgan, speaking to the media outside the gates of Leinster House Leah Farrell, Rollingnews.ie
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Pope Francis as he arrives at Dublin Airport. Fergal Phillips
Fatal stabbing in Dundalk ,Day2.
Pic shows Mohamed Morei (black hair,black top,grey tracksuit bottoms) at Dundalk courthouse this evening.
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Fatal stabbing in Dundalk ,Day2. Pic shows Mohamed Morei (black hair,black top,grey tracksuit bottoms) at Dundalk courthouse this evening. Pic Gary Ashe/The Star.4/1/2018
17 November 2018; Jonathan Sexton of Ireland celebrates with supporters late in the Guinness Series International match between Ireland and New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
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17 November 2018; Jonathan Sexton of Ireland celebrates with supporters late in the Guinness Series International match between Ireland and New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Ramsey Cardy, Sportsfile
"Shower Power"  A Lady contestant showers after the 2018 Liffey swim on the quays in Dublin    
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"Shower Power" A Lady contestant showers after the 2018 Liffey swim on the quays in Dublin Michael Chester
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