Wildlife Photography Competition
Wildlife of Mayo Amateur Photography Competition
Wildlife of County Mayo
Amateur Photography Competition
The wildlife of County Mayo is an important part of the county’s heritage. During Summer 2008 we invited you to explore your local area and capture this heritage in a photograph.
We were looking for photographs of wildlife in the county, including animals, birds, insects, fish, flowers, plants and trees.
Judging criteria included:
- Originality and creativity
- Demonstration of an understanding of the natural heritage of the county
- Photographic content and composition
Entries were judged in 3 categories:
Junior (Under 10)
Youth (10-17)
Adult (18+)
Over 200 entries were received for the competition. We would like to thank everyone who entered the competition and encourage all to continue to explore the rich and diverse wildlife and natural heritage of Mayo.
The Winning Entries are as follows:
Adult Category (18+)
Winner: Kevin Murphy, "Large Red Damselfly" Clerhaun, Westport
Runner Up: Michael Neary, "Upclose and Personal" Lough Lannagh
Youth Category (10-17)
Winner: Fiachra O Suillebhain, "Yawn" Cong
Runner Up: Christopher O'Grady, "Clew Bay Cruise"
Junior Category (Under 10)
Winner: Saoirse Kelly, Age 9, "View from Bofeenaun"
Runner Up: Muirgheal Ottewell, Age 7, "Our annual fungus tree", Aghlora, Ballyhaunis
A number of additional entries were chosen for special mention:
Sean Hassett (Youth 10-17) "It's a frog's life" Ballycurran, Glencorrib
Lynda Huxley (Adult 18+) "Marsh Fritillary" Lough Carra
Christianna MacMaster (Youth 10-17) "Woodland Walk" Turlough
Maragret Lydon (Adult 18+) "Hare in the morning sun" Tourmakeady
Deirdre Cunningham
Heritage Officer
Mayo County Council
Áras an Chontae
Castlebar
Phone: 094 9024444
Email:heritageofficer@mayococo.ie