People are being invited to enter a national photography competition celebrating the country’s rivers, streams, lakes and coastal waters.
The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) has issued the call, and works on behalf of the 31 local authorities in Ireland to protect and restore water quality across Ireland through catchment science and local community engagement.
Titled ‘My Favourite Waterbody’, the overall winner will receive a €550 voucher to enjoy a luxurious stay in Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, along with an A3 framed print of the winning photo.
Launching the competition on World Water Day – Sunday, 22nd March – Anthony Coleman, director of services at LAWPRO said that the competition was ‘a great way for people to share their appreciation of the waterbodies’.
“Last year, we were delighted by the public’s engagement in the competition, and this year we again encourage everyone to explore and appreciate their local waters, whether it’s a quiet stream, a winding river, or a favourite beach. Our natural waters are places to explore, enjoy, and connect with and LAWPRO’s photo competition is a great way for people to share their appreciation of the waterbodies that sustain and surround us.”
A selection of the best photos will also be curated for inclusion in the publication of LAWPRO’s 2027 calendar and three runners-up will also receive framed prints of their entries.
OPEN FOR ENTRIES
The competition is now open to anyone from across Ireland. Please note, if you are under 18 years of age, your entry must be submitted by a parent/guardian; and if your photo features anyone aged under 16 years of age, only their parent/guardian may submit the content. The closing date for entries is 5pm on Friday, 22nd May.
Explore, capture and celebrate your favourite waterbody and share why it is important to you with the nation. Visit www.lawaters.ie/MyFavouriteWaterbody to learn more about this year’s competition.
