By Dan Walsh at Enniscorthy Castle
The AIB sponsored Press Photographer of the Year Exhibition has been officially opened by the Minister for Housing, Heritage and Local Government, James Browne TD in conjunction with the official launch of the 2026 Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival in Enniscorthy Castle this evening.
The attendance included Senator Cathal Byrne, Cllr Barbara-Anne Murphy and Cllrs Aidan Browne, Pat Kehoe, Trish Byrne and Jackser Owens, Chief Executive Wexford County Council Eddie Taaffe, Claire Lawless, District Manager, Enniscorthy Municipal District Council and award-winning photographer James Crombie.
Minister Browne recalled photographs from the old Strawberry Fair years ago and remarked “that’s what photography is all about, catching those moments and how we remember all those people as we go back. It’s absolutely fantastic.”
The AIB Photographer of the Year is celebrating its 48th year, celebrating all that is good about photography.
“The exhibition features all the winning and short-listed images covering events at home and abroad in 2025 and highlights dedication and skill.
“The exhibition features over 100 prints from all walks of life; news, sport, arts and entertainment and they are really an archive and I would encourage people to come into the castle and admire them.
“The exhibition is part of the Enniscorthy Rockin’ Food and Fruit Festival weekend, and it gives me great pleasure to officially launch everything this evening,” concluded Minister Browne who also added congratulations to volunteers and sponsors, the outdoor workers from the Council, the Gardaí and all who contribute to the staging of the festival.
Colin Hunt, Chief Executive Officer said; “AIB is proud to once again sponsor the Press Photographer of the Year Award 2025 and added that 2025 was another exceptional year for press photography in Ireland and this year’s entries show the humanity of our world around us.”
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