Photo: Mark Condren'It Will Pass': Girls sunbathe as a shore breeze brings in a dense sea fog on Sandymount Strand. Photo: Mark CondrenMark Condren of the Irish ­Independent was awarded his seventh AIB Press ­Photographer of the Year award at the annual ceremony this evening. “In a very strong field, this photographer’s work nonetheless stood out,” the judging panel said of Mr Condren’s photos. He added: “Winning this sought-after award makes him a worthy champion for all photographers.”Gerry Mooney and Mark Condren last nightMr Condren also finished first place in the Daily Life and People, Portrait, Nature and the Environment, and Arts and Entertainment categories. In addition, he received a second-place award in the Portrait category, and third-place awards in the Politics and Multimedia categories.

Source: Irish Independent February 07, 2026 01:30 UTC