The AIB Press Photojournalism Exhibition opened in AIB, Lynch's Castle on Monday, 14 July as part of the Galway Arts Festival. This well-established exhibition showcases some of the most talented works by Ireland's press photographers. Out of over 1,500 entries, 116 were chosen to travel around 40 AIB branches located throughout Ireland.

Fans of the hit TV programme 'Father Ted' dress up for the first Father Ted Festival on Inis Mór on the Aran Islands. Photographer: Ray Ryan, Tuam Herald.

Galway is well represented with local photographers featuring strongly in this years Exhibition: with Ray Ryan, Tuam Herald – Highly acclaimed in the Arts category and Hany Marzouk, Freelance – Highly acclaimed in the Politics category.

Also on show will be the portfolio of the 'AIB Photojournalist of the Year' Niall Carson of The Press Association of Ireland. The strength of Niall's portfolio was such that he showed an all round professional ability across the spectrum of press photography. With photographs such as 'Lady in the Lake' and 'Ulster Says Yes' the judges concluded that his portfolio was the strongest body of work amongst an abundance of exceptional entries.

Speaking of the exhibitions opening in Galway, Pat Heelan, Branch Manager, AIB Lynch's Castle commented, “We are delighted to host the AIB Photojournalism Exhibition which will no doubt prove to be extremely popular with customers and staff alike. The exhibition allows us to showcase the great works of the Press Photographers Association of Ireland in the local community and also provides our customers with an opportunity to view these exceptional images.”

The exhibition will run for two weeks.

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