Celebrating our Coastal Uplands: Photography Competition

Announcing the Winners of CUPHAT’s Photography Competition: A huge thank you to everyone who submitted an entry and congratulations to those who were shortlisted. We were delighted with the range of stunning images from across Ireland and Wales.

Our regional winners were:

  • Cambria: Hester Smith – “Hafod Estate, Pontrhydygroes”
  • Preseli: Sharon Carter – “Dragon’s Breath”
  • Blackstairs: Wakako O’Sullivan – “Looking at Blackstairs from Mt Leinster”
  • Wicklow: Sinclair Turrell – “Brusselstown Ringfort from Keadeen Mountain”

Our overall winner is:

  • Sinclair Turrell from Wicklow – “Brusselstown Ringfort from Keadeen Mountain”

Congratulations Sinclair!

Thank you to everyone who participated, submitted their photos, and voted in this competition!

Cambrian Mountains – Wales

Hester Smith – Hafod Estate, Pontrhydygroes (regional winner)🏆
Mark Whitehead – Devil’s Bridge Waterfall
Tina Christiansen – Rheidol Railway

Preseli Mountains – Wales

Sharon Carter – Dragon’s Breath (regional winner)🏆
Linda Norris – Bwlch y gwynt
Linda Norris – Cornel Bach

Wicklow Mountains – Ireland

Sinclair Turrell – Brusselstown Ringfort from Keadeen Mountain (regional winner)🏆
Elizabeth Bruton – Glenmalure Valley
Richard Louth – Aghavannagh Mountain

Blackstairs Mountains – Ireland

Wakako O’Sullivan – Looking at Blackstairs from Mt. Leinster (regional winner)🏆
Caryl Jones – Hurl Towards the Hills
Hester Smith – Hurling Match Day with Blackstair Mountain Backdrop