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Capturing Moments: Tom Honan’s Stunning Year in Photography for The Irish Times

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Captain David Ginnelly from Catholic University School (CUS) rejoices with his teammates after clinching the Fr Godfrey Cup Final against St Gerard’s School at Energia Park in Dublin 4.

My journey as a press photographer commenced many years ago focusing on sports photography. I covered many international and local athletic events, yet I seldom became emotionally invested in the sport I was capturing, no matter the event. The primary objective was to capture photographs of the pivotal moments during each occasion.

Fast forward to several years later, I now cover a greater proportion of current events than sports. Earlier this year, while attending my son Lachlan’s rugby game, which was the Fr Godfrey Cup Final between CUS and St Gerard’s School, I usually refrain from bringing my camera to his games. I appreciate watching the match from a fan’s perspective. As I sensed that my son’s team, CUS, was likely to triumph, I felt compelled to document this memorable moment.

The images depict the victorious captain David Ginnelly along with his teammates hoisting the Fr Godfrey Cup. I recognized the immense effort and training the boys dedicated to reaching this point and felt incredibly proud to be there to capture it for them. This particular photograph is now one of the very few framed pictures I have kept for myself.

CMAT performs on stage at Fairview Park, Dublin. Photograph: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.
CMAT performs on stage at Fairview Park, Dublin. Photograph: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.
People enjoying Portmarnock Beach, Co Dublin. Photograph: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.
People enjoying Portmarnock Beach, Co Dublin. Photograph: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.
A glimpse of blossoms left at the Dublin/New York Portal on North Earl Street after it was closed. Image: Tom Honan
A glimpse of blossoms left at the Dublin/New York Portal on North Earl Street after it was closed. Image: Tom Honan
Donal O’Dea along with his dog “Reily” in Fairview Park, Dublin. Image: Tom Honan
Donal O’Dea along with his dog “Reily” in Fairview Park, Dublin. Image: Tom Honan
Chris Martin of Coldplay delivers a performance on stage at Croke Park, Dublin. Image: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.
Chris Martin of Coldplay delivers a performance on stage at Croke Park, Dublin.
Image: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.
The Royal Jordanian Falcons captured at The Bray Air Display, in Co Wicklow. Image: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.
The Royal Jordanian Falcons captured at The Bray Air Display, in Co Wicklow. Image: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.
Leilia Doolan and Tandem Instructor Lukasz Kucharski, execute a parachute jump at Irish Parachute Club, Clonbullogue, Co Offaly. Photograph: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.
Leilia Doolan alongside Tandem Instructor Lukasz Kucharski, performs a parachute jump at the Irish Parachute Club, Clonbullogue, Co Offaly. Photograph: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.
Individuals cross the street at Marlborough Street and Eden Quay following a significant rain shower. Photograph: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.
Individuals proceed across the street at Marlborough Street and Eden Quay after a substantial rain shower. Photograph: Tom Honan for The Irish Times.
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