Photos of the Week
Week ending 15th January 2022. Images selected by the picture desk
A SPOT OF ICE
A large ice disk slowly rotates in the Presumpscot River in Westbrook, Maine, Thursday, Jan. 13, 2021. Ice disks form as a result of a current and vortex under the ice.
Picture : (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
DEER CORK,
A Sika deer peering out from the reeds at the Araglin Glamping and Animal Sanctuary in North Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan
THE MUDDY ROUTE
Cyclocross National Championships, Palace Demesne Public Park, Armagh 9/1/2022
Senior Mens race
Chris McGlinchey of Spectra Wiggle p/b Vitus
Picture:©INPHO/Bryan Keane
A FISHERMAN'S FRIEND
Keelbeg, Union Hall, Thursday 13th January 2022. A local fisherman repairs his nets on his trawler while a Seal watches intently for scraps. Fishermen a blaming the rise in local Seal populations for the decline their catches, along with damage to nets and crab pots. Picture: Andrew Harris
SURF'S UP
Garretstown, West Cork, Ireland. 11th Jan, 2022. On a warm and sunny winter's day, some surfers took advantage of the big waves off Garretstown Beach. The rest of the day will be sunny with highs of 6-10 degrees.
Picture :Andy Gibson
Irish Examiner Readers' Photography Competition Weekly Winners
Our two winners this week will join our other weekly winners for the final at the end of 2022. For more details and to enter the competition click here
FOAMY WEEKEND
Seth Goodfellow aged 6, from Pomeroy Co Tyrone getting immersive in the sea foam at Bundoran after a stormy weekend. Picture: Eddie Lee, Sligo
A SWIMMER'S SUNSET
A swimmer awaits the sunrise on Portmarnock Beach looking across towards Ireland's Eye.
Picture: Martin Treacy, Malahide, Dublin
BIRD CHASE
Covid-19 Pandemic (Coronavirus), Ireland. Day 660 since start of lockdown. Day 250 of eased restrictions. Pictured a pair of Blue Tits chase each other between the railings of St Stephens Green , Dublin this afternoon
Picture: Sam Boal / RollingNews.ie
COBH AFTER SUNDOWN
Cobh, Cork, Ireland. 12th January, 2022. An early morning commuter train, waits to depart the station at dawn on a cold winter's day at Cobh, Co. Cork, Ireland.
Picture David Creedon
A BRIGHT RAT
PDSA of Cambodian landmine detection rat, Magawa, wearing his PDSA Gold Medal, the animal equivalent of the George Cross. Magawa, a giant African pouched rat, has discovered 39 landmines and 28 items of unexploded ordnance since he was trained by charity APOPO.
PHOENIX WALK
Day 247 of eased restrictions. Pictured are members of the public out exercising as they enjoy a beautiful winter sunset in Phoenix Park this afternoon.
Picture: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie
DUN LAOGHAIRE SUNSET
Picture shows the sun rising behind the Dun Laoghaire Lighthouse’s on the East and West pier. Picture:Naoise Culhane
