Limerick man selected for prestigious competition for 'once in a lifetime' photograph
Alan Hartigan will see his work being showcased
A LIMERICK’S MAN PHOTO has been selected to be showcased as part of a prestigious competition.
With his picture Aurora over Poulnabrone, Alan Hartigan from Corbally, was selected to be showcased as part of Reach for the Stars astrophotography competition.
Aurora over Poulnabrone features the Poulnabrone Dolmen, a large dolmen located in the Burren, Co Clare, with the aurora borealis on display.
This was a once in a lifetime opportunity for the photographer to capture this shot and was taken in May 2024 when the Northern Lights were visible right across Ireland.
The winners were selected by a judging panel following a meticulous judging process of over 200 entries.
Commenting on the success of the competition, Dr Eucharia Meehan, CEO and Registrar of DIAS said: “I would like to extend my congratulations to the winners of the competition on their spellbinding entries. Each year I am blown away by the talent and creativity of astrophotographers in Ireland. What is most important is that the images are a window into what is happening in our universe, and they can contribute to our understanding of the night sky."