extratime.ie photographer set to win Best Photograph in FAI Communications Awards

Steve Alfred and Michael P Ryan have been shortlisted for the Best Photograph in the upcoming 2019 FAI Communications Awards. The duo are both Senior Photographers with extratime.ie. 

The theme for this year’s photography award wasgrassroots football. The judges were looking for an image with a theme associated with grassroots football that portrays the subject matter in a positive light.

Steve has two snaps in the shortlist of three photographs:

Celebrations

Salthill Devon's Andreas Fernandez Samper celebrates his goal during the 2019 under-16 SFAI Cup Final at Turner's Cross.

Bicycle

A Mayo player attempts a bicycle kick at the 2018 Galway Cup.

Steve is based in Cork and you can find more of his work at http://www.PitchsidePhoto.com.

Michael’s photograph comes from the Tipperary Cup last December:

Teamtalk

The Clonmel Town team during the half time team in the Tipperary Cup 1st Round at Newhill, Two Mile Borris.  

More of Michael’s work can be seen on his website here. Michael was also shortlisted last year’s communications awards, along with extratime.ie reporter Tom O’Connor who was shortlisted for the Best Feature Award for his series 'Education: Life Beyond Soccer.' The entire series can be read here.

Since the start of year, extratime.iehave been delighted to showcase all the match day photography from our incredibly hard working group of photographers through our dedicated website: https://photos.extratime.ie

The winners of the FAI Communications Awards will be announced on Friday July 26 as part of the FAI’s Festival of Football.