Top award for Offaly photographer in major national competition

A TULLAMORE photographer has been awarded the IPPVA Pet Photographer of the Year 2026, a prestigious national title recognising excellence in professional pet and domestic animal photography.

Aisling Deverell, Annaharvey Farm, Tullamore was also awarded thirrd place in the Wildlife category, competing against some of the country’s most talented professional photographers.

Since Aisling joined the IPPVA in 2022, she has twice placed runner up in the Studio Portrait category.

Recently, Aisling has also been selected to represent Ireland as part of Team Ireland at the World Photographic Cup 2026, where my award winning wildlife image will compete on the world stage against photographers from across the glob

As an award-winning studio portrait photographer based at Annaharvey Farm , he rwork focuses on creating studio portraits that celebrate the character, personality and beauty of animals.

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Aisling also photographs family portraits and covers equestrian sporting events across Ireland.

"To be recognised nationally and represent Ireland internationally is a huge honour," commented Aisling,

She added: "It is always a privilege to represent Offaly at national and international level, and I am incredibly grateful to my clients and supporters who trust me to capture images of their beloved animals."

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