Opportunity for Primary Schools: Ireland’s National School Photography Awards

Ireland’s National School Photography Awards
Closing date: 31 March 2026

The Ireland’s National School Photography Awards (INSPA) are once again open to all Primary Schools in the Republic of Ireland. INSPA is a national children’s photography competition which introduces Creative Well-being into the lives of primary schools by engaging with the magic and art of photography.

This year’s theme: “Landscapes & Legends” is a playful invitation for primary school communities to see Ireland not just as a place, but as a storybook full of mystery, beauty, and imagination. From whispering woods and stormy skies to hidden hillsides and ancient stone walls, Ireland is a land rich in natural wonder and timeless tales. Through the magic and art of photography, pupils are encouraged to capture both the real and the legendary blending what they see with what they dream.

A tree that might be hiding a fairy world…
A field that looks like a sleeping giant’s bed…
A cliff where sea and sky meet like something from a myth..
Or just a moment of beauty that sparks joy, calm, or curiosity.

How to enter:
Register your school and Image Masters Children’s Photo Club at www.inspa.ie and follow the steps on how to participate.

Prizes:
This year, the awards are offering a range of wonderful prizes for the whole school community including a behind the scenes tour of Butlers Chocolate Factory for the winning class, a range of instax™ cameras and accessory kits for pupils and schools, framed photographs and certificates, and your INSPA Positive Primaries Flag.

Find out more about Ireland’s National School Photography Awards