An exhibition of over 600 photographs taken by school children from Dublin’s Docklands was on show at the chq building in the IFSC from 1st to 3rd October. The exhibition was officially opened by former Ireland captain Niall Quinn.

The exhibition is the culmination of the Docklands Photographic Initiative, in which cameras were distributed to students and teachers in 13 schools in Docklands and they were encouraged to use photography to look deeper into the life of the community in which they live.

A further twelve prizes went to: Ciara Byrne, St. Laurence O’Toole’s Girls National School; David Carroll, St. Joseph’s Fairview; Jessica Caulfield, St. Patrick’s Girls National School; Mark Dent, St. Matthew’s National School; Craig Enriquez, City Quay National School; Ara Freeman Browne, Scoil Chaitriona; Kate Keogh, St. Brigid’s Primary School; Jack Mulcahy, Star of the Sea; Mirella Paolcci, St. Vincent’s Girls National School; Shane Rooney, St. Laurence O’Toole’s CBS; Sean Scott, St. Patrick’s Boys National School; Alin Urziclanie, O’Connell’s Primary School.

Donal O’Connor, Chairman, Docklands Authority, said “The standard and quality of the photographs on display from this year’s project are remarkable. These images will serve as a unique historical record of the changing Docklands environment. The exhibition highlights the pride, talent and spirit that make Docklands a unique area within Dublin city. It is a wonderful tribute to the school children, their teachers and the community,” he said.

Above: Donal O’Connor, Chairman, Dublin Docklands Development Authority (left) and Niall Quinn pictured with Lauren Byrne Roberts, winner of the Docklands Schools Caught on Camera Schools Photographic Competition.

Niall Quinn is also pictured below with Jessica Caulfield, who was best photographer from St Patrick’s Girls National School, Ringsend.