To recognise the wonder and beauty across Ireland, CEWE and Boots Photo have partnered with national Irish charity, the Irish Cancer Society, to launch a photography competition called Scenic Ireland, which is a sub-contest of the CEWE Photo Award.

The competition saw entrants submit photos from all areas across Ireland, from Cavan to Cork and Waterford to Wicklow. Each photo shined a light on the entrants local area, giving a glimpse at life in Ireland through a lens – including picturesque landscapes by the sea and in the countryside.

The competition received over 1000 entries in total and from the images, 12 winners were chosen. The winning images have been used to form a 2023 charity calendar that is on sale in Boots stores across the country until January 2023. All profits from the calendar will go to the Irish Cancer Society, supporting the charity to care for those in Ireland affected by cancer.

In addition to being featured in the charity calendar, winners of the competition also received a CEWE Canvas Print of their winning image and Boots Advantage Card points worth €50. All entrants also had the option to submit their photo to the global competition, CEWE Photo Award 2023.

A photo expert at CEWE UK, said: “We’re delighted to have partnered with the Irish Cancer Society alongside Boots Photo to launch a sub-contest of the CEWE Photo Award that both celebrates the true beauty of Ireland, and supports the charity and the amazing work they do. Ireland is such a uniquely beautiful part of the world, with stunning landscapes and hidden gems.

“The photos submitted truly capture the very best of Ireland and the scenery on offer. The 2023 charity Photo Calendar makes an ideal way to celebrate Scenic Ireland.”

The CEWE Photo Award is the world’s largest photo competition. This year’s competition launched in May and aims to celebrate the best in photography across the globe. The competition is open to everyone – from keen amateur photographers to established professionals. Until the end of May 2023, entrants can submit photos for free that celebrate the competition’s ‘Our World is Beautiful’ theme. There are 10 categories for budding photographers to enter – from aerial shots and animals to landscapes, travel and culture, highlighting the true beauty of the world around us.

The 1000 overall winners can look forward to prizes totalling more than €250,000. In addition, three monthly winners will be chosen, each receiving a voucher for CEWE photo products worth €100. Charity partner, SOS Children’s Villages Worldwide, has been selected, with 10 Euro cents being donated to the children’s relief organisation for every photo submitted.