We are delighted to tell our readers that one of our contributing photographers, Michael Corcoran, has won the coveted Camogie Association media ward for best photography contribution in 2025. It doesn’t come northwards too often, if ever. Many of you will have read and viewed Michael’s contributions into the Saffron Gael across the past few years and into other publishing outlets and we are truly delighted that he has now been rewarded for his efforts. Having Michael and other snappers worthy of awards contributing into the Saffron Gael underlines our commitment to bring our readers great pics and reports.
From thousands of photos taken in 2025, Michael selected these two for submission via his club, Loughgiel and here’s why…
“Twister is a portrayal of the physicality camogie demonstrates these days. This was in the final of the Clare v Antrim National League final and everything was to play for on the day with little between the sides for most of the game. I spotted Maeve Kelly being locked out in a scramble for the ball and hoped Dervla Cosgrove would get a hand or stick across but it ended up like a game of twister, everyone in knots, with Clare running out with the sliotar. I thought it was different to the usual solo running or catch shots.”
“Family, the bringing together of camogie and LGFA players to launch the club championships, was an idea from Úna Kelly and Ursula Lynch, chairs of Antrim Camogie and LGFA respectively. The gathering in Commercial Court was also to aid the Camogie Associations ‘Pride week’ promotion, hence the use of the coloured umbrellas in the background. The shoot also included LGFA players in other shots, but when you’re pitching for a Camogie award, it’s best to keep the focus on the small ball as there is always an element of luck in these types of awards and best to avoid straying away from the topic at hand.”
Michael finished up thanking players, management, Antrim Camogie, Loughgiel and kindly the Saffron Gael for the opportunities afforded to him in 2025.
This was the second award won by a Saffron Gael snapper after Elaine Kelly won Volunteer of the Year award for her photographic contribution to LGFA just weeks ago
