Credit union opens farming photography competition with €1,000 top prize

Enniscorthy Credit Union has announced the launch of the first-ever Cultivate Farming Photography Competition, celebrating the rich heritage and everyday realities of farming life across Ireland…

Farming plays a vital role in communities nationwide, shaping local economies, traditions, and family life. Through this new competition, Enniscorthy Credit Union is inviting photographers of all levels to capture compelling images that reflect the beauty, heart, and reality of Irish farming.

The competition is open to both Cultivate members and non-members, providing an opportunity for entrants to showcase their work to a wide audience. Twelve winning photographs will be selected for inclusion in the 2027 Cultivate Farming Calendar, with featured images also promoted across Cultivate’s social media platforms.

In addition to calendar inclusion, one overall winner will receive a prestigious €1,000 voucher for Ireland’s Blue Book, offering a luxury experience at one of Ireland’s renowned country houses or boutique hotels.

How to Enter

Participants are invited to submit a photograph capturing the essence of farm life via the official online entry form: https://cultivate-cu.ie/photo-competition/

Closing Date
September 30th, 2026.

Entry Requirements:
• Photographs must be in landscape orientation (suitable for calendar format).
• Images must not contain identifiable faces, graphics, or branding.
• Accepted file formats: .JPEG, .JPG, and .PNG only.

See Terms and Conditions of entry: https://cultivate-cu.ie/photo-competition-terms-conditions/

Enniscorthy Credit Union stated that it looks forward to receiving images that celebrate the heart of Irish agriculture.