Wiki Loves Earth photo competition returned to Ireland for 2023 from 1 June – 31 July.

See the 2023 winners here!

The competition calls on participants to take pictures of protected areas of natural beauty, such as National Parks, Nature Reserves, Ramsar Sites, and Special Areas of Conservation. The competition covers the whole island of Ireland in collaboration with Wikimedia UK, and you can find lists of eligible sites in Leinster, Munster, Ulster and Connacht as well as more details on the Northern Ireland page.

Photos may have been taken at any time. The key criteria to be eligible for the contest are that they are to be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons in June and July 2023 and that they have been taken by you, of course!

The full WLE rules can be read here, but in short:

  • photos need to be two megapixel minimum image
  • be taken by you
  • be of a protected area (see these lists for Leinster, Munster, Ulster and Connacht) in Ireland including the area’s flora and fauna
  • be uploaded using the links in the lists above
  • be described with the location, and co-ordinates if possible
  • be uploaded between 1 June – 31 July 2023

To participate you need a Wikimedia account, you can create an account here. Be sure to add your email address so that we can contact you when you win!

Prizes

  • 1st Prize: €250 Amazon voucher
  • 2nd Prize: €125 Amazon voucher
  • 3rd Prize: €75 Amazon voucher
  • Highly Commended: €40 Amazon voucher

Contest Timeline

  • 1 June: The contest officially opens, and uploading of photos begins.
  • 31 July: Contest closes, uploading of photos ends.
  • August: Winners will be announced.

2022 Jury

  • Dr Sara Thomas
  • Shannon Eichelberger
  • Dr Rebecca O’Neill

Got a question? Please have a read of the FAQs, and if your question isn’t already answered, please email wikimediaireland@gmail.com

What makes Wiki Loves Monuments special

  • Since the global competition began in 2013 in Ukraine
  • The competition is led and driven by a global network of volunteers
  • The competition is open to everyone, and participation is free
  • Participants will see their photos used in Wikipedia articles with a potential audience in the hundreds of millions
  • All entrants help to provide a range of locally-sourced images that are available for use on Wikipedia and elsewhere

Besides WLE being a competition, it is first a fun activity, ideal for families. The competition also allows us to share our unique natural environment, while improving our photographic talents!

Press and media inquiries: Email wikimediaireland@gmail.com