Theme.

🌿 Theme: Landscapes & Legends 🌈
An Enchanted Journey Through Ireland’s Eyes

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: 
Midnight Tuesday 31st March 2026

Brought to you by Image Masters – Ireland’s School Photographers in association with INTO, IPPN, Arts in Education, instax™ by FUJIFILM, and Butlers. The Factory Tour.

The INSPA’s are once again open to all Primary Schools in the Republic of Ireland. INSPA is a national children’s photography competition which introduces Creative Well-being into the lives of primary schools by engaging with the magic and art of photography.

 This year’s theme: “Landscapes & Legends” is a playful invitation for primary school communities to see Ireland not just as a place, but as a storybook full of mystery, beauty, and imagination. From whispering woods and stormy skies to hidden hillsides and ancient stone walls, Ireland is a land rich in natural wonder and timeless tales. Through the magic and art of photography, pupils are encouraged to capture both the real and the legendary blending what they see with what they dream.

📸 A tree that might be hiding a fairy world...
📸 A field that looks like a sleeping giant’s bed...
📸 A cliff where sea and sky meet like something from a myth...
📸 Or just a moment of beauty that sparks joy, calm, or curiosity.

This theme is not just about taking pictures; it's about seeing the world differently.

Photography offers an accessible and powerful tool for creative learning across the primary school curriculum. Whether used in English lessons to inspire storytelling, in SPHE to explore emotions, empathy, and wellbeing, or in SESE to connect with geography, heritage, and the environment, photography invites expression, reflection, and connection.

“Landscapes & Legends” is a flexible, inclusive theme that encourages every child to find their voice and view the world through a creative and mindful lens. INSPA also have lots of free, Creative Wellbeing Activities to help your school get started, just register your school and Image Masters Children’s Photo Club at www.inspa.ie and follow the steps on how to participate.

This year, the awards are offering a range of wonderful prizes for the whole school community including a behind the scenes tour of Butlers Chocolate Factory for the winning class, a range of instax™ cameras and accessory kits for pupils and schools, framed photographs and certificates, and your INSPA Positive Primaries Flag. All entries will be judged by a national panel of judges including representatives from Image Masters, INTO, and IPPN, alongside other independent arts and cultural professionals.

In whatever way you choose to respond to this year's theme, be creative, take lots of photos and most importantly have fun. INSPA look forward to seeing all the great work your children’s photo clubs get up to, and of course, your schools’ final entries. If you think your school could become the next winner of the INSPA’s, register as soon as possible at; www.inspa.ie