Autumn Greetings Wikipedians!

I hope this email finds you keeping well.

Thank you so much to everyone who entered *Wiki Loves Earth 2023*. The level of talent and creativity this year was unmatched and a true celebration of Ireland’s protected areas and natural beauty.

After much deliberation from our panel of judges, I am delighted to officially announce the winners of Wiki Loves Earth 2023!

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In first place Matteo.mazza91 captured the breathtaking Kilkee Reefs and Cliffs https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kilkee_Reefs_and_Cliffs.jpg

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In second place and an entry that is especially close to our hearts (Shout out to our mascot Enín!) Puffin and flowers https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Puffin_and_flowers.jpg by NoNameIsLeft

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In third place, is another stunning wildlife shot of Red Deer in Killarney National Park https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Red_Deer_in_Killarney_National_Park.jpg by Betony Kerry

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In fourth place Tollymore Forest Park Waterfall https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Waterfall_(2914708984).jpg in all its autumnal glory by Ryan Mcdonald

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In fifth place is the rugged Achill Island https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beautiful_Achill_Islands_in_County_Mayo_of_Ireland.jpg coastline by Kiran Madhusudhanan

Other winners included:

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Slieve League https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Slieve_League_2023-05-26_2.jpg by Z thomas 2.

Cliffs of Moher https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cliffs_of_Mother,_Co_Clare.jpg by Mikołaj Pisula 3.

Glendalough https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Glendalough_0005.jpg by Diego Lopez 4.

Kilkieran Bay https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kilkieran_Bay_0002.jpg by Diego Lopez 5.

Frogs encountered along the Carrauntoohil Mountain loop trail https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Frogs_encountered_along_the_Carrauntoohil_mountain_loop_trail.jpg by Paolo Bergomi

Be sure to check out the amazing photographs from the other winners by clicking the links above and keeping an eye out on our Twitter https://twitter.com/WikimediaIE, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaIreland/, and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wikimediaie/.

A huge congratulations to all the winners! If you would like to get involved in another photography competition, *Wiki Loves Monuments *is running until September 31st and you can enter here http://wikimedia.ie/programme/wiki-loves-monuments/. Plenty of prizes are up for grabs and it’s a wonderful chance to celebrate Irish Heritage.

Best wishes,

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