IT WAS ANOTHER memorable year for sport.
And the nation’s snappers were on the sidelines to catch the best moments.
Here’s the first batch of pics as we look back at the best photographs from the the past 12 months.
Best sports photography of 2010
Limerick's John Galvin missed out on an All Star award. Source: INPHO/Cathal NoonanBest sports photography of 2010
Right a bit... Munster out half Ronan O'Gara watches a kick at goal against Northampton. Source: INPHO/James CrombieBest sports photography of 2010
Munster's James Coughlan could sell aftershave. Source: INPHO/Morgan TreacyBest sports photography of 2010
Ronnie Whelan takes time out from RTÉ punditry to take a call. Source: INPHO/James CrombieBest sports photography of 2010
Toulouse star Byron Kelleher gets the ball away in the Heineken Cup semi-final versus Leinster. Source: INPHO/Billy SticklandBest sports photography of 2010
The Aviva Stadium opened in May. Source: INPHO/Cathal NoonanBest sports photography of 2010
Boom: Jamie Power, left, takes a punch from John Waldron in a Yanjing Fight Night bout in May. Source: INPHO/Cathal NoonanBest sports photography of 2010
JAW-DROPPING: Ospreys' winger Tommy Bowe celebrates winning the Magners League Grand Final against Leinster. Source: INPHO/Dan SheridanBest sports photography of 2010
On your marks... athletes in the junior men's triathlon. Source: INPHO/Dan SheridanBest sports photography of 2010
Pole-vaulter Victoria Pena, ahead of the Woodies DIY Irish Senior Track and Field Championships in July. Source: INPHO/James CrombieBest sports photography of 2010
Munster's Huw Bennett and Ospreys' Adam Jones get stuck in.Source: INPHO/Billy SticklandBest sports photography of 2010
It was another memorable year for Ruby Walsh - though he ended it injured. Source: INPHO/Dan SheridanBest sports photography of 2010
Shamrock Rovers mascot 'Hooperman' rallies the crowd in what turned out to be a title-winning season for the Tallaght side. Source: Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Donall FarmerBest sports photography of 2010
Joe Canning kept his eye on the ball with Galway and Portumna. Source: INPHO/James CrombieBest sports photography of 2010
Cork's Eoin Cadogan squares up with Kerry's Paul Galvin in the infamous 'fishhook' incident during the Munster SFC semi-final replay in June. Cork vs Kerry Source: INPHO/Dan SheridanBest sports photography of 2010
Captain Brian O'Driscoll is pictured ahead of his 100th cap for Ireland against Wales in the RBS Six Nations in March.Source: INPHO/Dan Sheridan
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