Explore the geology around you through photography or watercolour!
The Du Noyer Junior Competition invites second-level students across the Republic of Ireland to get creative and discover the geology hiding in plain sight. There isn’t long left to enter!
You can submit your entry through the competition entry form here:
Entry form
Inspired by George Victor Du Noyer, a 19th-century geologist and watercolour artist, the competition has two categories:
📸 Photography
Capture an interesting geological feature, landscape, rock or fossil through your camera.
🎨 Watercolour
Create an original watercolour painting inspired by the geology around you.
What could you create?
Look around your local area for inspiration! You could explore rocky coastlines, mountains, valleys, fossils, interesting rocks and minerals, or the geology of buildings and landscapes.
Who can enter?
The competition is open to all second-level students attending schools in the Republic of Ireland.
Each student may submit one original entry.
How to enter
Create an original photograph or watercolour painting.
Save your entry as a JPEG, JPG, PNG or PDF file.
Complete the online competition entry form and attach your artwork.
Competition deadline: 13 November 2026
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY HERE
Good luck, and happy exploring!
