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Cian with a print of his photograph of the International Space Station flying over Drombeg Stone Circle in west Cork. The image is currently on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. as part of the 'Lights Out' exhibit, which runs from March 2023-December 2026.

Meet Cian

Cian O'Regan is a freelance photographer based in Cork City, Ireland, specialising in sports, news, and landscape imagery. 
Cian has photographed three U.S. Presidents, numerous professional golf events including the Ryder Cup in 2023 & 2025, in addition to dozens of news and sport assignments for The Irish Examiner. 
His photos have also been featured by The New York Times, BBC News, The Irish Times, RTÉ News amongst other outlets and clients.
Drawing on his experience covering professional golf, Cian also specialises in photographing groups visiting Ireland to play its world-renowned courses, creating a lasting record of their time on golfing in Ireland.
Across his work, Cian brings an editorial eye to both the occasion and the moments around it. Whether documenting a golf trip or a news event, his photography connects people with their surroundings, creating images that tell the wider story as well as capturing the moment.

Latest Blog Posts

Swapping the Photo Bib for the Caddie Bib for 'A Course Called Ireland'

Nov 3, 2026

For once, I was inside the ropes without a camera. In September 2025, I caddied for Chris O’Dowd as he joined Bill Murray and Tom Coyne at my home club, Cork Golf Club, for filming of A Course Called Ireland. A different bib, and a day we won’t forget.

Photographing the 2026 Amgen Irish Open

Oct 31, 2026

Seven days at Doonbeg covering the 2026 Amgen Irish Open for The Irish Examiner, from a close encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump to Shane Lowry’s winning celebration. A personal look behind the lens at one of the most unforgettable weeks of all my times taking photographs.

More Than a Round of Golf: A Marriage Proposal at Old Head

Oct 22, 2026

A first trip to Ireland, a round at Old Head and a surprise waiting on the 12th tee. What began with an email from Arizona became one of my most special golf photography bookings of the year: capturing Damon’s proposal to Samantha.

Photographing the 2026 PGA Cup at The K Club

Oct 5, 2026

A week inside the ropes with Team Great Britain & Ireland at the 2026 PGA Cup. From practice rounds and team portraits to the winning moment, photographing their record-breaking victory at The K Club was an enormous honour, made all the more memorable by the team’s warm welcome.

One Great Group, Three Great Rounds: Photographing a Golf Trip Through Ireland and Northern Ireland

Jul 31, 2026

One group of 16 friends from Dallas, three rounds at Old Head, Royal Portrush and Royal County Down. A personal look at photographing the same group across their Irish golf trip, from planning which rounds to cover to capturing the friendships along the way.

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