Thu 17 Sep 2026 - Open Night
Join us for Galway Camera Club’s Open Night on Thursday, 17th September at 8pm, as we launch an exciting new season of photography.
The evening will provide an introduction to the programme for the year ahead, including our competition themes, guest speakers, photography outings and other club activities. It’s an opportunity to meet fellow members, find out what’s planned and look forward to another enjoyable and inspiring year of photography. New members always welcome.
Thu 24 Sep 2026 - Richard Duff from Irish Photographic Hides
What a great start to this years programme - Richard Duff from Irish Photographic Hides - based in Ballyfin. Richard wont just be talking about the wonderful captures that can be obtained in hides but about northwards to Sweden, Golden Eagles and more. As I say a great start!
Thu 1 Oct 2026 - An Introduction to Photography for All
Tonight is for everyone! Whether you’re completely new to photography or have years of experience, it’s a great opportunity to refresh the basics, share ideas, perhaps pick up some new tips and tricks — because no matter how experienced we are, there’s always something new to learn. And don’t forget to bring along your camera!
Thu 15 Oct 2026 - Multi Award winning Press Photographer of the Year - James Crombie
Multi Award winning Press Photographer of the Year - James Crombie presents his award winning photography and talks about his experience of his job of being a photographer and published author. A night not to miss!
Thu 22 Oct 2026 - An indoor night with an outdoor theme with club member Martin Whyte
Sharing knowledge, skills and talent in a club is so important and tonight club member Martin Whyte will do just that and possibly a few personal secrets that help him get those amazing and sometimes amusing shots!
Entries for Digital "Open" theme due.
Thu 29 Oct 2026 - All Aspects of Printing tonight with Andreas Reimenschneider
All aspects of printing and more tonigth with Anreas Reimenschneider - we all need to know about printing and what is involved, down to the paper used etc., so an important information night.
Thu 5 Nov 2026 - Its Judging Night with Darach Glennon
Tonight is the first of our competition judging and its great to welcome Darach Glennon to judge our digital "Open" theme.
Thu 12 Nov 2026 - Protrait Workshop with Sean McConaghy
Tonight we are having a Protrait workshop with Sean McConaghy - so dont forget those cameras, tripods etc. A night of knowledge collecting so dont miss out on this one!
Print entries for the Brian Callaghy competition due.
Thu 19 Nov 2026 - Local Photographer Shay Stanley
We are lucky to have such talent in our area and some of that talent will be displayed by Shay Stanley tonight. https://www.instagram.com/shanestanleyphotography/
Thu 26 Nov 2026 - Brian Callaghy Print judging tonight with John Kidney from Athlone
Our first print competition judging tonight for the Brian Callaghy cup. Judging will be by John Kidney from Athlone.
Thu 3 Dec 2026 - Martin Kiely Burren Photography
Once again we have talent galore on our doorstep - Martin Kiely (Burren Photography) will be giving his presentation tonight.
Thu 10 Dec 2026 - Christmas Outing on the Streets of Galway
Galway at Christmas is special and lucky are we to have so many photography opportunities right in front of us. Light trails, street photography, action shots etc etc. and a great social night as well. Put this date in your diary.
Thu 10 Dec 2026 - Christmas Break until 14th January 2027 and then back with a Zoom!
Christmas Break until 14th January 2027 when we come back via zoom. Have a wonderful Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
Thu 14 Jan 2027 - ZOOM 8PM - Oliver Wright - Yorkshire based Photographer
From the comfort of your home, we are back via ZOOM tonight @ 8pm with Oliver Wright a Yorkshire based photographer who specialises in wildlife, macro and adventure photography.
https://www.instagram.com/shanestanleyphotography/
Entries for digital Street Photography due
Thu 21 Jan 2027 - ZOOM 8PM - Rich & Laura Howard - based in Tamp Bay, Florida
What an opportunity we have tonight to see Rich & Laura Howards passion and life through zoom. Tonight we get to see sharks, whales, dolphins etc. Based in Tampa Bay, Florida but via zoom tonight we will get to see marine life from around the world that some only dream of getting to see.
Thu 28 Jan 2027 - Back in ATU with Steve Scott judging Digital "Street Photography" theme
Back in ATU tonight, we welcome back Steve Scott to judge digital "Street Photography".
Entries for digital "Small Things Like These" due
Thu 4 Feb 2027 - Member's "5" Night
Member's night - opportunity to show your work.
Entries for Print "Life in Galway" theme for the Sweeney Cup due.
Thu 11 Feb 2027 - Back to ZOOM 8pm with Joe Doyle judging digital "Small Things Like These"
Back in Zoom mode with Joe Doyle judging digital competition theme "Small Things like These" @ 8pm
Thu 18 Feb 2027 - Presentation by the wonderful Brendan Lawlor
Galway Camera Club is delighted to welcome back Brendan Lawlor for what is always a wonderful night of photography and chat.
Thu 25 Feb 2027 - Judging of the Sweeney Cup competition "Life in Galway"
Judging of the print competition Sweeney Cup, theme "Life in Galway" by Ryszard Tomnicki.
Thu 4 Mar 2027 - Member's "Unedited" Night
The popular "Unedited" night of pictures taken by members on our outing are shown tonight - location to be confirmed.
Entries for the print "West of Ireland" due
Thu 11 Mar 2027 - A Night Out with Club Member Jim Keller - weather dependent
A night out with a difference - Club member Jim Keller with be doing what he does well - lights trails with slow shutter speeds. Weather dependent!
Thu 18 Mar 2027 - Judging of Print "West of Ireland" theme with Podge Kelly
Podge Kelly is always a welcome guest to Galway Camera Club and this time he is judging our print "West of Ireland" competition.
Thu 25 Mar 2027 - Holy Thursday - Club Closed
Holy Thursday - Club Closed - See ye on 1st April and that is no April Fools!
Thu 1 Apr 2027 - Don Soule - Sports Photography
This is no April Fool - we have Don Soule giving a presentation to Galway Camera Club. This will be action filled photography for many reasons, so dont miss out on this night.
Thu 8 Apr 2027 - Kieran O'Mahony from Blackwater Camera Club
Blackwater Camera Club is one of those talented clubs and we are delighted to have Kieran O'Mahony join us tonight for a presentation of his work.
Thu 15 Apr 2027 - TBC
TBC
Entries for digital theme "More Than a Game" now due
Thu 22 Apr 2027 - Judging of last competition Digital "More than Just a Game"
Judging of last competition of the season with the digital "More Than Just a Game"
Thu 6 May 2027 - Our Important AGM
The all important AGM is an important night for any club, so please mark this date in the calendar and we will see you there.