Thu 18 Sep 2025 - Open Night Thursday 18th September
Galway Camera Club is delighted to welcome members old and new as we return from our summer break. Our new season begins with an Open Information Night on Thursday, 18th September at 8pm, where we’ll share everything you need to know about competitions, guest speakers, and what’s in store this year. It’s also a great chance for everyone to catch up, reintroduce themselves, and get to know new faces in a friendly, social setting.
Location is the White Room in ATU, Mervue Campus, Wellpark, Galway H91 DY9Y
Thu 25 Sep 2025 - 3 Times Press Photographer James Crombie Kickstarts our 2025-2026 Season
Galway Camera Club is thrilled to welcome James Crombie as our opening guest speaker for our 2025-2026 season.
James is one of Ireland’s most highly regarded photographers, having been named Press Photographer of the Year not once, but three times. He works with Inpho Sports Photography, where his exceptional talent for capturing powerful moments has earned him national acclaim. James is also a Canon Ambassador.
Beyond his award-winning press and sports photography, James is also the creator of the beautiful book Murmurations...
Thu 2 Oct 2025 - A night of "Introductory to Photography" for all members 8pm start
Tonight, we’re hosting an in-house Introduction to Photography session. This will be a great opportunity for both new and returning members to refresh the basics and get hands-on practice. Please remember to bring your cameras along—we’ll be putting theory into action!” Start time 8pm.
Thu 9 Oct 2025 - Phone photography is tonight's subject
Tonight’s programme begins with our weekly tutorial from 7:00 to 7:45pm. Then at 8:00pm, our own club member, Vincent O’Connor, will be giving a talk on a topic that’s relevant to us all: how to make the most of our phones for photography. Don’t miss this chance to pick up practical tips on turning devices, that are at our fingertips, into creative tools. Dont forget to bring along your phone.
Thu 16 Oct 2025 - Felix Sproll will be talking about Night Photography
Tonight is about looking up towards the night sky with Felix Sproll. After having to cancel last years presentation due to bad weather, we are delighted to have Felix Sproll with us tonight. Please have a look at his work by clicking on the link https://www.felixsproll.com/ 8pm start
Tonights tutorial starts at 7pm - bring along your camera.
Entries for Digital "Open" theme are now due.
Thu 23 Oct 2025 - Paul Madigan from Blackwater Photographic Society
Tonight we’re delighted to welcome wildlife photographer Paul Madigan from the Blackwater Photographic Society in Mallow, Co. Cork. It has been a few years since Paul last presented to us, and we’re very pleased to have him back. His breathtaking images capture wildlife of all shapes and sizes, bringing us closer than ever to the natural world - always a treat to see his work! Please do have a look at Pauls work through his Instagram account or clicking the Blackwater Photographic Society link https://...
Thu 30 Oct 2025 - Judging of 1st Competition of 2025-2026 season with Sean Lydon
Local photographer Sean Lydon, all the way from Moycullen, will be welcomed to Galway Camera Club tonight to judge the first of this Seaon's competitions. This competitions theme is an "Open" digital. Sean is a Wedding, Press & Events photographer and we are looking forward to Sean's critque tonight. Please have a look at some of Sean's work - https://www.lydonimages.ie/ 8pm start time
Tonight's tutorial start time is 7pm to 7.45pm and please bring your camera
Thu 6 Nov 2025 - John Kelly from The Clare Champanion presents tonight
John Kelly, has worked for The Clare Champion for over 30yrs and is one of those photographers whose pictures are of the ordinary, but when you look at them, they are far from ordinary. Galway Camera Club welcomes John tonight for a presentation of what is simply going to be a great presentation of wonderful pictures and humour thrown in. Dont miss out!
For a taste of what is to come have a sneak preview at https://www.johnkellyphotography.ie/ 8pm start stme.
Tutorial Tonight start time 7pm to 7.45pm -...
Thu 13 Nov 2025 - Sean McConaghy will do an in house workshop on portraiture
Sean McConaghy is a man of many hats, Actor, Writer, Veteran and Photographer. Sean has hopefully settled into Galway having taken over The Lane Studios. Tonight Galway Camera Club welcomes Sean to an in house workshop on portraiture. This should be an interesting and very informative night - please bring your cameras etc for this workshop. Tonights workshop is incorporating our usual tutorial, but will start at 7.30pm.
Entries for Brian Callaghy "Open" print are due tonight
Thu 20 Nov 2025 - Tonight is Member's Own Work
Every member's unique perspective is what makes our club so special, so tonight is the turn of members to show their work. Whether it’s a favorite shot, an experiment, or a work in progress, sharing your photos inspires other members and can spark new ideas. We encourage members not to be shy, to showcase their images and celebrate the joy of photography together in a relaxed and friendly enviornment. So start getting those photos ready.
Start time 8pm
Tutorial tonight 7.00pm to 7.45pm
Thu 27 Nov 2025 - Andreas Riemenschneider Judging Brian Callaghy "Open" print competition
We are definitely lucky to have in Galway and surrounding areas so many talented photographers and amoung them is definietely Andreas Riemenschneider. Andreas is a former member of Galway Camera Club and has kindly judged competitions for us before. We are delighted to have him judging this particular competition The Brian Callaghy print. Start time 8pm
Tonight is the last of our tutorials and it starts as usual at 7.30pm to 7.45pm - dont forget to bring that camera.
Thu 4 Dec 2025 - Adrian Megahey gives us our final presentation for 2025
Galway Camera Club is delighted to have yet another local talented photographer giving a presentation to the club. It is a marvelous way to finish in ATU for 2025. Please have a look at Adrian's work and get a taste of whats to come. https://www.megaheyphoto.ie/ Start time 7.30pm.
Entries for the Digital themed competition "The EYes Have It" are now due.
Reminder that next Thursday the 11th, we will be out and about (weather permitting) on the streets of Galway for our Christmas photo Session - always a good night of fun and...
Thu 11 Dec 2025 - Our Annual Christmas Streets of Galway Tradition Continues
Our Christmas tradition continues! Celebrate the season with our annual Christmas outing in Galway, so join us on the festive streets of Galway for an evening of twinkling lights, seasonal spirit, and plenty of fun. There’ll be laughter, banter, and—if we’re lucky—some actual photography too! Don’t forget your camera, tripod, spare batteries, and wrap up warmly.
Thu 8 Jan 2026 - Simon Allen to judge via ZOOM
Judging of the Digital competition "The EYes Have It" takes place by zoom and will be judged by Simon Allen. 8pm start
Thu 15 Jan 2026 - Tesni Ward from the UK presenting via Zoom
Galway Camera Club is delighted to have Tesni Ward, a UK based wildlife photographer, giving our presentation of 2026 via zoom. Tesni is well know for her wonderful wildlife photography and more and this is a great opportunity to see Tesni's work from the comfort of your own armchair! Please do have a look at some of her work to wet the appetite!
Entries for the digital competition "Motion" now due.
Thu 29 Jan 2026 - Brad Anderson Judging Digital "Motion"
Back in ATU, Mervue to hear Brad Anderson, from Photo One Studios which is located in Galway, judging our first competition of 2026 on the theme "Motion".