Thu 2 May 2024 - AGM
AGM tonight - as already stated it is very important that members of the club would attend their AGM. It is your opportunity to see the background workings of the club, finances, election of new (or not) committee members. In other words your time to also have your say, so please do attend.
Thu 25 Apr 2024 - Judging of the last competition Connemara Print
Tonight we have Podge Kelly to judge our last competition of the 2023-2024 season - the Connemara print.
We have our AGM next week on the 2nd May and it would be really appreciated if everyone that can come will attend. It is very important for a club to have a good attendance at their AGM, so please mark it in your calendar.
Thu 18 Apr 2024 - This is one with a difference - Kay Synott
Kay Synott, secretary of Galway Camera club, will be giving a presentation on biodiversity, with emphasis on our native flora and information on when and where to look for these to photograph. Kay will present her own photos on same with guidelines for settings etc.
Thu 11 Apr 2024 - There will be an interesting presentation tonight by Nicholas Grundy
Local photographer Nicholas Grundy is welcomed back with a diverse range in his presentation.
Thu 4 Apr 2024 - Judging of digital "Happiness is ..."
We have our own local photographer Mike Shaughnessy to judge this happy theme!
Entries for Connemara print will be due on the 11th April for judging on the 25th April.
Thu 28 Mar 2024 - NO CLUB TONIGHT - HOLY THURSDAY
No club tonight as it is Holy Thursday.
Thu 21 Mar 2024 - Judging of Panel Print competition
Galway Camera Club is delighted to have such a wonderful judge, as our own Ann Sweeney, to judge this competition.
Entries for the digital theme "Happiness is ...." are due in by midnight the 24th March to be judged on 4th April.
Thu 14 Mar 2024 - Tutorial tonight - Models
Tonight we will have models in the club - aspects of Andreas's presentation last week will come in handy here.
Thu 7 Mar 2024 - Aspects of Portrait photography by Andreas Riemenschnieder
Delighted to have Andreas talk to us tonight about different aspects of portrait photography - this is a topic that will be of interest to everyone as we all take pictures of others, whether family or friends, so always good to get more information, tips and ideas.
Please note that entries for the Panel Competition are due tonight.
Thu 29 Feb 2024 - Presentation on Hides with Richard Duff
Something different tonight - a presentation on Hides with Richard Duff.
Thu 29 Feb 2024 - Interested in Hides - well tonight is the night.
Richard Duff will be telling us all the secrets of photography in the hides.
Thu 22 Feb 2024 - Judging of digital theme "Seascapes"
Judging of our "Seascapes" digital competition takes place tonight - judge/judges will be revealed on night.
Fri 16 Feb 2024 - A night for everyone!
Tonight is a social night for members and family. The club is having an exhibition of members work in the Rowing club in Woodquay. So start getting pictures sorted! More details closer to time.
Thu 8 Feb 2024 - Deirdre Deegan presentation on Composition
Great having Deirdre Deegan giving a presentation on a very important aspect of photography - Composition.
Entries for Digital "Seascapes" are due.
Thu 1 Feb 2024 - Inhouse Tutorial
There will be an inhouse tutorial tonight - so cameras with batteries charged and bring along your tripod if you have one.
Thu 25 Jan 2024 - Judging Night of digital "Autumn" theme
We welcome Darach Glennon to judge our digital "Autumn" theme with an interesting talk on the impact AI could have on photography.
Thu 18 Jan 2024 - Tutorial Night at club
Tutorial night in club for all members.
Thu 11 Jan 2024 - We start 2024 with a wonderful photographer from Kerry on Zoom - John Hooton
John Hooton will be kick starting the 2024 Season with a zoom presentation.
Entries for Digital "Autumn" theme are due
Thu 14 Dec 2023 - Club Christmas Break Dates
The Camera Club will be taking a break for the Christmas period - our last night of this year will be our Christmas Market outing on the 14th December. No club on the 21st and 28th December and 4th January 2024, returning on the 11th January 2024.
We wish you all a very lovely and peaceful Christmas and happy snapping but dont forget your entries for the digital "Food for Thought" are now due on the 19th December.
Thu 14 Dec 2023 - Christmas Market Shoot
A night of out and about with the cameras in the Christmas Market - weather of course permitting.
Thu 7 Dec 2023 - Judging Theme 2 "Out on the Street"
Our judging tonight will be by local Street Photogrrapher Steve Scott.
Thu 30 Nov 2023 - Guest Speaker Professor Zhang
We are delighted to welcome Professor Zhang as our guest speaker tonight.
Thu 23 Nov 2023 - Judging Brian Callagy Print Competition
Judging of the Brian Callaghy competition will be by Sheldon Long and entries for the digital "Out on the Street" competition are now due.
Thu 16 Nov 2023 - Different tonight A ZOOM with Tina Claffey
Its a ZOOM tonight! We are delighted to have Tina Claffey join us via Zoom to enjoy some of the wonders of Macro photography.
Thu 9 Nov 2023 - Guest Speaker Stewart Kenny
Guest Speaker - Stewart Kenny join us while Stewart explores the world with his camera.
Entries due - "Open" print for the Brian Callagy competition.
Thu 2 Nov 2023 - Members Night
Member's night - a chance to showcase some of the member's pictures.
Thu 26 Oct 2023 - Judging Theme 1 "Open"
Judging of digital theme 1"Open" with Jim McSweeney
Thu 19 Oct 2023 - Guest Speaker Paul Madigan
Guest Speaker Pau Madigan on Wildlife
Thu 12 Oct 2023 - Workshop night
Inhouse workshop - details to follow
Entries due for theme 1 digital "Open" competition
Thu 5 Oct 2023 - Guest Speaker Frank Grealish
Guest Speaker Frank Grealish on Aviation Photography at 7.30pm with a get to know new members from 7pm to 7.30pm.
Thu 28 Sep 2023 - Guest Speaker Podge Kelly
Galway Camera Club is delighted to open our 2023-2024 Season with Podge Kelly introducing "A Journey in Photography".
Thu 21 Sep 2023 - Opening night for 2023-2024 Season
Galway Camera Club are delighted to announce that our opening night of the 2023-2024 Season will be on Thursday 21st September in ATU's Cluain Mhuire campus, Wellpark, Galway H91 DY9Y at 7.30pm. Join us for an information night on the great guest speakers the club will be hosting, competitions and judging that will happen throughout the season and lots more. New members are always welcome but please be aware that numbers are limited.
Wed 28 Sep 2022 - Guest Speaker - Podge Kelly
Delighted to start our Season with Guest Speaker Podge Kelly introducng a "Journey in Photography".