Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Club Meeting and Xmas Party - Tuesday 9th December

DOORS OPEN AT 7:45PM. MEETING BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8PM! THE ENTRANCE FEE IS €5

          AGENDA FOR OUR DECEMBER 2025 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS


         Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB        

   

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Celine king/Michael Reynolds
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Motivated Light" themed Photography
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight Saturday 6th December via the following links:                                

                  Beginners - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                  Intermediate - Click Here to upload your images for this category 

                  Advanced - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                 

                 Please note: Links may not be available after due date

                 Next Month Motivation: to be announced at next meeting




     •     Tea/Coffee Break  -  Christmas Party       

          
           ∙        Tonight we will hold our Xmas party with hot food, treats and refreshments.
                    We ask as many to attend, as this is our last gathering before we ring in the new year. 
                    
                    


                        

         
           ∙     Tonight we will also be presenting a cheque to Brothers of Charity
                 It is a donation we do from the proceeds of our club Exhibition every year




Friday, November 14, 2025

Challenge commences soon


The 52/52 Challenge will commence soon, with the first submissions due by midnight on Saturday 22nd November.


For the first time ever, a 26/26 Challenge will run alongside the 52/52

The 26/26 Challenge will finish at the 26-week mark, offering a shorter option for those who feel 52 weeks is too much.


Flexibility: Participants may begin with the 26/26 Challenge and switch to the 52/52 Challenge within the first six weeks if they decide to go the full distance. Conversely, participants who start with the 52/52 Challenge may opt out within the first six weeks and complete the 26/26 Challenge instead. In either case, they should notify any committee member.


Entry fee: €5 for either challenge and due at the next Club meeting.

All entry fees will form the prize fund, and the club will match the total amount, doubling the final prize for the winners.


Theme:

You may submit images on any topic throughout the challenge, or choose a specific theme each week.


Submissions:

A Flickr Group will be made available in the days leading up to the first submission deadline. (Shared on club WhatsApp group soon!)

You must:

1. Join the group and upload your weekly images before midnight every Saturday

                Any image submitted must be taken between Saturdays and not from your archive.


        2.   Create an album in your own Flickr account titled:

52/52 2025/26 or 26/26 2025/26


3. Title each entry in the format, for example:

1/52 Three trees     or      1/26 Three trees

2/52 Flying bird      or      1/26 Flying bird

•   3/52 Urban space     or      1/26 Urban space, etc.


           4.     EXIF data must be visible to qualify as an official submission.


           5.   •   Click Here  to be directed to the 52/52 Flickr group, alternatively 

              •    Click Here to be directed to the 26/26 Flickr group, to join.

                


These challenges are a great opportunity to get out with your camera gear, explore, and enjoy the freedom of freelance photography

Please take care in challenging conditions — and who knows, we may cross paths out in the field for a chat.


Let the clicking begin! 📸







Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Update on 11/11/25 Meeting

Summary of Tonight’s Meeting

We began last night’s meeting with a talk on flash photography by one of our members, Michael Reynolds.
Michael covered topics including the use and understanding of flash in both indoor and outdoor settings.
It was a detailed and insightful discussion that encouraged questions and demonstrations for both beginner and advanced members.

It’s great to see members engaging in these talks, and we hope this continues as good practice for future guest speakers.

We also discussed several new ideas brought forward by the newly elected committee, including more field trips, exhibitions, and competitions — all aimed at elevating the club as we move into the new year.

We also had the presentation of prizes to the winners of the 52/52 challenge.
Displayed image is Garry Fitzgerald accepting his prize from Chairperson Andy Rimmer.
All other winners were absent from last nights meeting, therefore prizes will be handed out accordingly.
















Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Club Meeting - Tuesday 11th November

DOORS OPEN AT 7:45PM. MEETING BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8PM! THE ENTRANCE FEE IS €5

          AGENDA FOR OUR NOVEMBER 2025 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS


           Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           


    •      Before Our Break          

        
          ∙      Our very own County Mayo man Michael Reynolds, will give a presentation on flash photography.
                 Using and understanding flash in photography is very important, and now is your chance to  
                  ask questions. Michael will surely be open to any insights you may have on the topic, so be 
                  sure to share what you have learned with Micheal and the rest of the group.
                  Getting involved in the club is what it's all about!



     •     Tea/Coffee Break           

          

     •     After Our Break

          
          ∙        Motivation Slideshow  

                 Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Catherine Mullarkey/Mary Lane
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Autumn" themed Photography
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight Saturday 08th November via the following links:                                

                  Beginners - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                  Intermediate - Click Here to upload your images for this category 

                  Advanced - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                 

                 Please note: Links may not be available after due date

                 Next Month Motivation: to be announced at next meeting

                 





Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Club meet-up at Lough Key Forest Park

 Boyle Camera Club members to meet-up at Lough Key Forest Park.
 On Saturday 25th of October and Sunday 26th of October at 12pm on both days,
 BCC members are asked to meet-up on either day or both if you feel fit to do so at the main building.
 Members will need to bring their camera equipment, eg. camera and tripod - and the price of a coffee/tea to shop at the cafe,
 The November monthly motivation theme is "Autumn" so there we will split up or in a group walking
 around the park snapping every opportunity we get from the autumn season celebrated and spectated.
 We do ask the public to be weary if you see a camera pointed in your direction as it may not be the
 photographers intension to photograph other people only to capture the autumn season. 
 P.O.T.Y points will be awarded to anyone in attendance and this will add to your score come the end of the year.
 This maybe the Club's last outing of the year so a message to members is for you not to miss out, and
 come along for the chat and banter.
 For the anyone that knows Lough Key Forest Park this should be an enjoyable bank holiday weekend. 

 For any members using the WhatsApp Boyle Camera Club group chat do send a message if you have any concerns.

 















Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Update on 14/10/25 Meeting

Summary of Tonight’s Meeting

We began with our usual monthly motivation slideshow, “Looking Up,” followed by the judging session (results below).
Next came the announcement of the 2024/25 52/52 Challenge winners — congratulations to Garry Fitzgerald and Margaret Dolan!
👉 Click here to preview the 2024/25 52/52 Album on Flickr.

During the break, a slideshow featuring highlights from the Balloon Championships was shown, leading into our AGM after tea.

We’re delighted to welcome our newly elected committee members:
M. Cooke, Andy R., Ann Doherty, M. Reynold, Karen Skelly, Celine K., Garry Fitz, Mary Lane, Tony M., Una D.,and M. Morris.

M. Dolan has stepped down from the committee but will continue serving as P.O.T.Y. Officer until the end of this term.

👉 Click here for a full breakdown of the elected roles of each committee member.



Friday, October 3, 2025

Club Meeting and AGM - Tuesday 14th October

DOORS OPEN AT 7:45PM. MEETING BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8PM! THE ENTRANCE FEE IS €5

          AGENDA FOR OUR OCTOBER 2025 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS


         Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Garry Fitzgerald/Laura Jean Zito
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Looking up" themed Photography
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight Saturday 11th October via the following links:                                

                  Beginners - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                  Intermediate - Click Here to upload your images for this category 

                  Advanced - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                 

                 Please note: Links may not be available after due date

                 Next Month Motivation: to be announced at next meeting

                 
              Before our break, we'll announce the winners of the 52/52 challenge,
             with prizes and photos for the two lucky members.



     •     Tea/Coffee Break           

          

     •     After Our Break

          
           ∙       AGM 2025

                   Tonight we focus on the Annual General Meeting of 2025
                   We will begin to look at the possible positions and electoral roles of Boyle Camera Club for the coming year ahead,
                     
                    ∙  Chairperson  
                    ∙  Tresurer
                    ∙  Secretary 
                    ∙  Motivational secretary 
                    ∙  Webmaster 
                    ∙  Social Coordinator 
                    ∙  P.O.T.Y Officer                                       
                    ∙  52/52 Officer/s
                  
                   The current committee would like to encourage continuing and long term members to
                   consider playing an active part in your camera club in the year ahead
                   
                   We will continue with a Treasurer report and a Chairpersons report respectively 
                   
               

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Update on 09/09/25 Meeting

At last evening’s meeting, members discussed the upcoming Hot Air Balloon Championship, which will take place from 20th to 26th September at Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, Roscommon.

Members also shared a slideshow of images from their trip to Inishmore Island, displayed on the club monitor.

A big thank you goes to the members who completed the Alphabet Challenge—it was wonderful to see the variety of images and the creative ways used to represent all 26 letters of the alphabet. This collection was also presented at tonight’s meeting.


Next months meeting we will have our AGM;

Please put your name forward to anyone in the committee if you would like to step up in the 
clubs ongoings, you wouldn't feel out of place as we are always looking for New and Bright 
people in the committee.
                                        The positions for consideration are as follows; 
                   
                                         ∙ Chairperson  
                                         ∙ Treasurer
                                         ∙ Secretary 
                                         ∙ Motivational secretary 
                                         ∙ Webmaster 
                                         ∙ Social Coordinator 
                                         ∙ P.O.T.Y Officer                                       
                                         ∙ 52/52 Officer/s    


Monday, September 1, 2025

Club Meeting - Tuesday 9th September

DOORS OPEN AT 7:45PM. MEETING BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8PM! THE ENTRANCE FEE IS €5

          AGENDA FOR OUR SEPTEMBER 2025 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS


         Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Margaret Dolan/Robert Gillan
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Open" themed Photography
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight Saturday 6th September via the following links:                                

                  Beginners - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                  Intermediate - Click Here to upload your images for this category 

                  Advanced - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                 

                 Please note: Links may not be available after due date

                 Next Month Motivation: to be announced at next meeting

                 

     •      Tea/Coffee Break

                       

     •     After Our Break

          
           ∙      At tonight’s meeting, we will reflect on the summer we’ve had. 
                  To begin with, we’ll preview the Summer Breakaway Slideshow and look back at the fun we had at this year’s Exhibition. 
                  We’ll also share members’ collages from the Alphabet Challenge, and finally, 
                   we’ll discuss ideas and meet-ups for the Hot Air Balloon Championships in Lough Key. 
                  There are plenty of reasons not to miss tonight’s meeting! 

                  Click here to submit your finished Alphabet Challenge project, or 
                    Alternatively you can bring to the September club meeting on a USB stick

                    Click here to submit your weekend away images taken by members that was in 
                 attendance for the weekend away to Inishmore, If you have not done so already.....
                     PLEASE RESIZE ANY IMAGES TO 1024 PIXELS ON THEIR LONGEST EDGE BEFORE UPLOADING (AS PER MONTHLY MOTIVATIONS),
                     BUT NO LIMIT ON HOW MANY IMAGES YOU WANT TO SHARE.




Sunday, August 3, 2025

Our Perpetual Cup Notice

Sunday 10th August 2025

at The Warren, Boyle, County Roscommon, F52 TA48




  















 




Boyle Camera Club Perpetual Cup   


Friday, July 18, 2025

Members Photographic Exhibition

The 2025 Boyle Camera Club Members Photographic Exhibition has been officially launched. Sincere thanks to Cllr. Sean Moylan for officiating at the launch last night.

Venue: An Rioga (Former Royal Hotel), Boyle, Co. Roscommon
Dates: 18th – 26th July (Closed Sunday & Monday)
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM daily
Over 100 photographs will be on display, showcased across monitors and panels.

Join the festivities and take part in our raffle – two lucky winners will each receive an image of their choice!
Tickets: €2 – €5

All images on display are available for purchase during the exhibition. Simply speak with any seated club member on duty.






As always everyone is welcome

Thursday, July 10, 2025

EXHIBITION TIME 2025

Yes, that’s right—it’s that time of year again for our annual Club Members Photographic Exhibition in 2025!

In conjunction with the Boyle Arts Festival, the opening night of our exhibition at An Rioga (Old Royal Hotel) will take place on Thursday, 17th July, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with Cllr. Sean Moylan officially launching the exhibition at 7:00 PM.

Opening hours are from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, except on Sunday and Monday.

The exhibition will be held on the second floor of An Rioga. Quick access is available via a user-friendly lift, or, if you’re feeling energetic, you can take the two flights of stairs.

Be sure to stop by to meet the members and take advantage of the chance to win prizes and purchase some fantastic photographic work!



Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Update on 08/07/25 Meeting

Last evening we had the pleasure to getting to know a little bit more about well known astrophotographer Brian Wilson, from Belmullet, Co. Mayo. 
Brian specialises in getting out with his camera in the dark night sky and photographing our dark skies, the things we dream of when we see his type of work all over the internet. 
He also had a display of images that were awarded in recent times, that were and looked very professional on his behalf. Brian also mentioned he is fond of roaming and stated to be very lucky to be from the west of Ireland and is the reason how he found the passion for astrophotography due to the lowlight pollution that can be be found on that side of the country. He was also very helpful to any questions that were asked and we want to thank him and wish him all the best in journey to achieving his FIPF in the future.


Monday, June 30, 2025

Club Meeting - Tuesday 8th July

DOORS OPEN AT 7:45PM. MEETING BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8PM! THE ENTRANCE FEE IS €5

          AGENDA FOR OUR JULY 2025 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS


         Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Celine King/Una Duffy
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Leading Lines" themed Photography
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight Saturday 5th July via the following links:                                

                  Beginners - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                  Intermediate - Click Here to upload your images for this category 

                  Advanced - Click Here to upload your images for this category

                 

                 Please note: Links may not be available after due date

                 Next Month Motivation: to be announced at next meeting

                 

     •      Tea/Coffee Break

                       

     •     After Our Break

          
           ∙      Tonight we have invited Brian Wilson from Belmullet, County Mayo, a well-known 
                  astrophotographer who specializes in capturing images of the night sky, 
                  particularly within the Mayo Dark Sky Park
                  He has shared his expertise in talks and workshops, 
                  explaining the details behind his stunning nightscapes. 
                 
                  Brian will share his endless work with a talk and view of what we miss when we 
                  enjoy our beds too much. 
                  This will be an excellent chance to see the world differently through his lens.
                  





Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Update on 10/06/25 Meeting

Our upcoming exhibition during Boyle Towns Arts Festival from July 17th - 26th
Tonight we discussed any ongoing information members may need to know to stay informed,
address any concerns, and ensure everyone is aligned moving forward. 
Some details of the our upcoming exhibition in the Boyle Arts Festival has now been shared via the Club
WhatsApp group, with more details to follow as submission deadline to submit your four images will remain open 
until Midnight 17th June. 
                 
Please forward four suitable images from your archive you wish the club to exhibit on your behalf.
Like every year we urge members to submit 1 B&W, 1 portrait format, 1 landscape format    
and a fourth image…..300 dpi and 6000 pixels on the longest edge
We ask members to submit as soon as possible to avoid any delay......

The dropbox link to send your images to is Boyle Camera Club Exhibition 2025