Summary of our May club meeting

Last night, we were delighted to welcome guest speaker Linda Kelly, who shared her views and insights on nature and the environment in and around Roscommon.

Linda gave the club a greater awareness of safety and the impact humans can have on animals. Her wonderful images and short videos were enjoyed by everyone in attendance. She also presented her research and reports on Mote Park, County Roscommon, located approximately 45 kilometres from Boyle.

Linda is passionate about educating young people and regularly brings her work to schools, helping children learn more about nature and wildlife. We wish her every success going forward, and as a club, we would like to sincerely thank her for taking the time to visit and speak with us.

Boyle Arts Festival Exhibition

Exciting News! We have a venue for our clubs Boyle Arts Festival Exhibition (stay tuned for updates) What we do know is the festival will run from July 16th - 25th

In the meantime, Members are encouraged to prepare for our annual Boyle Arts Festival Exhibition. We request that each member submit four high-quality images for consideration. One of these images will be selected for printing and inclusion in the exhibit. Submissions should preferably be made no later than the club’s May meeting.

NOTE: May meeting was the last time to get your images to the committee with a USB stick therefore since we have low numbers we will leave the dropbox link open for a further two weeks, the link can be found on our dedicated club WhatsApp group.

The four images submitted must include:

• One black and white photograph

• One portrait format photograph

• One landscape format photograph

• One Image of the member’s preference

Images to be printed at 16" X 12" and mounted.

Before submitting your images please resize your 4 images to suit.

Annual Weekend Away: Bellmullet, County Mayo.

Our yearly photography weekend trip to Bellmullet, County Mayo, is scheduled from June 26th to June 28th. Members planning to attend this friendly photography getaway are advised to book accommodation near the center of Bellmullet town as early as possible, as lodging may become fully booked if left too late. A range of activities will be planned for the weekend.

We also spoke to members about bringing their cameras to next months meeting

where we will set out on Boyle town for a walk with our gear to capture the fine details of Boyle.

Club Meeting - 12th May 2026

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

          CARD PAYMENTS are now accepted at the door of our monthly meetings.  

          AGENDA FOR OUR MAY CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS

    •     Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB        

   

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙      Presented by Garry Fitzgerald and Judged by Ann Doherty/Sara Andrews
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Patterns and/or Textures" themed Photography
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight Saturday 9th May 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 are joined by County Roscommon Photographer Linda Kelly. 

                  Linda enjoys her nature and environmental photography and invites us tonight to keep us

                  up to date on how she sees our furry creatures around us that we maybe missing on a day

                  to day basis.

                  Some of yous may already know Linda from sharing her world through exhibitions around

                  Roscommon and her Social media including Facebook/Instagram.

                  No animal or bird is too small or too big for Linda—she quietly shares her love for Ireland’s

                  beautiful wildlife.

                 

                  Her Facebook account & Her Instagram account.

                  So you are invited to come along and enjoy our May meeting with Linda and ourselves.

May Bank Holiday Outing to the Bluebells

We will be visiting Derreen Bluebells Woods in Boyle to enjoy the annual bluebell bloom and surrounding forestry.

To accommodate the majority of members, the main group will meet on Sunday 3rd May. However, for those who prefer, you are welcome to meet at the same time 10:00 AM on Bank Holiday Monday 4th May at the car park located through the woods adjacent to Derreen Woods, just off the N4 between Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon.

Please check the forecast and if it does not suit on either date there is always the second day to decide.

If you wish, you are more than welcome to attend on both days and sit down later with coffee and a scone with other members at the local Ardcarne cafe.

                            Image credit: Garry Fitzgerald

Summary of our April club meeting

Last nights meeting was an educational meeting, we learnt about upcoming projects and all things concerning members. As our speaker was unable to attend the meeting due to personal reasons out of our control, we hope to have her and welcome her as speaker in future meetings especially our May meeting where there is a strong possibility, (stay tuned for updates).

Things we learnt on the night:

Boyle Arts Festival Exhibition

Exciting News! We have a venue for our clubs Boyle Arts Festival Exhibition (stay tuned for updates) What we do know is the festival will run from July 16th - 25th

In the meantime, Members are encouraged to prepare for our annual Boyle Arts Festival Exhibition. We request that each member submit four high-quality images for consideration. One of these images will be selected for printing and inclusion in the exhibit. Submissions should preferably be made no later than the club’s May meeting.

Our motivational secretary will distribute a Dropbox link in the next 48hrs VIA our WhatsApp group, for you to upload your digital submissions. Alternatively, members may bring their images to any meeting before or during the May meeting for upload via the club laptop.

The four images submitted must include:

• One black and white photograph

• One portrait format photograph

• One landscape format photograph

• One Image of the member’s preference

Images to be printed at 16" X 12" and mounted.

Before submitting your images please resize your 4 images to suit.

Annual Weekend Away: Bellmullet, County Mayo

Our yearly photography weekend trip to Bellmullet, County Mayo, is scheduled from June 26th to June 28th. Members planning to attend this friendly photography getaway are advised to book accommodation near the center of Bellmullet town as early as possible, as lodging may become fully booked if left too late. A range of activities will be planned for the weekend.

Upcoming Motivations, Outings, and Guest Speakers

Discussions also covered where months before members expressed significant interest, particularly requesting a Photoshop workshop and this led to a couple of members bringing PS learning magazines/books to the meeting for those wanting to learn Photoshop and its technics. This may lead to members learning to use the software in their own environment at their own pace.

The night concluded with a solution to placing our Images during future exhibitions. 

Work is ongoing to resolve the issue and will be up and ready in time for our summer exhibit.

Club Meeting - 14th April 2026

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

           New Update: CARD PAYMENTS are now accepted at the door of our monthly meetings.  

          AGENDA FOR OUR APRIL 2026 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS

    •     Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB        

   

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Martin Cooke/Garry Fitzgerald
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "St.Patricks Day" themed Photography
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight Saturday 11th April 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 are joined by County Roscommon Photographer Linda Kelly.

                  Linda enjoys her nature and environmental photography and invites us tonight to keep us

                  up to date on how she sees our furry creatures around us that we maybe missing on a day

                  to day basis.

                  Some of yous may already know Linda from sharing her world through exhibitions around

                  Roscommon and her Social media including Facebook/Instagram.

                  No animal or bird is too small or too big for Linda—she quietly shares her love for Ireland’s

                  beautiful wildlife.

                 

                  Her Facebook account & Her Instagram account.

                  So you are invited to come along and enjoy our April meeting with Linda and ourselves.

Ballina Exhibition underway

 Now that our Ballina Library Exhibition is now up and running in its first week we would like to look back and give a sincere Thanks to Minister Dara Calleary on the launch of our springtime exhibit, it goes without saying it is an excellent showcase of images by our participating members and the dedication and commitment by the committee to get the exhibit going is beyond comprehensive, we would also like to thank Ballina Library for the use of their premises, it is well and truly an excellent venue for an exhibit like ours.For directions to the library and more information about Ballina, please CLICK HERE for Google Maps.

For those interested in acquiring any of the displayed images, arrangements can be made after the exhibition concludes. Full details on how to purchase a mounted image will be available at the Ballina Library exhibition.

Opening hours to the exhibition depends on the opening of the Library and those hours are;

Mondays - CLOSED

Tuesdays - 10am-7pm

Wednesdays - 10am-7pm

Thursdays 10am-5pm

Fridays 10am-5pm

Saturdays 10am-4pm

Sundays - CLOSED

If your going or from Ballina there is an ample amount to do in this bustling town, here is a number of interests;

While visiting the exhibition, take the opportunity to explore the charming town of Ballina. Nestled on the River Moy Estuary, Ballina is renowned for its salmon fishing and offers a wealth of activities for visitors . From historical sites like Belleek Castle Museum and the Jackie Clarke Collection to outdoor adventures such as Stand Up Paddling (SUP), archery, and cycling, there's something for everyone to enjoy . Make a day of it and immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of County Mayo.

Friday 27th March 2026

Ballina Library Exhibition: A Springtime Showcase in County Mayo

Our club is delighted to announce its members' exhibition at the Ballina Library in County Mayo, running from March 27th through to the end of April. This exciting showcase of local talent offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the vibrant artistic community of Ballina.

Official Launch Event

The exhibition will officially launch on Friday, March 27th, at 7:00 PM. We are honored to have Minister Dara Calleary leading the opening ceremony. Attendees can enjoy complimentary refreshments, and the event is free and open to the public. We warmly invite everyone to join us for an evening of art and community.

Discover Ballina

While visiting the exhibition, take the opportunity to explore the charming town of Ballina. Nestled on the River Moy Estuary, Ballina is renowned for its salmon fishing and offers a wealth of activities for visitors . From historical sites like Belleek Castle Museum and the Jackie Clarke Collection to outdoor adventures such as Stand Up Paddling (SUP), archery, and cycling, there's something for everyone to enjoy . Make a day of it and immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of County Mayo.

For directions to the library and more information about Ballina, please CLICK HERE for Google Maps.

Purchasing Artwork

For those interested in acquiring any of the displayed images, arrangements can be made after the exhibition concludes. Full details on how to purchase a mounted image will be available at the Ballina Library exhibition.

Do keep an open mind on our social accounts for any further updates and developments on;

Our Facebook account: CLICK HERE please.

Our Instagram account: CLICK HERE please.

We look forward to hear from attendees, as any positive reviews/critique are wholesomely welcomed!

Eircode: Ballina Library - F26 R299

Summary of our March club meeting

Club Meeting Summary

Ballina Library Exhibition (County Mayo)

The club’s exhibition at Ballina Library in County Mayo will run from March 27th through the end of April. The official launch is scheduled for March 27th at 7:00 PM, led by Minister Dara Calleary. Refreshments will be provided, and the event is free and open to the public.

For those interested in purchasing any of the displayed images, arrangements can be made after the exhibition concludes. Full details on how to acquire a mounted image will be available at the Ballina Library exhibition.

Boyle Arts Festival Exhibition

Members are encouraged to prepare for our annual Boyle Arts Festival Exhibition. We request that each member submit four high-quality images for consideration. One of these images will be selected for printing and inclusion in the exhibit. Submissions should preferably be made by the club’s May meeting.

Our motivational secretary will distribute a Dropbox link for digital submissions. Alternatively, members may bring their images to any meeting before or during the May meeting for upload via the club laptop.

The four images submitted must include:

• One black and white photograph

• One portrait format photograph

• One landscape format photograph

• One photograph of the member’s preference

Further details regarding this topic will be provided soon.

Annual Weekend Away: Bellmullet, County Mayo

Our yearly photography weekend trip to Bellmullet, County Mayo, is scheduled from June 26th to June 28th. Members planning to attend this friendly photography getaway are advised to book accommodation near the center of Bellmullet town as early as possible, as lodging may become fully booked if left too late. A range of activities will be planned for the weekend.

Upcoming Motivations, Outings, and Guest Speakers

Discussions also covered upcoming motivational sessions, outings, and guest speakers for next month’s meetings. Members expressed significant interest, particularly requesting a Photoshop workshop. This may lead to an opportunity for experienced members to share their knowledge on the subject.

Exhibition Signage

The meeting concluded with the signing of members’ mounted images for the Ballina Library exhibition.