Happy New Year

To our Friends and Families

May the New Year bring Health, Happiness and Vision in 2025

From everyone associated with the club

Best wishes this year and next

 Boyle Camera Club  would like to wish all members, friends and neighbours near and far....

 a safe and Happy Christmas 

So as we post our cards, deck the halls & wrap our presents

remember to stay safe and stay warm this winter

And we shall see you all again very soon....

Our theme for the next months meeting is "Food and/or Drink"

We look forward to seeing you all compete. As always, new members are very welcome.

Update on 10/12/24 Meeting and Christmas party

Last nights meeting: Last nights meeting we began with the presentation for a small donation toward

Roscommon/Mayo Hospice, The cheque was handed over to Mike Smith (Chairperson) from the Hospice community

Pictured in the following Image is Mike Smith accepting the gift by Chairperson Marty Cooke and the 

Boyle camera club committee and all members that are not included in the picture

Pictured: Boyle camera club

committee passing on 

a gift to Mike Smith -Chairperson

Roscommon/Mayo Hospice

Club Meeting & Xmas Party - Tuesday 10th December

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

          AGENDA FOR OUR DECEMBER 2024 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS

    •     Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by M.Cooke
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Macro" 
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight 7th 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

           

     •     After Our Break

          

            ∙     As some may now be aware, tonight we will hold our Xmas gathering with 

                    hot food, treats and refreshments.

                    We call for our past and present members to attend 

                    And wish to finish out the year with a bang and a laugh

                    

                        

           ∙     Tonight we will also be presenting a cheque to Mayo/Roscommon Hospice

                   It is a little donation we do from the preceeds of our club Exhibition every year

Update on 19/11/24 Meeting

Last nights meeting: Last night we held our meeting a week later than our usual monthly meeting,

due to the weather forecast a week earlier, tough the weather didn't look promising yesterday as there were signs of snow during the meeting, we would like to thank the members that turned up especially 

those whom had a long journey home and those who were wise not to travel.

After our break: We discussed the importance of understanding the "exposure triangle" lead by 

M.Cooke with Questions and interest we continued for less than an hour before making out the door before the road conditions worsened. 

Below are some links to you tube videos concerning the exposure triangle;

       •     https://youtu.be/3eVjUrY9a9c?si=lHBgkR2zCJLRIuZE 

       •     https://youtu.be/iWfdxE1om6A?si=JmX51i5_2YANgQBj

       •     https://youtu.be/YAt4315-uH4?si=rjsaZ7pYlXap0aZW

       

Pre-postponed Meeting Date - Tuesday 19th November

DOORS OPEN AT 8:00PM. MEETING BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 8PM! THE ENTRANCE FEE IS €5

          AGENDA FOR OUR NOVEMBER 2024 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS

    •     Chairpersons Address 

          ∙       Announcements 

          ∙       AOB           

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙       Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Una Duffy
                   The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Minimalism" 
                   All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr

 Tea/Coffee Break

           

     •     Update

          

           ∙      As we know the weather played its part last Tuesday night where our usual time and place 

                    for our meeting was postponed 

                    On Tuesday November 19th at 8:10pm the meeting shall go ahead at the same venue, but

                    without our previously planned speaker T.Murphy

                    Tony was due to give a talk on the physics of the exposure triangle but with his work 

                    schedule he will not be with us on the night,

                    Though it might be a great idea for members to quiz the committee with questions/issues 

                    you had prepared for Tony and hopefully get resolved going forward. 

                     

Reminders

          ∙     Future motivations & events: TBA

          ∙     Please note: Five euro admission paid at the door of each meeting contributes toward 

                  general cost of running our meetings as remaining levy cumulated is funded to  

                  support club and members for future activities and events within the club

          ∙     Members are reminded annual subscriptions can now be collected for 2025

                  Subscriptions are renewed every January 

                  New members should fill in a membership form via this website(printer required) or ask a   

                  committee member for a form at any meeting you attend

                  Paid members will be added to the WhatsApp group 

                  (ask for a committee member to be added)

                 

                  Click Here to view membership rates and information including forms

   

          ∙     With the 52/52 Challenge now underway and many members participating, entry fee of €5 is

                  due for collection, please ensure this is paid up to date with the treasurer, (Martina)

                  Click Here to view the current submissions on Flickr

          ∙     Monthly motivation for December "Macro" Photography

*CANCELLED/POSTPONED - CANCELLED/POSTONED*

Due to the status-yellow fog warning issued by Met Eireann for tonight, the committee have decided that, for the safety of all club members, we shall cancel tonight's club meeting. Hopefully we shall run the meeting *next* week. If so, details will be announced here.

___________________

All entries from this month can be seen HERE on Flickr

https://www.met.ie/warnings-today.html

Club Meeting - Tuesday 12th November

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

          AGENDA FOR OUR NOVEMBER 2024 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS

    •     Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Una Duffy
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Minimalism" 
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight 9th 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

                 

     •    

 Tea/Coffee Break

           

     •     After Our Break

          

            ∙    

                 As promised at the last meeting, Tony Murphy will begin his talk with members after the break

                 The topic on the night will be the "Exposure Triangle" the reason to know your way using your Camera 

                 and understanding this form of technic going forward or moving out of Auto settings

                   

  

   

  Members will also need to bring along your camera to the meeting 

Any issues or questions you have using your equipment we will try and get it resolved

                   

2024 Annual General Meeting Update

After our break:

Our AGM took place tonight beginning with reports from Chairperson, Treasurer And Secretary

Followed up with the election of a New Committee for the next 12 months 2024 & 2025

The following have been elected or reelected:

•   Chairperson - Matin Cooke (reelected) - Proposed by M.Dolan, 2nd by G.Fitzgerald

•   Motivational Secretary - Matin Cooke (reelected) - Proposed by M.Lane, 2nd by M.Morris

•   Treasurer - Martina Morris (reelected) - Proposed by M.Reynolds, 2nd by K.Skelly

•   Secretary - Una Duffy (elected) - Proposed by M.Dolan, 2nd by M.Morris

•   Webmaster - Gary Fitzgerald (reelected) - Proposed by M.Lane, 2nd T.Murphy

•   P.O.T.Y and 52/52 Officer - Margaret Dolan (reelected) - Proposed by G.Fitzgerald, 2nd by M.Morris

•   Social Coordinator - Ann Doherty (reelected) - Proposed by C.King, 2nd by T.Murphy

•   Non-Exective Committee Members include: 

Andy Rimmer - Proposed by T.Murphy, 2nd by M.Dolan,

Micheal Reynolds - Proposed by C.King, 2nd by M.Cooke, 

Sean Gillespie - Proposed by M.Cooke, 2nd by C.King, 

And Mary Lane - Proposed by M.Morris, 2nd by M.Dolan.

We would like to thank former committee members for your contribution to the club

Club Meeting and AGM - Tuesday 8th October

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

          AGENDA FOR OUR OCTOBER 2024 CLUB MEETING AND AGM IS AS FOLLOWS

    •     Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Marty Cooke
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Black and White" 
                  All entries can be seen here on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight 5th 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

                 

     •    

 Tea/Coffee Break

           

     •     After Our Break

          

            ∙     AGM 2024

                   Tonight we focus on the Annual General Meeting of 2024

                   We will begin to discuss the possible positions and electoral roles of Boyle Camera Club

                     

                    ∙ Chairperson  

                    ∙ Treasurer

                    ∙ 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 presented by Martina Morris

                   And a Secretary report presented by Celine King

                    

Update on 10/09/24 Meeting

After our break:

(The Chairperson could not attend the Meeting last night but it was handled incredibly well by the committee members)

Members of the club had their say in trying to improve and also added suggestions for the club moving forward from our summer break.

At one stage guest speakers, places of interest and motivations was a hot topic and 

all notes kept will be addressed at the next committee meeting, 

tough the AGM Meeting is next month majority of the now committee members will surely hold on for another year.

There was also new members to the 52/52 photo competition and we wish them well over the next year or so.

This begins this coming Saturday with first submissions due by midnight 20th September. 

52/52 BOYLE CAMERA CLUB PHOTO CHALLENGE

52/52 Photo Challenge recommences for 2024/2025 

Starting from Saturday 14th - 20th September(Week one)

All entries must be uploaded by midnight every Friday

for the following 52 weeks (one photo per week)

Challenge is open to all members (Advanced, Intermediate and Beginners)

Click Here for a full list of rules

also 

Click Here to join the Flickr Group

 

ENTRY FEE €5

We look forward to seeing you compete

As always, new members are very welcome

Club Meeting - Tuesday 10th September

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

AGENDA FOR OUR SEPTEMBER 2024 CLUB MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS

Our Perpetual Cup Notice

Sunday 11th August '24

at ABBEY TOWN, BOYLE, COUNTY ROSCOMMON, F52 TA48

  

 

Boyle Camera Club Perpetual Cup   

Boyle Camera Club - 14th Annual Exhibition - in association with Boyle Arts Festival

The opening of Boyle camera club members exhibit is now officially underway with thanks to 

co-founder & guest speaker Seán O’Dowd (proud father of Actor ∙ Comedian Chris O'Dowd) 

and to the hard-working club committee members for making it all happen

 

Seán gave a speech to members of the public and fellow club members, squeezing in interests and insights to the clubs present status

The images hung on the wall amounts to 24 framed pictures with 90+ images viewable on screen

Our collection of images co-ordinates alongside the Boyle Arts Festival 2024 as part of the arts

Images and raffle tickets are for sale for the full duration of the exhibition

Our Exibition is held only when Boyle Library doors are open from Friday 19th July - Saturday 27th July

Click Here for directions to Boyle Library (google maps)

Opening hours to the Library are:

∙ Thursday 18th July: Exhibition Launch 7pm

∙ Friday's 19th & 26th July - 10am to 5pm (closed for lunch 1pm - 2pm)

∙ Saturday's 20th & 27th July - 10am to 5pm (closed for lunch 1pm - 2pm)

∙ Sunday's 21st July (DOORS ARE CLOSED)

∙ Monday's 22nd July (DOORS ARE CLOSED)

∙ Tuesday 23rd July - 1pm - 8pm

∙ Wednesday 24th July - 10am - 5pm (closed for lunch 1pm - 2pm)

∙ Thursday 25th July - 1pm - 8pm

  Moylurg Room in the Library holding our exhibition

  M.Cooke(chairperson) accepting Seáns speech

We are looking forward to your visit

See you soon!

Club Exhibition from 18th-27th July

We are excited to announce our annual Boyle Camera Club members Exhibition Launches on Thursday 18th at 7pm (with Sean O'Dowd) in conjunction to the Boyle Arts Festival 

And runs everyday while Boyle library is open to the public except Sundays and Mondays this includes Fridays, Saturdays & Wednesdays 10am-5pm (closed for lunch 1pm-2pm)

And Tuesdays & Thursdays 1pm-8pm

Be sure to call in to chat to our friendly members , view the local photographic talent and avail of the raffle to win picture/s of your choice.

As always all Images are for sale with proceeds going to a local charity(unnamed)

Update on 09/07/24 Meeting

After our break:

Prizes were received to the overall winners and runner-ups of the 52/52 & 26/26 and they were:

2023/24 52/52 Overall Winner:  Margaret Dolan

2023/24 52/52 Runner-up: Sean Gillespie

2023/24 26/26 Overall Winner: Derek Featherstone 

Margaret Dolan receiving their prize from Marty Cooke(Chairperson)

Sean Gillespie receiving their prize from Marty Cooke(Chairperson)

Derek Featherstone receiving their prize from Marty Cooke(Chairperson)

A big congratulations to the members and well done to all members for participating

         Click here to view the 26/26 Challenge Final Submissions                

         Click here to view the 52/52 Challenge Final Submissions

Details of the next 52/52 challenge was announced at last nights club meeting with no definite date

But will begin some time in September shortly after Septembers meeting

Weekend Break-Away 2024

BOYLE CAMERA CLUB WEEKEND AWAY IS THIS WEEK FRIDAY 5th - 7th JULY

DESTINATION IS CLOGHANE, COUNTY KERRY, NORTH OF DINGLE, V92 PV48

THE DINGLE PENINSULA IS A PHOTOGRAPHERS DREAM AND THIS WEEKEND WE HOPE TO CAPTURE MANY A PICTURE, 

SO HAPPY SNAPPING TO THOSE THAT WILL BE COMING AND GOING

                

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO INCLUDE YOUR NAME SIMPLY TEXT

THE CLUB THROUGH WHATSAPP WETHER YOU ARE TRAVELLING.

COMMUNICATION IS KEY AND THERE IS NOW A WHATSAPP GROUP OPEN

TO MEMBERS FOR THE DINGLE TRIP

Club Meeting - Tuesday 9th July

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

AGENDA FOR OUR JULY 2024 CLUB MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS

Update on 11/06/24 Meeting

After our break: 

We had the results from last evenings presentation 52/52 winners and runners-up and also 26/26 winners 

First submission for the 52/52 challenge started on 24th March 2023 with 18 members

competing and ended on 22nd March 2024 with a smaller number completing the quest

During the year, it was brought to the committee to create a 26/26 challenge for the 

new members that missed out at the start. First entry started midway to the 52/52 challenge 

with fewer members. 

Both comps finished on the same night and at yesterdays meeting all results was brought forward by 

co-club founder Tony Murphy 

Tony had a few things to say while giving his final verdict and these results were:

2023/24 52/52 Overall Winner:  Margaret Dolan

2023/24 52/52 Runner-up: Sean Gillespie

2023/24 26/26 Overall Winner: Derek Featherstone

Congratulations to all members for participating

Details of the next 52/52 challenge to be announced on the club WhatsApp group or at monthly meetings 

                  Click here to view the 26/26 Challenge Final Submissions                

                  Click here to view the 52/52 Challenge Final Submissions

Club Meeting - Tuesday 11th June

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

AGENDA FOR OUR JUNE 2024 CLUB MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS

Update on 15/05/24 Meeting

We had our very own Matthew Gammon as speaker last night, which was very informative

and surely he has given us members a different approach to photography, from chatting to 

us about his printing technic to the aspects of entering the Irish Photography federations competitions for both club and individual past and future and also his journey in the business in achieving his goals in doing so, Matthew also displayed some of his work physically and on the big screen, 

And we thank Matthew for educating us and wish him the very best in his new studio.

Last night also saw members bring camera equipment to the meeting that was no longer needed 

and would have liked to share with other members that may have found better use for it, 

this practice was a non-profit share/swap basis and turned out to be a great idea by members

MOTIVATION RESULTS for "Abstract" Photography

Beginners - 1st place - Miriam Harte - Blue Ocean

                   2nd place - Judith Kennedy - Pavement Reflections

                   3rd place - Miriam Harte - Pause

Intermediate - 1st place -  Martina Morris - Abstract

                       2nd place - Derek Fetherstone - Abstract 4

                       3rd place -  Mark Stewart - Beauty in a Portaloo

Advanced - 1st place - Ann Doherty - Reach for the Sky

                   2nd place - Margaret Dolan - Water

                   3rd place - Celine King - Aqua Borealus

Overall winner by  Ann Doherty - Reach for the Sky

Click Here to view all images on Flickr

Thank you to all that participated as we look forward to the June motivation

Club Meeting - Tuesday 14th MAY

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

AGENDA FOR OUR MAY 2024 CLUB MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS

Boyle's Blooming Bluebells

Such a fantastic bloom we have this year of the mighty bluebells

Boyle Camera Club took full advantage with an official club outing twice on both occasions 27/04 and a week later on 06/05 (yesterday)

Members used their free time to gather for the chatting and photo opportunity And the forestry did not disappoint

Dorreen woods, Boyle, Co. Roscommon is a must for photo enthusiasts and the pros

Thank you to the 17 members who shared 62 of their images and these can be viewed on Facebook:

Click Here to be redirected to the Facebook post, 

below is just some hand picked images from the two day outing

By Karen Skelly

                                              By Margaret Dolan

By Sara Andrews

By Niall Kiernan

                                                      By Una Duffy

                                                           

 

By Margaret Mulligan

Competitive Event

Weekend of Saturday May 18th 

Coming up is the IPF distinctions event

it is on in Mullingar Arts Centre Lower Mount Street, Mullingar, County Westmeath

The sitting will assess Licentiates, Associates and Fellowships.

Club panels will be displayed next door on the Saturday and Sunday in the Atrium of the County Council Buildings from noon

 

Applications is now closed for this sitting at this weekends event, although some might be interested

in attending the event for a better idea the requirements of future applications, as some members may want to individually 

parttake in as distinctions are held several times a year by the Irish Photographic Federation

Click Here for further info

Future sittings this year will be held: 

Portlaoise Saturday 21st September          Applications: 16th July to 13th August

Saturday 27th April and Monday 6th May 2024

 We visit Derreen Bluebells woods in Boyle for the annual bloom of the bluebells and forestry.

 It has been decided to suit majority of active members relating to the poll recently taken on the 

 WhatsApp club group and to stage a two day visit on the days we will be meeting at 10am Saturday

 27th April and Again on Bank Holiday Monday 6th May also 10am at the newly developed car park

 adjacent to Derreen woods just off the N4 between Boyle and Carrick-on-Shannon.

 If you would like to by all means come along to both days and get in on the activities.

 Illustrated in picture is the meeting point where we will gather and set off as a group

                       

  

We will head to the Derreen woods to shoot some photos located about 1.5km along the R285 after leaving the N4 Dublin road (heading toward Knockvicar or Keadue)

Stick to the Ardcarne Garden Centre road to know your on the right path

As some may use the opportunity to go due to this is an official club outing and will gain extra points in the tally for Photographer of the Year within the Club.

Update on 09/04/24 Meeting

MOTIVATION RESULTS for "Night Time" Photography

Beginners - 1st place - Miriam Harte - purple moon

                   2nd place - Judith Kennedy - night reflections

                   3rd place - Susan Curran - oliva beach

Intermediate - 1st place -  Sean McGlacken - four post (4)

                       2nd place - Mary Lane - starry night

                       Joint 2nd -  Mark Stewart - security light

                       3rd place - Catherine Mullarkey - in the night garden

Advanced - 1st place - Robert Gillan - quayside

                   2nd place - Celine King - make your own rainbow

                     Joint 2nd Micheal Reynolds- pirate Queen

                   3rd place - Karen Skelly - blue bridge

Overall winner by Sean McGlacken - four post (4)

Thank you to all that participated as we look forward to the May motivation

                                                                  REMINDERS

         ∙     BOYLE CAMERA CLUB WEEKEND AWAY IS FROM FRIDAY 5th - 7th JULY

                 DESTINATION IS CLOGHANE, COUNTY KERRY, NORTH OF DINGLE 

                INCLUDE YOUR NAME SIMPLY BY TEXTING THE CLUB THROUGH WHATSAPP

                FOLLOWING YOUR BOOKING OF ACCOMMODATION..........MORE INFO TO

                FOLLOW BY TEXTING OR CLUB MEETINGS

Club Meeting - Tuesday 9th April

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

AGENDA FOR OUR APRIL 2024 CLUB MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS

23/02/2024 Workshop

 Kevin Lim workshop in Boyle town

Many thanks to Kevin Lim for yesterday's informative intake of street photography from your perspective to our Boyle Camera Club members. The day was really enjoyed and it shone through. Many members had a kind word to say on the workshop outcome and the lessons learned that made it truly enjoyable to be there. After the morning introduction to street photography with Kevin, members flowed out to the streets to practice the art for themselves, after about 1hr 30mins we all gathered back in the clubhouse for lunch (many thanks to Martina Morris for organising the catering) from where Kevin closed out the day with some of his best insights to our abilities with the camera curbside along Boyle town where it was experienced....

Below is some of the images taken by members 

By Gary Fitzgerald

By Sara Andrews

By Matthew Gammon

By Celine King