A FRESH START

 Alphabet Challenge

 As some members know already from been proposed at the February club meeting and has started since

 then is a fresh start on the Alphabet Challenge

 Some members are aware of how it works, but for New members here is a run down on things you 

 need to know.

 This go to challenge is optional if you want to take part and is open to all ranking categories  

 Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced

 The plan is for you as a member to take photos in the shape of letters from the Alphabet 1 - 26

 Take "A" for example, the right thing for you to do would be to photo anything that looks like in the  

 shape of "A" may it be branches in a tree or biros on your desk, the idea is for you to look around your    

 environment with camera in hand and this form of challenge is open to whatever you choose to shot in     

 the shape of the letters of the Alphabet of course.

 What we don't want to see is a repeat of the same letter, so one picture an "A" or "S" etc.. is enough as    

 long as you finish up with 26 individual letters.

 Another thing we don't need to see is the example taking a picture of a tree and hoping to

 pass it as "T" or snapping a picture Car and saying its for "C"  

 If you take a picture of each letter of the Alphabet you will finish up with 26 photos and you have 

 from now until September's meeting to present it to other members.

 We also ask for you to "Collage" all 26 images on your computer and print it off, presenting your 

 finished masterpiece to the club in September.

 Click Here to see examples of finished collaged images

 There is NO prizes in the end, so we are not asking you to be overly competitive thinking you have to 

 be better than the next person.

 This new challenge is to encourage members to get out taking photos with an idea in mind.

 

 And that's it! 

 Happy snapping everyone

Update on 11/02/25 Meeting

 After our break; 

 We saw Committee members each produce two random images they felt needed some critique from 

 members in the club. In general, feedback of any sort was talked amongst everyone with the committee 

 hopeful to plan for the month ahead with the same Idea only for all members to get involved by sharing

 two images. Might not need to be random, especially if they have an interest of getting involved 

 in the IPF Distinctions, then now is the time to respond soon as they can, share and get active.

 Tonight got some positive feedback as we move forward......

 Tonight also saw the Idea of a New club logo being used on our social media outlets. With majority of 

 members showing their hand to the prospect of something different and more contemporary. Ideally this is still in the works......

Club Meeting - Tuesday 11th February

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

          AGENDA FOR OUR FEBRUARY 2025 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS

    •     Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Marty Cooke/Tristan Otto
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Waterdroplets" Photography
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight Sunday 09th February via the following links:

                 (Cause of Poweroutages/Internet issues the due date for entries to be submitted has changed)                                

                  

                  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

          

            ∙     In our second half of the meeting, the Committee members have each been asked to   

                    showcase two of their images that will be open to criticism/thoughts/ideas

                    (mainly on what you like about the image/s, and ways you think it could be improved).  

                    Any member with some constructive feedback is freely open to comment

                    Hopefully paving the way for future activity in the club, eg.  Judging, Motivations, Challenges etc..... 

                    

                    Not a meeting to be missed by any means especially those having the definite and positive desire not do things

                    

Weekend Away 2025

With the summer looming over us, we intend to spend our weekend away at Inishmore, County Galway July 11-13th

For a number of years now before we spend our weekend away we have asked members to organise their own accommodation and transport at your own convenience 

The following message is from our social coordinator Ann Doherty:

 

We are heading to Inishmore island for our weekend away 11-13 July 

There are 3 places where you can book in Kilronan which is the main village when you get off the ferry .

Aranisland Hotel .

2 nights per 2 person sharing.

B& B Chalets .. sea view 

To book a room use the website

www.aranislandshotel.com 

Pay 30% which is non refundable

The hotel will provide an evening meal for €30 for 3 courses. I will confirm at a later date if they will provide it for non residents .

Kilronan Hostel 

Book online  

www.kilronanhostel.com

For 2 nights B&B in a 6 bed dormer room.

Twin rooms were not available when I checked on line .

Pierhouse B&B  

Info@pierhousearan.com   

A double/twin room including breakfast. They just have a flat room rate in peak season so there is no single room rate. To confirm a reservation they will  take credit card details (Visa or Mastercard) to hold the reservation but there is no charge until guests arrive. These can either be emailed to them or you can call them @ 086-8227660 which is their winter contact number.

Cars are not allowed on the island but there are minibuses that will take us around . For more energetic people they can rent bicycles .

The ferry departs  Rossaveel, Connemara — Ticket prices start at €12 – €22 one-way and €17 – €34 for return ferry from Rossaveel.

People of a certain age holding a bus pass can go free provided they have their card .

It’s first come first served and when the rooms are gone people will have to find their own accommodation if they choose to book later .

(There is other accommodation/places on the island)

Could you please text me when you book a place & where you are staying so I can keep a record on the number who are attending.

(Please refer to WhatsApp group for price quotes at each stay) 

(Ann can be contacted through the club WhatsApp group)

Email; boylecameraclubinfo@gmail.com to be added to the WhatsApp group (membership only).

The club has been to Inishmore in the past

Hopefully we can visit this scenic Island in the best of the summer

This is a weekend away with Boyle Camera Club so it is expected you bring your Camera equipment (please be cautious at all times)

Booking earliest is required as this is a busy time of year!

Update on 14/01/25 Meeting

Last nights meeting:

After our break, We paved the way for Brian Munnelly and his Waterdropets photography session.

Brian has been part the Boyle Camera Club Committee in recent years, so it was nice to catch up with him and 

learn from the experts

Here's a shot from Garry Fitzgerald from the night

 

       

Club Meeting - Tuesday 14th January

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

          AGENDA FOR OUR JANUARY 2025 CLUB MEETING  IS AS FOLLOWS

    •     Chairpersons Address 

          ∙      Announcements 

          ∙      AOB           

    •     Motivation Slideshow  

          ∙      Presented by Martin Cooke and Judged by Margaret Dolan/Martina Morris
                  The Theme for this Months Motivation was "Food and/or Drink" Photography
                  All entries can be seen HERE on Flickr   

          ∙     Entries can be uploaded before midnight 11th January 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

          

            ∙     After our break, former committee member Brian Munnelly, will walk us through his

                    Waterdroplets Photography session and perhaps give us more insight in the process of 

                    doing something like this in home comfort.

                    Brian is no stranger to waterdroplet photography having given the club a taste for the 

                    process in previous years.

                    

                                

                                                    

                    Club members will need to bring your equipment to tonights meeting

                    All you will need is your Camera, Tripod and any shutter remote for the camera 

                    you may have to partake in activity.

                    Not to be disappointed, please check and see if your batteries are fully charged, the night 

                    before.

            ∙     Also tonight presentation "Photographer of the Year" prizes include winners in 

                    categories.......Advanced, Intermediate and Beginners respectively.

 

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