Summer Exhibition 2018

Congratulations to all Howth Photographic Club members who exhibited in the Club's 2018 Summer Exhibition theme " Abandoned " and the Charlie McDermott Trophy Competition for the very high standard of their photographs and especially to:

3rd place Jean Crowley " Skylight "

2nd place John Carroll " Another View of Europe "

and the winner of the Summer Exhibition and the Club Trophy Competition

Diana Thurmann " Vacant "

and the winner of the Spirit of Howth Trophy Competition

Michael McCormack " East Wind "

Thanks to Pauric McGroder and Darren Kinsella who judged the competitions Thanks to Nualla McDermott and Fingal Co. Co. for their continued support and thanks to everyone who attended the launch. >>> The Exhibition can be viewed in the Old Courthouse Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July from 10am to 6pm daily.

Sam Keegan

Spring Exhibition 2018

Congratulations to all Howth Photographic Club members who exhibited in the Club's Spring 2018 Exhibition and Kaye Mullin Trophy Competition theme " Camera Effects " for the high standard of their photographs and especially to:

3rd place Sam Keegan " Yer Only Man "

2nd place Michael McCormack " King Kong "

and the winner of the Spring Exhibition and Kay Mullin Trophy Competition

Brian O'Loughlin " Rush "

Thanks to all the members who judged the competition Thanks to Fingal Co. Co. for their continued support and a special thanks to the team in Baldoyle Library for all their help. Thanks to everyone who attended the launch. The Exhibition can be viewed in Baldoyle Library up until Friday 27th April

Autumn 2017 Exhibition

Congratulations to all Howth Photographic Club members who exhibited in the club's Autumn 2017 Exhibition themed " Flora & Fauna " for the high standard of their photographs and especially to:

Honourable Mention Kathy Dranse " Dahlia "

Honourable Mention Denis Headon " Wild Flower Heaven "

Honourable Mention Barry Crowley 110 {Tutu x 5}

3rd prize John Carroll " Post Mortem "

2nd prize Michael McCormack " Phoenix Resident "

and the winner of the Autumn Exhibition and the Michael Edwards Trophy Competition Jean Crowley " Peacock "

Summer Exhibition 2017

The Howth Photographic Club opened it’s Summer Exhibition 2017 yesterday in the Old Courthouse in Howth. As usual there were two competitions, the club Summer Trophy and the Spirit of Howth. The standard this year was very high and a most enjoyable evening was had by all. We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their support, with special thanks to Fingal County Council and Supervalu, Sutton. Club Summer trophy results: 1st Brian O’Loughlin 2nd Samuel Keegan 3rd Cathy Dranse Spirt of Howth winner: Diana Thurmann. Of course no competition could take place without judges and we were very lucky to have two very talented ones. A big thank you to Darren Kinsella (Spirit of Howth) and Marek Biegalski (Summer Trophy) for judging the competition.

Spring Exhibition 2017

Congratulations to all Howth Photographic Club members who exhibited in the club's Spring 17 Exhibition themed " Square Format " for the high standard of their photographs and especially to:

Honorable Mention Barry Crowley " Remembered "

Honorable Mention Brian O'Loughlin " the stillness after the storm "

3rd place Michael Caulfield " Howth Lighthouse "

2nd place John Carroll " Dollymount " and the winner of the Spring Exhibition and Kay Mullin Trophy Competition

Diana Thurman " Embraced by the Sun "

Thanks to Aidan Crawley who judged the exhibition Thanks to Fingal Co Co for their continued support and a special thanks to the team in Baldoyle Library for all their help. Thanks to everyone who attended the launch. The Exhibition will run in the Library till Friday 28th April.

Michael Edwards Photography Competition and Exhibition

Howth Photographic Club are currently exhibiting photographs in the Michael Edwards "Remembering 1916 in 2016" exhibition space in Donaghmede Shopping Centre.

Theme: Remembering 1916 in 2016

Date: 1st- 21st August 2016

Location: Donaghmede Shopping Centre (upstairs, located next door to his photography shop.)

View the submissions of the Howth Camera Club here >>> and here >>>

Please also visit Michael Edwards' Blog and Facebook page.

Autumn Exhibition

Congratulations to all Howth Photographic Club members who exhibited in the club's Autumn Exhibition themed " Black and White" for the high standard of their photographs and especially to:

Honorable Mention Kathy Dranse "Morning Mischief with Manny"

Honorable Mention Sam Keegan "Casino Marino"

3rd place John Carroll "Bread"

2nd place Brian O'Loughlin "Coming to get us"

and the winner of the Autumn Exhibition and the Michael Edwards Trophy Competition

Diana Thurman "Light Conversation"

Thanks to Stewart Kenny who judged the exhibition Thanks to Fingal Co Co for their continued support and a special thanks to the team in Baldoyle Library for all their help. Thanks to everyone who attended the launch. The Exhibition will run in the Library till Friday 21st October and can be view on our club website at http://www.howthphotographicclub.com/Past-Exhibitions/Autumn-Exhibition-2016/ regards Sam Keegan www.howthphotographicclub.com

Summer Exhibition 2016

Congratulations to all the photographers who exhibited in the Summer exhibition themed " Splash of Red " and who entered the Charlie McDermott " Spirit of Howth " open photography competition for the high standard of their photographs. Special congratulations to those photographers who featured in the prizes.

3rd Jean Crowley " Wheelies "

2nd Diana Thurman " Three wheeled red bubble "

1st Michael McCormack winner of the Summer Exhibition Club Trophy with " Beefeater "

and Dennis Headon winner of the " Spirit of Howth " Club Trophy with " Home are the Sailors "

Winners of the Charlie McDermott "Spirit of Howth" open photography competition Over 16 Category

1st. Anthony Scullion

2nd. Karin Weinzierl

3rd. Kathy Dranse

Under 16 Category

1st. Aisling Carroll

2nd. Eoin Carroll

3rd. Cathal Collins 

A sincere thank you and “well done” to everyone who took part! Thanks to Darren Kinsella, Michelle La Grue and Nualla McDermott for judging the competitions Thanks to Fingal Co Co for their continued help and support and a special thanks to Charlie and Nuala McDermott for their support in putting it all together.

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Spring Exhibition 2016

Congratulations to all club members who exhibited in the Spring exhibition and Kaye Mullen Trophy competition " 1916 Rising " for the high standard of their photographs and especially to:

3rd place George Troy " Reading the Proclamation "

2nd place Michael Caulfield " Mount Street Bridge "

and the winner of the Spring Exhibition and the Kaye Mullen Trophy Competition Sam Keegan " Arbour Hill "

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Autumn Exhibition 2015

Congratulations to all club members who exhibited in the Autumn exhibition and Michael Edwards Trophy competition " Abstract " for the high standard of their photographs and especially to:

3rd place Barry Crowley " Before and After "

2nd place Barry O'Loughlin" Blocks "

and the winner of the Autumn Exhibition and the Michael Edwards Trophy Competition Denis Headon " Self Containered"

Thanks to Stephen McDonnell for his help in putting it all together and for judging the exhibition Thanks to Fingal Co Co and the team in Baldoyle Library for all their help. Thanks to everyone who attended the opening.

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Summer Exhibition 2015

Congratulations to all the photographers who exhibited in the Summer exhibition themed " People " and who entered the Charlie McDermott " Spirit of Howth " open photography competition for the high standard of their photographs.

Special congratulations to those photographers who featured in the prizes.

3rd Tony Delaney " Action at the Zoo "

2nd Paddy Judge " The Engineer "

1st Sam Keegan winner of the Summer Exhibition Club Trophy with " Out of step "

Winners of the Charlie McDermott "Spirit of Howth" open photography competition

Over 16 Category 1st. Diana Thurmann 2nd. Eamonn O'Murchu 3rd. Brian O'Loughlin

Under 16 Category 1st. Aisling Carroll 2nd. Kevin Owens 3rd. Oisin Cunningham and

Sam Keegan winner of the " Spirit of Howth " Club Trophy with " Main Street to Ireland's Eye "

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Spring Exhibition 2015

Congratulations to all club members who exhibited in the Spring exhibition and Kaye Mullen Trophy competition " Architecture " for the high standard of their photographs and especially to:

3rd place Barry Crowley " Window detail "

2nd place Jean Crowley " High Living "

and the winner of the Spring Exhibition and the Kaye Mullen Trophy Competition

Sam Keegan " Custom House "

Thanks to Joe Doyle for his help in putting it all together and for judging the exhibition Thanks to Fingal Co Co and Charlie McDermott for their continued support and a special thanks to the team in Baldoyle Library for all their help.

Thanks to everyone who attended the launch. And finally we are delighted to launch the Charlie McDermott "Spirit of Howth" open Photography Competition. I attach a copy of the flyer which you might post on your social media site of choice or print copies for display in local Shops, Schools, Libraries, Church's, Clubs etc. and feel free to send it to photo friends. It is only by your efforts taking every opportunity to promote this event that our club can be assured of a successful Summer Exhibition Please do your best to help regards Sam Keegan

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Autumn Exhibition 2014

Congratulations to all the members who exhibited in the Autumn exhibition and Michael Edwards Trophy Competition " Flora " for the high standard of their photographs and to runners up

Michael McCormack " Echinacea " and Michael Caulfield " Can't see the wood for the trees " and especially to this year’s winner of the Autumn Exhibition and Michael Edwards Trophy competition

Denis Headon with his entry "11/11/18"

Thanks to Tom Jenner who judged the competition and critiqued his choices. It is always very beneficial to members to see how judges view their work. We look forward to Tom’s next visit to the club to continue his critique of the other entries. Thanks to Michael Edwards Photography and Fingal Co Co for their continued help and support and to Baldoyle Library for the wonderful exhibition space. Many Thanks to the photography enthusiasts who attended the launch night and for those of you who could not make the opening night the exhibition runs until Friday 17th October in Baldoyle Library. Regards Sam Keegan Club Chairman

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Summer Exhibition 2014

Congratulations to all the photographers who exhibited in the Summer exhibition " Decisive Moment " and the Charlie McDermott " Spirit of Howth " competitions for the high standard of their photographs and especially to:

3rd Barry Crowley " Options "

2nd George Troy " My Everest "

and Barry O'Loughlin winner of the Summer Exhibition Club Trophy with " Now "

Winners of the Charlie McDermott "Spirit of Howth" open competition

Over 16 Category 1st. Esther Diskin 2nd. Bernard Roe 3rd. Pat Carey

Under 16 Category 1st. Aisling Carroll 2nd. Neil Howard

Michael Caulfield winner of the "Spirit of Howth" Trophy with " The two Canaries " a sincere thank you and “well done” to everybody who took part!

Thanks to Darren Kinsella and Charlie McDermott for judging the competitions Thanks to Fingal Co Co for their continued help and support and a special thanks to Charlie and Nuala McDermott for their support in putting it all together. Many thanks to the photography enthusiasts who attended the launch and for those of you who could not make it to the opening night you may view the exhibition which runs until 6pm Sunday 13th July in the Old Courthouse, Harbour Road Howth.

Regards Sam Keegan

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Spring Exhibition 2014

Congratulations to all our members who exhibited in the Spring exhibition and Kaye Mullen Trophy competition " Street Photography " for the high standard of their photographs and especially to:

3rd place Jean Crowley " Street Wise "

2nd place Peter Bates " Emigrant's Memory " and to this years winner of the Spring Exhibition and the Kaye Mullen Trophy Competition

Barry O'Loughlin " Text in the City "

Thanks to Paddy Cruise and the members of St. Benedicts Camera Club for judging our competition Thanks to Fingal Co Co for their continued help and support and a special thanks to the team in Baldoyle Library for their help in putting it all together. Many Thanks to the photography enthusiasts who attended the launch and for those of you who could not make it to the opening night you may view the exhibition which runs until Friday 25th April in Baldoyle Library Regards Sam Keegan