Boyle Camera Club
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Meetings on the second Tuesday of the month at 8pm, St. Joseph's Resource Centre, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month at 8pm in St.
Boyle Camera Club was founded in October 2007 and currently has more than 60 members. We were the first fully designated Digital Camera Club in Ireland and we are affiliated to the Irish Photographic Federation. We aim to provide an opportunity for members to learn more about photography and join like-minded enthusiasts for presentations, tips, monthly motivations, photo shoots and field trips etc
07/08/2026
📢 Notice to All Members
It’s that time of year again when everyone deserves a well-earned break!
As we do every year, there will be no monthly club meeting in August, so we won’t be meeting at our usual venue. Enjoy the time off, as we’ll all have plenty to keep us busy in preparation for our next meeting on Tuesday, 8th September.
If you’ve ever thought about joining our club, we’d love to welcome you! Whether you’re experienced or completely new, everyone is welcome. Come along, meet new people, and enjoy being part of a great group.
Have a fantastic August, and we’ll see everyone in September!
Sunflower Children’s Hospice a step closer with planning application
Communities across the region are encouraged to rally around Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation’s plans to bring the Sunflower Children’s Hospice to life
On 23 June 2026 Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation announced submission of its planning application for the landmark Sunflower Children’s Hospice. This pioneering children's hospice in Castlebar, County Mayo will provide specialist care and support for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families and serve eight western counties, including County Roscommon.
The Sunflower Children’s Hospice will become the first children’s hospice to be built outside Dublin and the first new children’s hospice developed in Ireland in over 15 years. Designed as a state-of-the-art in-patient and respite facility, the 36,000 sq. ft. hospice will provide a warm, therapeutic and family-centred environment for children and young adults.
The overall project is expected to cost up to €14 million. The plans were first unveiled in November 2025 and the Foundation has already raised an impressive €7.5 million through community fundraising and donor support.
All sales of images from our exhibition will be donated to
Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation
Last night, our club members officially launched this year’s Annual Exhibition as part of Boyle Arts Festival 2026.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Sean Mullarkey for officially opening the exhibition, and to his dearly loved Aunt Catherine for all her help and support in the lead-up to the event. We also want to acknowledge the tremendous work of our committee and members, whose commitment, dedication, and hard work made this exhibition possible.
A special thank you also goes to Tony Murphy. It was wonderful to see such positive energy and high spirits throughout the evening.
Finally, a huge thank you to everyone who came along to support us and help launch this year’s exhibition. Your presence made the occasion even more special.
This year, all proceeds from artwork sales will be donated to the upcoming new Mayo/Roscommon Children’s Hospice, helping to support an incredibly worthwhile cause.
Our exhibition is now open to the public throughout the festival from 11:00am to 6:00pm until 25th July (closed Sundays and Mondays) at An RĂoga Arts Centre, Boyle, Co. Roscommon.
We look forward to welcoming you over the coming days.
Images in comments
Credit to: Mary Lane
15/07/2026
Results of the July Monthly Motivation for "Rule of Thirds" themed Photography is as follows;
Beginners -
N/A
Intermediate -
1st Place - Arron Southgate - Porto Street
2nd - Derek featherstone - Blacksod Lighthouse
3rd - Sara Andrews - bike
Joint 3rd - Sean O'Rourke - On Easky Pier
Advanced -
1st Place - Karen Skelly - Jammin'
2nd - Margaret Dolan - Lighthouse
3rd - Gary Fitzgerald - Bellmullet
Joint 3rd - Marty Cooke - Ballyglass Lighthouse
Overall winners: Arron Southgate - Porto Street
We had an impressive 73 entries.
Follow the link to preview all images on Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/.../albums/with/72177720329645019
To keep up to date with Boyle Camera Club ongoings why not visit our website via the follow link: https://boylecameraclub123.blogspot.com
Or stay inspired by hitting the follow button on our Instagram profile:
https://www.instagram.com/boylecameraclub/
Thank you to all that participated as we look forward to the next motivation "Leading Lines" themed photography.
Next meeting September 8th 2026
As always new members are always welcome
12/07/2026
Boyle Camera Club Annual Exhibition 2026
We are pleased to invite you to the launch of the Boyle Camera Club annual members exhibition for 2026. Held in conjunction with the Boyle Town Arts Festival, this year's exhibit will run from July 16th to July 25th. We are delighted to return to the top floor of An Rioga (the former Royal Hotel) for this significant showcase of local photographic talent.
The exhibition will be officially launched on Thursday evening, July 16th, at 7:00 PM by Head of Finance Roscommon County Council Sean Mullarkey. We encourage all members of the community and art enthusiasts to join us for this opening reception.
This year’s display features over 80 photographs presented across high-quality monitors and physical panels. All images showcased are available for purchase during the exhibition. If you are interested in acquiring a piece, please speak with one of our club members on duty at the venue.
Exhibition Details:
Venue: An Rioga (Former Royal Hotel), Boyle, Co. Roscommon (Top Floor)
Dates: July 16th – July 25th (Note: The exhibition is closed on Sunday and Monday)
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM daily
We look forward to welcoming you to Boyle to celebrate the art of photography.
All images on display are available for purchase during the exhibition. Simply speak with any seated club member on duty.
11/07/2026
Our Next Meeting - Tuesday 14th July, Meeting starts at 8pm
Venue: St. Joseph's Resource Centre (behind St. Joseph's Church), Boyle, Co.Roscommon.
Full details at: https://boylecameraclub123.blogspot.com/2026/07/club-meeting-14th-july-2026.html
We can also be found on Instagram: or https://www.instagram.com/boylecameraclub/
Also on the photography website/App "Flickr" : Camera Club or https://www.flickr.com/photos/boylecameraclub/albums
CARD PAYMENTS are now accepted at the door of our monthly meetings.
As always new members are very welcome to join!
04/07/2026
There is always a first time.
Why not make it today.
Get in touch if you feel like joining our friendly club.
10/06/2026
Results of the June Monthly Motivation for "Colours" themed Photography is as follows;
Beginners -
1st place - Tristan Otto - Badges
Intermediate -
1st Place Derek Fetherstone - On the Look out
2nd Sara Andrews - yellow
3rd Martina Morris - Colourful peddle cars
Advanced -
1st Place - Hugh Rooney - Tram approaching
2nd - Gary Fitzgerald - Ted spining
3rd - Ann Doherty - Poppy
Overall winners: Hugh Rooney - Tram approaching
We had an impressive 78 entries.
Follow the link to preview all images on Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/.../albums/with/72177720329645019
To keep up to date with Boyle Camera Club ongoings why not visit our website via the follow link: https://boylecameraclub123.blogspot.com
Or stay inspired by hitting the follow button on our Instagram profile:
https://www.instagram.com/boylecameraclub/
Thank you to all that participated as we look forward to the next motivation "Rule of Thirds" themed photography.
Next meeting July 14th 2026
As always new members are always welcome
06/06/2026
Our Next Meeting - Tuesday 9th June, Meeting starts at 8pm
We urge members to bring their cameras for a walkabout Boyle town.
Venue: St. Joseph's Resource Centre (behind St. Joseph's Church), Boyle, Co.Roscommon.
Full details at:https:https: //boylecameraclub123.blogspot.com
We can also be found on Instagram: or https://www.instagram.com/boylecameraclub/
Also on the photography website/App "Flickr" : Camera Club or https://www.flickr.com/photos/boylecameraclub/albums
CARD PAYMENTS are now accepted at the door of our monthly meetings.
As always new members are very welcome to join!
13/05/2026
Results of the May Monthly Motivation for "Patterns/or textures" themed Photography is as follows;
Beginners -
N/A
Intermediate -
1st Place - Derek Fetherstone- Centre of attention
2nd - Mary Lane - Empty
Joint 2nd - Gordan Chuen - IMG_0070
3rd - Sean o'Rourke - Striped Field
Advanced -
1st Place - Margaret Dolan - Bisection
2nd - Robert Gillan - Selfridges
3rd - Celine King - GALAXIES
Overall winners: Margaret Dolan - Bisection (Image Displayed)
Joint overall winner: Derek Fetherstone- Centre of attention (Image Displayed)
We had an impressive 68 entries.
Follow the link to preview all images on Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/.../albums/with/72177720329645019
To keep up to date with Boyle Camera Club ongoings why not visit our website via the follow link: https://boylecameraclub123.blogspot.com
Or stay inspired by hitting the follow button on our Instagram profile:
https://www.instagram.com/boylecameraclub/
Thank you to all that participated as we look forward to the next motivation "Colours" themed photography.
Next meeting June 9th 2026
As always new members are always welcome
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