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As a result of a notice in the
parish newsletter the Carrigaline Photographic Society
was formed in November 1985.
The newly formed Society became a member
of the Southern Association of Camera Clubs (S.A.C.C.)
and the Irish Photographic Federation (I.P.F.) which is
the international organising body for amateur photographers
in Ireland. Despite the fact that none of the C.P.S. founding
members had ever been associated with photo clubs/societies,
it was generally commented within the I.P.F. that the
Carrigaline group were the more progressive society within
the Federation, after just a short period of membership.
Members of Carrigaline
served on the national council of the I.P.F. and have
organised major S.A.C.C. competitions in Carrigaline.
During that time the Society won many
of the I.P.F. and S.A.C.C. provincial and national awards,
while individual members won competitions and were awarded
distinctions from the I.P.F.
However, the Society was set up to promote
photography as an art form. Black and white prints, colour
prints and slides as well as the latest digital techniques
are the mediums used by Society members. Some members
process and print their own work. At monthly meetings
Society members present their work for critique and, when
the opportunity arises, the work is exhibited to the public.
The most recent exhibition took place in Carrigaline Library
in September 2005 in celebration of the 20th Anniversary
of the founding of the Society.
Society membership is open to anybody
over 18 years. Being a Photographic Society, the emphasis
is on producing photographic images. Therefore, intending
members need not be concerned about expensive equipment.
Beginners are welcome and instruction is given, but most
members learn from the interaction and exchange of ideas
between members. Weekend field trips, and day trips, are
organised, as are short workshops by Society members.
The Society meets in St. Mary's
Hall beside the Church of Ireland on the Currabinny Road,
Carrigaline on the last Wednesday of each month at 8pm.
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