- Monthly Competition - Open - Winners 2018
- KPS Photographers of the Year 2018
- FIAP SUCCESS
- SACC Photographer of the Year
- KPS - National Shield Champions 2017
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- Derville Conroy LIPF LRPS AFIAP – Gold Advanced
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- Denis O’ Reilly LIPF – Silver Advanced
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- Eamon Wall LRPS – Bronze Advanced
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- Bernie Kelly – Gold Intermediate
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- Ted Hughes – Bronze Intermediate
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- Margaret Moylan LIPF – Gold Novice
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- Michael Thomas – Silver Novice
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- Photographers of the Year 2018 – Margaret Moylan LIPF (Novice), Bernie Kelly (Intermediate), Derville Conroy LIPF LRPS AFIAP (Advanced)
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- Derville Conroy LIPF LRPS _ Photographer of the Year 2018
Derville Conroy was awarded a Silver Medal in the Mono Print Open (Advanced.)
Denis O’Reilly was awarded a Gold Medal in the Projected Open (non-advanced). Denis was also awarded a Bronze Medal and an Honourable Mention in the Projected Open (non-advanced).
Dieter Rowe Setz was awarded an Honourable Mention in the Projected Open (non-advanced). There were lots of compliments from other clubs. It has been a great year for Kilkenny Photographic Society. Well done to all!!
At the National Shield Competition held in Limerick on Sunday, 26th November, Kilkenny Photographic Society were declared this year’s winners of the National Shield. Of the 26 clubs that entered the competition Kilkenny were award the following honours.
Overall Winners of the IPF National Shield 2017!
Best Colour panel 2017!
Most improved club 2017!
Individual Awards:
Richard Dore- Silver medal- Colour panel
Denis O’Reilly- Bronze Medal – Colour panel
Dieter Setz Rowe – HM – Colour panel.
Well done to all those who submitted photos for this competition and to the very hardworking selection committee of Andy Magan, Karen O’ Hara, Mark Desmond, Derville Conroy and Ned Mahon who gave long hours selecting photographs for the panels and in preparing the successful photos for the competition.
Major Events
KPS Photographer of the Year
Each year we hold a Photographer of the Year (PotY) competition for KPS members. A series of themed competitions, including print and projected, are held and the marks accumulated to find the KPS winning member. The winner receives a PotY trophy and their name is engraved on the KPS perpetual PotY trophy. The competition covers three levels of skill – Novice, Intermediate and Advanced.
Kilkenny Arts Festival Exhibition
In August each year the Society participates in the Kilkenny Arts Festival extravaganza by holding an exhibition of members images as a fringe event.
KPS Transition Year Photography Competition
This is an annual competition for Transition Year students in Kilkenny City, County and surrounding areas. Inaugurated by club member, Donal Byrne, it has grown in popularity over the years.
Other Activities
Society members have also exhibited in Kilkenny Castle with their exhibition ‘Kilkenny War Dead (1914-1918)’. Club members have provided images for the KSPCA annual calendar. More recently the society has been invited by the management of St. Luke’s General Hospital, Kilkenny to provide a permanent exhibition for their arts exhibition area and is currently on display. The society has in the past hosted national photographic competitions in conjunction with the I.P.F. Example of which more recently was the I.P.F Photographer of the Year and I.P.F Nature Photographer of the Year competitions.
Affiliations
The Southern Association of Camera Clubs (SACC) – The Southern Association of Camera Clubs (SACC) is the region of the Irish Photographic Federation (IPF) covering the south of the country from Arklow to Clare
The Irish Photographic Federation (I.P.F) – The Irish Photographic Federation is comprised of photographic clubs throughout the Republic of Ireland. It is governed by a National Council, the members of the Council being elected at the AGM from member clubs.
About us
Kilkenny Photographic Society (KPS) is a medium sized association of photographers with skill levels from beginner to professional. New members (Adults 18yrs and over)are always welcome of any ability from beginners to advanced.
The society’s program varies to the needs of the members, but typically it’s a mix of group outings, guest speakers, workshops and internal competitions. KPS is a member of the Irish Photographic Federation (IPF) and the (Irish) Southern Association of Camera Clubs (SACC) and participates in their competitions. Members also compete in international Photographic Salon competitions. Members are encouraged to pursue accreditations in photography from the IPF.
Where we meet
The current meeting place for Kilkenny Photographic Society is in the Pembroke Hotel, 11 Patrick Street, Kilkenny.
The society meets on Thursday evenings with the formal programme commencing at 8 pm sharp. The room is opened by 7:30pm to prepare for the meeting. It is requested that all mobile phones and other electronic equipment are switched off before the meeting starts.
Pembroke Hotel
Business centre
11 Patrick Street
Kilkenny
R95 VNP4
[056]7783500
Mission
Our aim is to serve our members by encouraging development of their photographic skills through education, exhibitions of photographic accomplishments, friendship with others who share a love of photography and to share our talents with individuals and organisations in our community.
