PICTURES: Tullamore Camera Club announce winners of their annual photography awards

Tullamore Camera Club held their annual photography awards at their January meeting, which also coincided with the group's AGM.

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Front row, left to right: Joan McKenna, Anna Marie Falcinelli, Marie Kearns, Mary Theresa Clancy

Back row, left to right: Mary O'Grady, David Gethings, Seán McKenna, Cliff Webb, Rosie Cummins, Bridie Roe

The Photographer of the Year 2025, as voted by the members, is the highly talented Kieran McEvoy, who produced a wonderful array of photos during the year, covering many genres, including macro, wildlife and landscape photography.

The recipient of the Shield for 2025, once again voted by the members, was Marie Kearns, for her captivating wildlife and landscape shots.

A new category, Photograph of The Year, was introduced for 2025. Andrea Hunt of Dublin School of Photography was the judge for this category.

She chose Kieran McEvoy's atmospheric shot of The Wolftrap in the Slieve Bloom mountains as the winning shot.

All prizes were presented by Tullamore Camera Club Chairperson, Cliff Webb.

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Tullamore Camera Club usually meets at 8pm on the last Thursday of each month in the Offaly History Centre.

Their next meeting takes place on Thursday, February 26 at 8pm. New members are always welcome as no experience is required.

They also have an exhibition currently in The Bridge Shopping Centre and people are encouraged to visit and have a look at what's on display.