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Camera club gets back in focus after summer break

By Sean Moriarty
Killarney Camera Club will prepare for its 20th anniversary by hosting an online open night on September 16.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions the club has been unable to meet in person so it is inviting current and potential new members to an online Zoom meeting next Thursday.
Newly appointed club chair Yvette O’Shea will give an outline of activities planned for the year head including details of a special exhibition to mark two decades of the club.
The club’s Photographer of the Year, Keith Johnson will also give a presentation of his work.
“We are delighted to have recently recommenced going on outings taking in Ardfert, the Dingle peninsula and Glanteenassig Park over the summer and finishing with a weekend workshop on the wonderful Dingle peninsula. We are currently planning a weekend visit to our friends in the East Cork Camera Club in late September,” club secretary Anne Kelly told the Killarney Advertiser.
“We run seven themed competitions over the course of the year and the entries are gently critiqued by two experienced members which is a great way to learn how to improve our photos.”
New members should contact secretary@killarneycamerclub.ie and the club will send a Zoom link for the meeting.
Meetings will continue every second Thursday at 7.30 pm from September to June. They will take place online for the time being but the club hopes to return to physical meetings at the Brehon Hotel either later this year or earlier next year.
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Camera club returns after summer break
Killarney Camera Club will begin its new autumn season with an open night in The Brehon Hotel on September 28. This is the first meeting since the club broke up […]

Killarney Camera Club will begin its new autumn season with an open night in The Brehon Hotel on September 28.
This is the first meeting since the club broke up for the summer – new members are invited to attend the open meeting later this month .
“Our final competition of the last season was our Open Print competition in June, and 20 unique and enthralling prints were on display in The Brehon on the night. Well done to everyone who put in the time, effort and expense to enter the competition. Thanks also to the many members who were involved in the logistics of bringing the season’s end competition to fruition.,” said club secretary Deirdre O’Donoghue.
“Throughout the year we hold a series of zoom meetings, fortnightly, and also have many in-house presentations of guest speakers , in their respective areas of photographic expertise , as well as occasional photographic outings throughout the club’s calendar year.”
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Kilcummin Comhaltas CCE launches trad music initiative
A new initiative from Kilcummin Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in association with Conor Moriarty sees the branch offer group music classes for those interested in traditional playing. Conor is combining with […]

A new initiative from Kilcummin Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in association with Conor Moriarty sees the branch offer group music classes for those interested in traditional playing.
Conor is combining with the branch to gather musicians form beginner to advanced to give the ultimate group music experience.
“Its a great chance for newer players to learn from Conor, who himself is a champion musician but also from the other musicians that will attend the group in what undoubtedly will also offer a social outlet to all involved,” said Derek O Leary, PRO of Kilcummin Comhaltas CCE.
Conor has enormous previous experience. He is one of Irelands leading accordion players starting his playing career at the age seven. In 2009, Conor was crowned All-Ireland Champion on Melodeon at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann and followed that up by becoming senior All-Ireland accordion Champion in 2010.
He also completed his MA in Irish traditional music performance at University Limerick that same year. He has worked professionally with many organisations including Siamsa Tire and more recently Gaelic Roots the show. He is also a much sought after music teacher where he has always enjoyed passing on his knowledge to the next generation.
The group sessions start on September 27 for an initial five-week term from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm in Kilcummin Rural Development Office.
For further details contact Conor on 087 9698063
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