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Local artists receive prizes
ART WINNERS: Karena McCarthy (Youth and Marketing Officer, Killarney Credit Union), with Credit Union Art Competition prizewinners Eva Stack (centre) who won first prize in 11-13 category, and Catherine Fleming, special category Over 18 prizewinner. Back from left are: Lily Courtney who won second prize in 11-13 category), Egle Saladziute, adult prizewinner, Natalia Gunia winner of the 14-17 category and Jennifer Lyne winner of the 14-17 category.
Talented young artists from Killarney and south Kerry were awarded for their creative projects in the annual Credit Union Art Competition.
Killarney Credit Union held their awards presentation for the winners on Saturday at its head office in Beech Road and on Tuesday, November 12 in Cahersiveen.
There was great excitement by the many winners from the Under seven to Over 18 category as they were presented with an award certificate and cash prizes.
“There was a huge entry this year with very strong entries from schools from the Cahersiveen area and we would like to thank all those schools throughout south Kerry who participated in the competition,” Karena McCarthy, Youth and Marketing Officer from Killarney Credit Union, said.
“With a theme of ‘The Walk of Life’, this year allowed for great creativity and interpretation.”
Karena, along with Elma Shine from Killarney Credit Union presented the prizes.
First place winners were: Timmy O’Sullivan, Eve Draper, Sean O’Sullivan, Eva Stack, Dominik Kovallik, Laura McCormick, Ann Enright and Ger O’Mahony. Second place winners were: Dan O’Sullivan, Stephanie Comyn, Lily Courtney, Ana Cornide, Jennifer Lyne, Egle Saladeivte and Catherine Fleming. And third place winners were: Dearbhla Ní Churraín, Ella O’Neill, Thien Doran, Mary Kate Crowley, Natalia Gunia, Donna McCarthy and James O’Shea.
The Chapter Art Poster Awards ceremony takes place this Saturday, November 30 at Manor West Hotel at 2pm. First placed winners at regional level will then go on to represent Chapter 23 at the National Finals in Dublin.
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ARTY: Pictured were at the south Kerry Credit Union Art Competition were: Dan O'Sullivan, Dearbhla Ni Churrain, Eve Draper, Stephanie Comyn, Ella O'Neill, Sean O'Sullivan, Mary Kate Crowley, Laura McCormick and Elma Shine.[/caption]
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Camera Club exhibition opens at Killarney House
Killarney Camera Club’s 25th anniversary exhibition is open to the public at Killarney House until Sunday, October 4.
Mayor of Killarney Councillor John O’Donoghue officially opened the event, which features a wide range of work from local photographers capturing landscapes, people, and moments from home and abroad.
Speaking at the opening, Mayor O’Donoghue highlighted the rich natural surroundings available to local photographers. “We are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the world, with dramatic mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, and a vibrant town centre, as well as beaches and open sea just a short distance away,” he said.
In a lighthearted admission, the Mayor admitted to storing hundreds of photos on his phone, adding that seeing the standard of work on display inspired him “to finally print some of my own photographs for posterity.”
The club was founded in 2001 as the Photographic Society of Killarney at the Park Place Hotel before adopting its current name in 2006. Founding member Seamus Long recalled starting with just eight members, contrasting it with today’s membership of over 30 photographers who meet at the ANAM Arts and Cultural Centre.
“There is nothing better than seeing your images in print, mounted and framed and hanging on a wall,” Mr Long said, referencing the club’s shift from traditional darkrooms to modern digital photography.
To mark the anniversary, the club has published a commemorative booklet featuring 25 select images from members past and present. The limited-edition booklet is available at Eason’s and directly from the club.
The exhibition runs daily at Killarney House until October 4. Admission is free and all are welcome.
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