Irish Photographic Federation

IPF Photographer of the Year National Finals 2017
2017-02-18 | D Hotel, Scotch Hall, Drogheda, Ireland
The national finals of the IPF Photographer of the Year Competition for 2016/2017 in association with Birmingham Cameras take place on Saturday February 18th at the D Hotel in Drogheda. Further details coming soon!

Mid West Nature Qualifier
2017-01-28 | Hodson Bay Hotel, Roscommon Road, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 XR82, Ireland
09:30
10:15
Print Registration

10:30
12:30
Judging -POTY

Colour Print Open

Colour Print Theme

Mono Print Open

Mono Print Theme

Projected Open

Projected Theme

12:30
13:15
Lunch

13:15
14:15
Judging -NPOTY

Print Open

Print Theme

Projected Open

Projected Theme

Projected Theme

14:15
15:00
Judges Comments and Feedback

15:00
15:30
Awards ceremony

Judge: Ann Francis, Bill Power & John Finn

Mid West POTY Qualifier
2017-01-28 | Hodson Bay Hotel, Roscommon Road, Athlone, Westmeath, N37 XR82, Ireland
09:30
10:15
Print Registration

10:30
12:30
Judging -POTY

Colour Print Open

Colour Print Theme

Mono Print Open

Mono Print Theme

Projected Open

Projected Theme

12:30
13:15
Lunch

13:15
14:15
Judging -NPOTY

Print Open

Print Theme

Projected Open

Projected Theme

Projected Theme

14:15
15:00
Judges Comments and Feedback

15:00
15:30
Awards ceremony

Judges: Ann Francis, Bill Power & John Finn

SACC Nature Qualifier
2017-01-22 | Cabragh Wetlands Centre, Cabra, Thurles, Tipperary, Ireland
Judges: Kevin Murphy and Des Connors
Print hand in between 10am-11am. Further details & full schedule over on SACC website

DSLR Nature Qualifier
2017-01-21 | Pobalscoil iosolde, Lower Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20, Ireland
Registration of prints takes place one week before event on January 14th between 10am and 12 noon. Judging on January 21st
Judging commences at 10.30am
Judge: Bill Power

NE Nature Qualifier
2017-01-21 | St. Brigid’s Hall, Main Street, Dunleer, Co.Louth, Ireland
Registration of prints: 9.30-10am
Judging commences: 10am
Judge: Mark Sedgwick

DSLR POTY Qualifier
2017-01-21 | Pobalscoil iosolde, Lower Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20, Ireland
Registration of prints one week before competition on January 14th from 10am to 12 noon
Judging commences 10.00am
Judges: Bill Power and Seamus Costelloe

NE POTY Qualifier
2017-01-14 | McGeoughs Bar, Roden Place, Dundalk, Ireland
Registration of prints from 9.30 to 10.30am
Judging commences 10.30am
Judges: Helen Hannifin, Joe Doyle, Paul Stanley

IPF Distinction Sitting
2016-11-26 | LIT Tipperary, Nenagh Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
9.00amRegistration of panels opens

9.30amRegistration of panels closes

10.00amAdjudication of Associateship panels commences

Followed by adjudication of Fellowship panels

Followed by adjudication of Licentiateship panels

4.00pm (approx)Presentation of certs & pins to successful applicants

Please note that all times are approximate given the nature of adjudication. This is a very full session, so may run later in the day.

IPF National Shield
2016-11-12 | Clarion Hotel Cork City, Lapp's Quay , Cork, Ireland
With well over 20 clubs entered, we’re looking forward to a great day out in Cork on November 12th!
The venue will be the Clarion Hotel, Lapps Quay. It is centrally located in Cork and the maps link is
The schedule is listed below. There have been a couple of changes to our speakers line-up due to unforeseen circumstances. I am very grateful to both Eimhear Collins and Paul Reidy, our new speakers, who have moved their schedules around to accommodate the request.
National Shield 2016 Schedule
Please notes that while we hope to stay as close to schedule as possible, live events can be unpredictable!
9:00 – 10:00 – Hanging of Monochrome Prints. All panels must be hung before 10:00. The good news is that we will be using the new panels which use shelves. No more velcro or spirit levels!
10:15 – 11:30 – 1st Talk: Paul Reidy LIPF EFIAP
11:30 – 12:00 – Hanging of Colour Prints
12:15 – 13:30 – 2nd Talk – Eimhear Collins LIPF
13:30 – 14:30 – Lunch
14:30 – 15:30 – Judges Comments
15:30 – 16:15 – Awards Ceremony
Awards and certificates will be presented to winning clubs.
16:15 – 17:00 – Photos of winners and removal of panels.
17:00 Ends & the room must be cleared by 17:00.
Our judges for the National Shield 2016 will be:

Terry Donnelly FRPS FSWPP MPAGB FBPE EFIAP
Linda Wevill FRPS
Jane Lines MPAGB BPE5* LRPS

It promises to be a great day of photography so join us in Cork! If anyone has any queries now, please contact Joe Doyle, the IPF National Shield Coordinator via the email account for the National Shield – shield@irishphoto.ie or via the contact page on our website.
See you all in Cork!
Joe Doyle AIPF EFIAP, IPF National Shield Coordinator

IPF AV Distinctions Sitting
2016-10-16 | Áras Chrónáin Ionad Cultúrtha, Watery Lane, Clondalkin, Dublin 22
The 2016 IPF Audio Visual Distinctions Sitting will be held in conjunction with the IPF AV National Championships at Áras Chrónáin Ionad Cultúrtha, Clondalkin, Dublin. See AV application form under distinctions menu to apply.

IPF AV National Championships
2016-10-15 - 2016-10-16 | Áras Chrónáin Ionad Cultúrtha, Watery Lane, Clondalkin, Dublin 22

IPF Distinctions Sitting
2016-09-24 | Castletown House, Slip Hall, Castletown House, Celbridge, Kildare, Ireland
** Venue Change for IPF September Distinction Sitting **
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the IPF distinctions sitting on Saturday 24th September has been relocated from UCD to Celbridge.
The sitting will now be held in the Slip Hall, which is just inside the entrance to Castletown House at the end of Main Street, Celbridge, Dublin.

9.00amRegistration of panels opens

9.30amRegistration of panels closes

10.00amAdjudication of Associateship panels commences

Followed by adjudication of Fellowship panels

Followed by adjudication of Licentiateship panels

4.00pm (approx)Presentation of certs & pins to successful applicants

Please note that all times are approximate given the nature of adjudication

IPF AV Distinctions
2016-07-30 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
This page is specifically for audio visual workers seeking further information on the IPF Audio Visual (AV) Distinctions Service. Adjudication of AV panels typically takes place once a year in October in conjunction with the IPF AV National Championships weekend.

IPF Judging Workshop
2016-06-11 | Dunamaise Arts Centre, Dunamaise Arts Centre, Church Street, Portlaoise, Co.Laois, Ireland

IPF AGM 2016
2016-05-15 10:00 - 23:00 | Áras an Mhuillin, Mount Street,, Mullingar, Westmeath, Ireland
The Annual General Meeting of the Irish Photographic Federation will take place on Sunday May 15th 2015 at 10am in Áras an Mhuillin, Mount Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
Please note that the members of the IPF are its Affiliated Clubs and Societies in good standing with the organisation.
Motions must be submitted in writing not less than 14 days before date of the AGM, that being Sunday May 1st 2016, to the National Secretary and must be submitted by the secretary of affiliated clubs only. Club contacts have been notified .
All motions must be approved for submission by the committee of the club presenting a motion.

IPF National Club Championship 2016
2016-05-14 - 2016-05-15 | The Atrium, County Buildings, Mount Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
The IPF Club Championship 2016 will be held on the weekend 14th and 15th of May in The Atrium, County Council Offices, Mullingar , Co Westmeath.
Full details over here: http://irishphoto.ie/action-packed-weekend-of-photography-in-mullingar-this-may/

IPF Distinctions Sitting
2016-05-14 | Mullingar Arts Centre, Lower Mount Street, Mullingar
We’re fully booked now at all levels for this session.
Full details and schedule over here: http://irishphoto.ie/action-packed-weekend-of-photography-in-mullingar-this-may/

IPF Distinctions Sitting
2016-03-05 | Dunamaise Arts Centre, Dunamaise Arts Centre, Church Street, Portlaoise, Co.Laois, Ireland
SCHEDULE:
9.00-9.30am: Applicants hand in panels of prints
10.00am: Assessment of Associate Panels
(All times following this are approximate given the nature of judging)
10.20am: Assessment of Licentiate Panels begins
Break at approx. 11.15-11.30am
11.30am: Assessment of Licentiate panels continues
Lunch break – 1.00pm to 1.45pm
1.45pm: Assessment of Licentiate panels continues
3.30pm: Award of certificates to successful applicants

IPF Nature Photographer of the Year 2015/2016 National Final
2016-02-21 | Newpark Hotel, Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny, Ireland
The national final of the 2015/2016 IPF Nature Photographer of the Year Competition in association with Canon takes place on Sunday February 21st 2016 at the Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny.
The judges for the event are:

David Osborne FRPS EFIAP BPE5
Paul Keene FRPS MPAGB EFIAP/p MFIAP

Full schedule will be posted closer to the date.
Useful links:

General Information about this Competition
Details Regarding 2015/2016 National Final

IPF Photographer of the Year 2015/2016 National Final
2016-02-20 | Newpark Hotel, Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny, Ireland
The nations final of the 2015/2016 IPF Photographer of the Year Competition in association with Canon takes place on Saturday February 20th 2016 at the Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny.
The judges for the event are:

Paul Keene FRPS MPAGB EFIAP/p MFIAP
Riccardo Busi MFIAP EFIAP/p HonEFIAP
Rikki O’Neill FPRPS MPAGB FIPF Hon SPF

Full schedule will be posted closer to the date.
Useful links:

General Information about this Competition
Details Regarding 2015/2016 National Finals

IPF Nature Group - Midlands Workshop
2016-02-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone, Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone, Co.Westmeath, Ireland
The IPF Nature Group are delighted to announce its latest nature photography workshop is scheduled for Saturday, 6th February, 2016 in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Northgate Street, Athlone from 10.00 until 16.00. There will be four experienced presenters, Jack Malins ARPS, Bill Power FIPF AFIAP, John Fox and Malcolm McCamley AIPF, and the topics covered will include all aspects of Bird, Flora, Fungi, Insect and Mammal photography. The workshop will be suitable for all levels of experience.
The cost of the workshop is €20 for IPF Nature Group members and €35.00 for non members.
Click link below for full details and to book your place.

DSLR Qualifier: IPF Nature Photographer of the Year Competition
2016-01-30 | Pobalscoil iosolde, Lower Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20, Ireland
Entry closes: Midnight Wednesday January 27th
Entry is now open for this region.
Please refer to the link below for full details of the competition and details of how to enter.
The DSLR qualifying round of the IPF Nature Photographer of the Year Competition in association with Mahers Photographic takes place on Saturday 30th January at the Palmerstown Parish Centre, Dublin
The judge is:
Bill Power FIPF AFIAP
Schedule:
10.00-12.00: Handover of prints
2.00: Judging commences

SACC Qualifier: IPF Nature Photographer of the Year Competition
2016-01-24 | Celtic Ross Hotel, Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, Cork, Ireland
Entry closes: Midnight Friday January 22nd
Entry is now open for this region.
Please refer to the link below for full details of the competition and details of how to enter.
The SACC qualifying round of the IPF Nature Photographer of the Year Competition in association with Mahers Photographic takes place on Sunday 24th January at the Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery, Co.Cork.
The judges are:
Gerry Kerr AIPF AFIAP
Kevin Murphy FIPF ARPS

Schedule:

10.00-11.00: Handover of prints
11.45: Judging commences
Further details over on SACC website

Mid West Qualifier: IPF Nature Photographer of the Year Competition
2016-01-23 | Maldron Hotel, Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise, Ireland
Entry closes: Midnight Wednesday January 20th
Entry is now open for this region.
Please refer to the link below for full details of the competition and details of how to enter.
The Mid West qualifying round of the IPF Nature Photographer of the Year Competition in association with Mahers Photographic takes place on Saturday 23rd January at the Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Please note that Mid West round includes North West clubs.
The judges are:
Bill Power FIPF AFIAP
John Finn LIPF ARPS
Morgan O’Neill FIPF EFIAP/s

Schedule:

10.00-10.30: Print handover (for this competition and Nature)
11.00: **Judging of the Photographer of the Year images takes place, Nature to follow in afternoon**
12.45: Lunch break
1.30: Judging commences
3.00: Presentation of awards (for this competition and Nature)
Please note that there will also be a mid west regional meeting held on the day.

Mid West Qualifier: IPF Photographer of the Year Competition
2016-01-23 | Maldron Hotel, Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise, Ireland
Entry closes: Midnight Wednesday January 20th
Entry is now open for this region.
Please refer to the link below for full details of the competition and details of how to enter.
The Mid West qualifying round of the IPF Photographer of the Year Competition in association with Canon takes place on Saturday 23rd January at the Maldron Hotel, Portlaoise, Co.Laois. Please note that Mid West round includes North West clubs.
The judges are:
Bill Power FIPF AFIAP
John Finn LIPF ARPS
Morgan O’Neill FIPF EFIAP/s

Schedule:
10.00-10.30: Print handover (for this competition and Nature)
11.00: Judging commences
12.45: Lunch break
1.30: **Judging of the Nature Photographer of the Year images takes place**
3.00: Presentation of awards (for this competition and Nature)Please note that there will also be a mid west regional meeting held on the day.

North East Qualifier: IPF Nature Photographer of the Year Competition
2016-01-16 | St. Brigid’s Hall, Main Street, Dunleer, Co.Louth, Ireland
Entry closes: Midnight Wednesday January 13th
Entry is now open for this region.
Please refer to the link below for full details of the competition and details of how to enter.
The North East qualifying round of the IPF Nature Photographer of the Year Competition in association with Mahers Photographic takes place on Saturday 16th January at the Parish Hall, Main Street, Dunleer, Co.Louth
The judges is:
Mark Sedgwick
Schedule:
9.30am: Hall opens for handover and registration of prints
10.30: Judging due to commence

North East Qualifier: IPF Photographer of the Year Competition
2016-01-09 | The Barbican, St. Peter’s Parish Centre, William St, Drogheda, Co. Louth
Entry closes: Midnight Wednesday January 6th
Entry is now open for this region.
Please refer to the link below for full details of the competition and details of how to enter.
The North East qualifying round of the IPF Photographer of the Year Competition in association with Canon takes place on Saturday 9th January at the Barbican Centre, William Street, Drogheda.
The judges are:
Paul Stanley, Javier Leite and Seamus Costelloe

Schedule:

09:30-11.00am – Handover of Prints
11.00am-11.30am – Break time while final preparations are completed and judges are briefed
11.30am – Judging commences (starting with the digital rounds)

DSLR Qualifier: IPF Photographer of the Year Competition
2015-11-28 | Pobalscoil iosolde, Lower Kennelsfort Road, Palmerstown, Dublin 20, Ireland
Entry closes: Midnight Wednesday November 25th
Entry is now open for this region.
Please refer to the link below for full details of the competition and details of how to enter.
The DSLR qualifying round of the IPF Photographer of the Year Competition takes place on Saturday 28th November at Palmerstown Parish Centre, Dublin.
Hand in of prints will be between 10am-12noon.

IPF Distinction Sitting
2015-11-28 | LIT Tipperary, Nenagh Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Schedule:
Adjudication will commence with Associateships at 10.00am followed by Fellowships at approximately 11.15pm
Licentiateship adjudication is due to commence at 12 noon
Give the nature of the day, all times are necessarily approximate
