The IPF council met on Saturday to discuss a number of topics Judges and lecturers In order to assist clubs in these challenging times, the IPF has collated a list of approved judges and lecturers. The first version of both lists are now available on the site under the info menu or via the links […]
In remembrance of Frank Malthouse
Frank Malthouse died on Saturday, 19th September at his home in Waterford, where he had been lovingly cared for by his wife Mary and daughters, Geraldine and Catherine along with carers for a number of years. He is also mourned by his sons, Pearce and Kieran who live in Australia. His funeral mass is live […]
COVID-19 and insurance
IMPORTANT NOTICE To all Regions, Special Interest Groups & Clubs Public Liability Insurance and COVID-19 Insurance for the Regions and Special Interest Groups Council has been advised that in addition to Clubs, all Regions and Special Interest Groups should be required to carry their own public liability insurance. While Regions, Special Interest Groups and Clubs […]
National Shield 2020
The Irish Photographic Federation are pleased to announce that the National Shield will go ahead in a digital format for 2020. As this is a unique version of the competition, we urge all prospective participants to read the rules carefully. This year the entry fee is €60.00. The reduced fees for 2020 reflect the reduced […]
John Wilkinson, AIPF, Carnew, and a member of Enniscorthy Camera Club.
John was 95 in April. His fellow camera club members kept in touch with him regularly especially in the last few years, visiting, when he was unable to get out and about. Up to recently he had been commuting locally on his electric bike. John was a fund of information and as a fellow Audio-Visual […]
Corona Virus Update
To All Affiliated Clubs and Members Please be advised, In light of Covid-19 and the National Guidelines on the gathering of large crowds and most importantly in the interest of the Health & Safety of all our affiliated clubs and their members the Irish Photographic Federation have postponed the upcoming National Club Championships, Annual General Meeting and […]
National NPOTY Results 2020
One Photographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2020 was awarded to Feargal Quinn of Navan Camera Club for his photograph ‘Midnight Poacher’. The Irish Photographic Federation would like to thank hosts Carlow Photographic Society, Permajet Ambassador, Michael O’Sullivan FIPF, FRPS for his print presentation at the Barker Photographic stand and all the entrants. Table of results NameClubImage TitleAwardLevelSectionFeargal […]
National POTY Results 2020
Photographer/Nature Photographer of the Year 2020 Finals. Anoraks and umbrellas were donned with evangelical fervour as all roads led to the Talbot Hotel, Carlow last weekend for the Irish Photographic Federation’s Photographer and Nature Photographer of the Year 2020. The International judges Ricardo Busi MFIAP, EFIAP/p, Hon.MWPg, Jenny Hibbert MPAGB, EFIAP/s and Jacky Panhuyzen EFIAP/s, […]
Upcoming distinctions sitting
In light of the developing coronavirus situation, we are asking that anyone with respiratory symptoms or has returned from Italy, Tenerife, Austria or other countries with confirmed cases, please DO NOT attend Saturdays assessment sitting at Dunamaise For those attending or participating, the schedule for Saturday in Portlaoise will be, 9.00 – 9.30: Panels registered […]
Honors for Charley Callinan
Last week, at the Carlow Photographic Society AGM, we had a very special presentation to make to one member. It gave members of the CPS great pleasure to see our founding member, Charley Callinan, presented with the Irish Photographic Federation Peter Slattery Memorial Award. The Carlow Photographic Society was founded by both Charley Callinan and […]