Who may participate?
This competition is open to everyone. You do not have to be an experienced photographer to enter. All you need is a digital camera, a bit of a creative flare and the desire to win the top prize of €500!
In an effort to increase funds to the Centre, the Achill Calendar was first established in 2007. 1,000 calendars were printed for the 2008 calendar year and went on sale in September 2007. By early December 2007 the calendar was sold out. These were sold in local retail outlets and were bought by locals and tourists alike and were sent as far away as Australia, New Zealand and the USA. 100% of the proceeds (exclusive of outlay) went directly to St. Colman’s Care Centre.
Entrance Fee
A charitable contribution in the form of an entry fee of €10, for up to 3 images, is required. A person may enter as often as they wish. (please see Rules and Regulations).
Where Achill Begins… The Demographics:
The Achill Parish begins approx 2.5 miles from Mulranny on the road to Achill Island and approx 3 miles from Mulranny on the Curran Peninsula road. Signs on the left hand side of each road will welcome you to Achill.
Your photograph(s) can be taken from anywhere between these signs and the end of Achill Island and also on the smaller Islands of Achill Beg or Innisbiggle. They can be taken from onshore or offshore.
Judging
The photographs will be judged an independent panel of judges.
The prints will be judged on the following criteria
- Originality of the picture idea
- Photo content and treatment of the subject matter
- Composition and presentation
- Suitability for inclusion in the calendar, which is produced in A4 landscape format
The Prizes:
There will be prizes awarded for:
- 1st: €500
- 2nd - €250 voucher for photography equipment at a specialist retail outlet
- 3rd - High quality Digital Camera 8.0+mps
- An additional non-cash prize will also be awarded to the top entry received from participants under 18 years. (Under 18 years on Nov 01 2010)
- €100 will be awarded for the most original photograph relating to St Colman's Care Centre, a specific activity or event organised by or for St Colman's Care Centre (ie: the annual garden fete)
- Small non-cash prizes for runners up
- A special prize will also be awarded for the top School's group entry
The best 13 photographs plus the prize winning picture from the St Colman's Care Centre award will be printed in the 2012 edition of the Achill Calendar which will be on sale to the general public by May 2011. All competition entries will be displayed throughout 2011 at the St Colman's Care Centre in Achill.
How to enter:
To enter this competition, all you need to do is to read the Rules and Regulations, complete an Entry Form and submit it with €10.00, an A4 print of your photograph(s) together with a JPEG High Resolution file of the photograph(s) on a CD or DVD addressed to:
Photography Competition, St Colman's Care Centre, Keel, Achill, Co. Mayo
Closing date for entry is October 31st 2010. Entries must be postmarked before this date.
Finalists will be notified by post or email and will be formally announced at the St Colman's Care Centre Christmas Party in December 2010 (venue and date to be announced later).
About St Colman's Care Centre:
St. Colman’s Voluntary Committee was established in 1986 to develop and manage health care and personal social services for older and disabled people on Achill Island. The organisation has since remained responsible for the provision of a comprehensive network of care services and social programmes supporting the older population of the Achill parish.
St. Colman’s Care Centre is operated in co-operation with the Health Service Executive West, FÁS, and partnership organisations and is supported by the Achill community. Over the years St. Colman’s has proved a vital resource to the social development of the island. A whole generation of older people have already benefited from quality care and support in their own community.
The aims of the services are:
- To provide therapeutic and social facilities for older people, in order to improve their health and well-being.
- To provide care and support for those with chronic illness, so as to allow people to live as independently as possible within the community.
- To provide advice and support to families and carers.
- To promote active and healthy ageing by providing access to a range of opportunities, information and advocacy.
