Write a commentThe Ring of Gullion in association with Newry and Mourne District Council is hosting a fantastic amateur Photography Competition in the Ring of Gullion for the first time. The theme this year is “Wildlife, landscape and Heritage”, which photographers are free to interpret any way they choose.
Enter now to be in with a chance of winning one of three prizes; 1st prize an overnight stay, breakfast and treatment for two in the Enchanted Spa and Retreat in Mullaghbawn, four ball in Cloverhill Golf course followed by dinner for four in Cross Square Hotel, and 3rd prize is a meal for two in Murphys Bar and Restaurant Meigh. So get out there take a drive, walk, or cycle in the Ring of Gullion AONB and take a few snaps.
The 12 best images will be published in a Ring of Gullion 2012 calendar and each of the top 12 winning entries will receive a complimentary calendar. The top 100 images will be on public display in Newry’s new GAP Gallery in the newly refurbished library from 3rd October until 8th October.
You and your winning entries will enjoy a wealth of publicity on our website, the calendar and on Twitter and Facebook. So what are you waiting for?!
We have been honoured that the competition will be judged by Newry and Mourne District Council’s Mayor, Charlie Casey’s wife, photographer Bridie Casey with over 30 years experience, Assistant Director, Newry and Mourne District Council (Arts & Culture), Aisleain McGill, and the Ring of Gullion Officer Darren Rice.
For more information, rules of entry and an application form visit www.ringofgullion.org or call Darren Rice on 02830868900.
The closing date for the competition is 12pm 27th September 2011.
