In Spring 2023, SECAD Partnership invited members of the public to submit their photos on the theme of Rivers and Streams. The call was open to all, with categories for Primary School, Secondary School and Adults.
The range of photos received was a great reflection on how the public use and enjoy the amazing resources that our Rivers and Streams provide here in Cork and elsewhere whether for leisure, recreation, contemplation, exploration or appreciation.
This competition which was run by SECAD Partnership and funded by the Community Water Development Fund attracted entries from all ages from across County Cork.
The prize giving was held on Saturday, 25th November in Midleton Library who had provided the fantastic exhibition space, which allowed people to come and enjoy the display of photos. We were joined in Midleton Library by many of the talented photographers, amongst them prizewinners in the Primary School, Secondary School and Adult categories.
Mary Duggan from Midleton Library welcomed all including friends and family members and Catherine Seale from the Local Authorities Water Programme outlined the importance of our waterways in our everyday lives. The prizes were presented by Nuala O’Connell from SECAD who congratulated everyone on the quality and variety of the photos submitted.
Winners included the following:
Primary School
1st: Jamie Dunne
2nd: Giorgio Turra
3rd: Ciara Kiely
Highly Commended
Kylle Dunne, Luciana Turra, Matilda Carroll
Secondary School
1st: Ruby Clifford
2nd: Annie O’Meara
3rd: Isla Johnston
Adult
1st: Dara Corcoran
2nd: Mary Doyle
3rd: Sean Paterson
Highly Commended
Cammy Harley, Bernadette Lynch, Paschal Sweeney, Sean McInerney, Iryna Deneka, P McAllister, Sam McCarthy, Geoffrey Eastaway, Louise Daly
Click here to view a selection of the photographs.
This project is a collaboration between Local Authorities Water Programme (LAWPRO), Cork County Council Libraries, & SECAD Partnership CLG and is funded through the Community Water Development Fund.
