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An exhibition by the Wexford Camera Club will be part of the Kilmore Quay Food Festival (7th-10th July) and the WCC is inviting visitors and potential members to come and see its work.

As the Wexford People writes, the club was founded in 1979 by enthusiastic amateur photographers who wanted to encourage photography in the local area. It hosts educational workshops, speakers and takes part in national and local competitions and run our own competitions too.

Its exhibition will be in the Stella Maris Centre, Kilmore Quay for the Food Festival. 

According to the Wexford Camera Club (Afloat adds images from the south Wexford fishing and marinaharbour and environs will be on display from tomorrow, Thursday, 7th July at the Centre from 8.30pm.

It will also be exhibiting in the Loch Garman Band Hall during the Wexford Opera Festival.

“We hold regular meetings every second Monday in St. Joseph’s Community Centre, Whiterock Wexford and online.

We welcome new members and visitors,” said club secretary Catherine Friend.

“Contact [email protected] or visit their website here for further information and social media accounts. 

Published in Maritime Festivals

Crosshaven Boat Yard is the Irish distributor for Dufour Yachts of France. Crosshaven Boatyard offers a complete range of top quality Cruising and Racing yachts from 32 feet to 52 feet.

Crosshaven Boat Yard was established over 60 years ago and has been a family-based operation since its early days.

The Yard originally specialised in building commercial fishing boats and small pleasure craft, both sail and power and is famous for its involvement in the construction of a number of significant yachts such as Gypsy Moth V, Saint Brendan, Longbow II and a series of Moondusters were completed up to the early ’80s.

Crosshaven Boat Yard installed the first commercial marina, with a Marine Travel hoist, in Ireland in 1979. This era saw a major change of emphasis in the business and since then we have concentrated on all aspects of the repair, care and maintenance.

The Cork Harbour company also offer, the White Shark Range of Sports Boats cater for angling and water skiing interests.

Crosshaven Boatyard are also agents for the popular Seaward Range of Motor Cruisers from 19′ to 42′.

The firm's Brokerage service consistently achieves top results for our large client base and we can offer the best professional advice whether you are a buyer or a boat owner.

The yard is situated just a stone's throw from the Royal Cork Yacht Club,  the oldest yacht club in the world founded in 1720.