Who We Are

Mission Statement

The Donabate Portrane Photographic Group Through the Lens provides an informal, friendly and supportive environment for photographers at all levels of experience and with interests in all types of photographic imagery. The Group fosters and encourages growth of artistic vision and technical knowledge, exploring the connection between the eye, the camera, and the spirit. We share ideas and knowledge with each other and help to promote interest in photography in the community through exhibitions and other events.Membership
(open to anyone aged 18 and over)

We come from all walks of life and have a wide range of experience, from beginners to professionals. Membership is open to anyone. Our members use all types of cameras, digital, mirrorless, point and shoot and smartphones. It is not even necessary to own a camera, just have an interest in photography. If you are interested in becoming a member, please find out more here!Meetings

Our meetings are held every two weeks, on Tuesdays, from 7.30 pm in the Donabate Golf Club, New Road. They last for about two hours and are free to members and open to the public. Everyone is welcome to come and try out the Club! The meetings include photoshares, tech tips, and guest speakers.If you have any questions, please contact us!

Contact Us

Enquiries:[email protected]
Meeting Location:Donabate Golf Club, New Road, Donabate, Co Dublin, K36 PK70
Meetings:Tuesday's, Bi-Weekly @ 7:30

Membership

Are you interested in joining Through The Lens, The Donabate Portrane Photographic Group?We provide an informal, friendly, and supportive environment for photographers at all levels of experience and with interests in all types of photographic imagery. The Group fosters and encourages growth of artistic vision and technical knowledge, exploring the connection between the eye, the camera, and the spirit. We share ideas and knowledge with each other and help to promote interest in photography in the community through exhibitions and other events.Submit your interest here:

Note on membership application:

Your annual membership of the Donabate Portrane Photographic Group Through The Lens includes Pavillion membership of the Donabate Golf Club, on whose premises we hold our meetings. As part of the application procedure, it is necessary therefore to complete an application form to the Donabate Golf Club (download) in addition to the Through The Lens application form (above). In return, you receive a membership card for Donabate Golf Club which has a cashcard function, and is pre-loaded with €20 credit to spend in the Club lounge.Download Donabate Golf Club Application Form

For more information, please contact us.

We look forward to welcoming you at Through The Lens, The Donabate Portrane Photographic Group!

Events

We will be selling our annual calendars on Fri, 28 Nov and Sat, 6 Dec, in support of the Donabate Portrane Special Olympics Club.

Calendars feature our members' photos from the Donabate Portrane area.

Fri, 28 Nov: Donabate Town Centre Shopping Centre (10am-5pm)

Sat, 6 Dec: Christmas Fair @ the Church Hall (10am-5pm)

Check back for more soon!