Charleville Castle Photography Weekend June 30th -1st July 2012

The 7th annual Boards.ie photography trip to Charleville Castle has been confirmed we got the 16th and 17th of June all to ourselves. A big thanks to everyone who voted for the dates it's always important to try keep everyone happy.

Well this is your opportunity to photograph and stay over night in one of the most beautiful ornate Neo-Gothic Castles in all of Ireland. The castle is only open to the public for guided tours but during your stay you will have the freedom of the castle and it's grounds.

==== INFO PACK ====

This year our numbers are limited to 30 so first 30 to send me their details via the registration form will secure a place and the rest will be put on the good old waiting list, there are always cancellations or maybe even an increase in our allocation so stick your name down and I'll see what I can do. I'll keep everyone up to date on places as the registrations are processed. Same as the previous years most people will undoubtedly will be camping outside in the gardens but there will be limited space available inside in the morning room.

The agreed donation/fee for the weekend has been set at €35 which is payable upon arrival to either myself or designated castle staff all the proceeds go directly towards the castle restoration and upkeep. Oh please have exact change handy.

Closing date for registrations will be the 10th of June and late registrations will simply not be accepted as the castle require details to be sent ahead of us arriving.

Please submit your details ASAP as this will be considered your booking confirmation.

Registration form - https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDRxdHBKR2xoVFV0QnB4T3NsZElZRmc6MQ


If for some reason your plans change and you are unable to make it let me know and i can hand the place over to one of the waiting.

==== A little about the castle ====
Location : Charleville Castle, Tullamore, County Offaly
Wiki Info : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleville_Forest_Castle
Website : http://www.charlevillecastle.ie
Location : http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=53.26113951868638&lon=-7.527443915605545&zoom=17
GPS : LAT:53.261278 LON:7.52714

==== Things to bring ====
- Tent (the weather should be great)
- Sleeping bag.
- Rain gear just in case.
- Heavy jacket as it gets quite cold inside the castle.
- Good warm pair of gloves.
- Pen and paper.
- Ground mat if you have one.
- Good torch/flash light and spare battery’s.
- Fully charged batteries for your camera as sockets are limited.
- Food and drink for both days. There will be a LIDL and Dunnes open just a short drive/walk away. You will have use of the castle kitchen and fridge to sort out food.


==== Ok the rough plan is ====

Saturday
- We will all be meeting up outside castle at 11:00AM Saturday the 16th to get acquainted and complete final sign in this is mandatory and you will not be given access to the castle if you miss it, The sign in and lay down of the castle ground rules should take no longer than 30 minutes. If you cant make it for 11 let me know in advance.

- Tour of the castle and grounds.
- Exploring and photographing of the castle and grounds.
- Group workshops.
- Late night tour of castle and grounds/forest.
- BBQ/Fire/social gathering around back weather permitting (B.Y.O.B)


Sunday
- Sunday will be for exploring and photographing the castle and grounds and any other activity's we dream up.
- Depart back home around 6:00 PM

This event is open to boards.ie members only.


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Any questions just PM or reply