Charleville Castle Photography Weekend 26/27th June 2010

Sebzy

This will be the 5th annual Boards.ie photography forum trip to the castle. This is your opportunity to photograph and stay in one of the most ornate Neo-Gothic Castles in Ireland. The castle is only open to the public for guided tours but during your stay you will have freedom of the castle and it's grounds.

==== INFO PACK ====

As usual numbers are limited to 20 so first 20 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.

Registration form

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.

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=53.261278&lon=-7.52714
GPS : LAT:53.261278 LON:7.52714

==== Things to bring ====
- Sleeping bag.
- Rain gear just in case.
- Heavy jacket as it gets quite cold.
- 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 26th 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 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

kjt

Sweet, thanks!

Tallon

Actually can't wait now

Cheers seb

theboat

This sounds great! Really looking forward to it

Slidinginfinity

Thank you for organizing this!

I can't wait.

Anyone head to the castle from Dublin, I could use a lift.

ihastakephoto

my first charleville?

PCPhoto

will add my name to the list .... but wont be able to confirm till closer to date.

kjt

Slidinginfinity wrote: »

Thank you for organizing this!

I can't wait.

Anyone head to the castle from Dublin, I could use a lift.

Sure thang!

Slidinginfinity

Thanks, Kyle!

Cabaal

Tried posting on my iphone via Opera but it wouldn't work so used the form twice, looking forward to the event

Sebzy

Ok bookings so far

01 Kjt
02 Tallon
03 Theboat
04 Trishw78
05 Slidinginfinity
06 Xia
07 lotsafish
08 Irishabi
09 MIG21
10 Cabaal

dakar

Yay! Charleville time

PCPhoto

didnt I add my name to the list ??? (provisonally)...all depends on work timetables etc etc.

Fajitas!

Myself + Jemmy are in

Cheers Seb!

(And Slidinginfinity for the reminder!)

Sebzy

PCPhoto wrote: »

didnt I add my name to the list ??? (provisonally)...all depends on work timetables etc etc.

Your not on my list try submit again.

Sebzy

Ok bookings so far

01 Kjt
02 Tallon
03 Theboat
04 Trishw78
05 Slidinginfinity
06 Xia
07 lotsafish
08 Irishabi
09 MIG21
10 Cabaal
11 Dakar
12 Fajitas!
13 Jemmy

DutchGuy

Hope I made it in time! Looking forward to it.

elven

I'm in! Am I in?

Fajitas!

elven wrote: »

I'm in! Am I in?

That's what he said.

pullandbang

I'm in too!

dakar

Hurray, no waiting list for me this year \o/

PCPhoto

have applied again ...fingers and toes crossed I dont miss the cut off

Sebzy

01 Kjt
02 Tallon
03 Theboat
04 Trishw78
05 Slidinginfinity
06 Xia
07 lotsafish
08 Irishabi
09 MIG21
10 Cabaal
11 Dakar
12 Fajitas!
13 Jemmy
14 Elven
15 Rymus
16 DutchGuy
17 PCPhoto
18 Kensutz
19 Cork_girl
20 Snorlax


I see we reached 20 but keep going as there are always cancellations and maybe even an increase in our allocation.

Tiriel

Registered I hope!

Sebzy

pullandbang wrote: »

I'm in too!

Well fill out the form and you will be.

Sebzy

Oh forgot to ask

if anyone has any ideas of workshops or activity's during the weekend please share.

I guess the only thing set in stone is the BBQ and tours

Some ideas
- Lightpainting
- Fire jumping
- Long exposure
- HDR
- Wildlife trek in the forest.
- Documentary
- Ghost hunt
- Gear porn time
- Films
- Photoshop/Lightroom tutorials

ihastakephoto

filled out the form today just after my prev. comment to no avail?
just re submitted it again now

Sebzy

01 Kjt
02 Tallon
03 Theboat
04 Trishw78
05 Slidinginfinity
06 Xia
07 lotsafish
08 Irishabi
09 MIG21
10 Cabaal
11 Dakar
12 Fajitas!
13 Jemmy
14 Elven
15 Rymus
16 DutchGuy
17 PCPhoto
18 Kensutz
19 Cork_girl
20 Snorlax
21 ihastakephoto
22 pullandbang

I see we reached 20 but keep going as there are always cancellations and maybe even an increase in our allocation.

PS: Did not expect that to fill up so fast

ihastakephoto

yeehaw, picking out my 'special' pj's now )

rahtkennades

Me me me! Also can give a lift if anyone needs one (assuming I get to go!!)

sNarah

D'oh. Wasn't paying attention, on the waiting list so!

sheesh

Can you put me on the waiting list too I should be able to go (and I want to try out my tent)

nilhg

Stick me down too please, I've had to pull out at the last minute the last few times, maybe this year it'll work the other way round

Kazujo

Just sent registration, for the reserve list, forgot to check earlier today

Buzz Lightyear

Jezz ya go off line for a few days and things take off :rolleyes:

Got the entry in, now to wait for the sick notes .......:P

humberklog

I've been sleeping...or some such...bah!

Waiting list then I suppose.

Tallon

Would you mind me asking sebzy, why is it limited to 20 people?

I'm sure the castle could do with the extra funds from more people

DK32

Put myself down on the waiting list

dakar

Trishw78 AND Fajitas! :eek:

We would like to announce that the Dakar Ear Plug Emporium will be open for business once again this year in the Morning Room.

In line with precedent, prices will rise by 100% every hour on the hour so be sure to get yours early!

Slidinginfinity

dakar wrote: »

Trishw78 AND Fajitas! :eek:

We would like to announce that the Dakar Ear Plug Emporium will be open for business once again this year in the Morning Room.

In line with precedent, prices will rise by 100% every hour on the hour so be sure to get yours early!

Bring enough for everybody. My wife regularly skips out to the guest room when I start the chainsaw in my head.:D

xia

dakar wrote: »

Trishw78 AND Fajitas! :eek:

Make four out of this:D

And hey! We'll keep the ghosts away!!:rolleyes:

artyeva

i don't think i'll bother putting my name on the waiting list as i'd only be able to go for the saturday...

...poo

Calina

I am on the waiting list. Fingers crossed that nothing conspires to make me come off it this year too...

trishw78

dakar wrote: »

Trishw78 AND Fajitas! :eek:

We would like to announce that the Dakar Ear Plug Emporium will be open for business once again this year in the Morning Room.

In line with precedent, prices will rise by 100% every hour on the hour so be sure to get yours early!

Excuse me... I didn't sleep the last time and I can testify that last time it was Kyle, Ryan & Tony doing the snoring

dakar

trishw78 wrote: »

Excuse me... I didn't sleep the last time and I can testify that last time it was Kyle, Ryan & Tony doing the snoring

In that case, I apologise profusely, and can only point to the wonderful efficiency of the Dakar Patented Sleep Marvel, the last word in ear protection, particularly beneficial for those of a nervous disposition. Buy early to avoid disappointment from our stall in the Morning Room!

Lagnagoushee

Was away for the last few days so I missed this post. Have applied, but on the waiting list.....

Sebzy

Ok the demand this year has been quite unexpected so I've just been on the phone to the castle about an increase in our 20 people allocation. It's looking good but will have to wait until I get the official word back maybe tomorrow.

01 Kjt
02 Tallon
03 Theboat
04 Trishw78
05 Slidinginfinity
06 Xia
07 lotsafish
08 Irishabi
09 MIG21
10 Cabaal
11 Dakar
12 Fajitas!
13 Jemmy
14 Elven
15 Rymus
16 DutchGuy
17 PCPhoto
18 Kensutz
19 Cork_girl
20 Snorlax
21 ihastakephoto
22 pullandbang
23 m s nixon
24 ThOnda
25 Rahtkennades
26 Fenster
27 sNarah
28 kazujo
29 Buzzlightyear
30 Sineadw
31 humberklog
32 DK32
33 Foto Joe
34 Calina
35 Lagnagouhsse



If you see your name right down the bottom don't worry too much. With cancellations and the increase I think we can make sure everyone comes along.

Sebzy

Tallon wrote: »

Would you mind me asking sebzy, why is it limited to 20 people?

I'm sure the castle could do with the extra funds from more people

This is a quota set by the castle for health and safety reasons. With every group that visits a certain amount castle event organizers have to be present to handle situations when they arise. At the moment and as I'm sure as many of you remember the Castle crew consists of Myself, Terri and Niall(Smiley). In order to extend our numbers we have to find more organizers that are very familiar with the castle workings and that's what I'm doing right now and of course get the nod from the castle owners and resident organizers.

I personally would love to get as many Boardsies to go as possible as it just adds to the learning and fun but I gota stick to the rules etc... etc...

the_syco

Put me down as well

/edit
The castle, or any castle? Maybe talk to people in Swords Castle: there's a castle that's being restored there, and I think they do guided tours Monday to Friday...

kjt

trishw78 wrote: »

Excuse me... I didn't sleep the last time and I can testify that last time it was Kyle, Ryan & Tony doing the snoring

It was just my built in safety mechanism, it keeps the ghosts away! :pac:

trishw78

kjt wrote: »

It was just my built in safety mechanism, it keeps the ghosts away! :pac:

It didn't stop the pussy cat sleeping with you