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Photography Courses in Ireland

Welcome to our Ireland photography page. The 'Find a Photography Course' website is a photography course directory for beginners all the way through to professionals who are looking for courses in the UK or Ireland. Please click here to go straight to the list of local photography courses in Ireland. 

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The four provinces of Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Connacht have much to offer the discerning photographer.

  • Leinster

With beautiful places such as Dublin and Kilkenny, Leinster will not disappoint. There are sights such as Trim Castle (just one of many castles), The River Shannon, Proleek Dolmen, The Abbey at Clonmacnoise and The Wicklow Mountains to name just a few!

  • Ulster

Places of interest are many and include the well known Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle, The Dark Hedges and Glenoe Waterfall amongst others.

  • Munster

There's some stunning scenery in Munster. Worthy of mention are the Cliffs of Moher, Dingle Peninsula, Blarney Castle, King John's Castle and Rock of Cashel. Also check out photography courses in Cork as this is one of Ireland's oldest cities.

  • Connacht

Fabulous landscapes. Places of interest include Kylemore Abbey, Connemara National Park, Croagh Patrick and Dunguaire Castle.

Puffins

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Did you know that Ireland is a great place to photograph Puffins? Head to the rugged west coast and The Skellig Islands which are 11km off the coast. Also check out Rathlin Island off the Causeway Coast which has a Puffin sanctuary and Inisbofin Island off the coast of Galway and Connemara.

The Dark Hedges - Ballymoney

Recognise The Dark Hedges on Bregagh Road, Stranocum, Ballymoney in County Antrim? Well this beautiful avenue of trees planted by the Stuart Family in the eighteenth century featured in The Game of Thrones TV series.

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Giant's Causeway - County Antrim

A familiar sight will be the Giant's Causeway in County Antrim. Much photographed it will present a great challenge in trying to find that special photograph which is different to all that have gone before. A significant challenge indeed!

National Park Connemara - County Galway

The National Park in Connemara, County Galway. 2000 hectares of scenic mountains, bogs, woodlands and heaths provide landscape photographers with an eclectic range of scenes.

Trinity College - Library - Dublin

Trinity College in Dublin founded in 1592 has some stunning architecture to photograph. The library, which has a copy of every UK book ever printed, is particularly worth a look. The likes of Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett studied here so you'll be walking in the footsteps of some of the greats!

Ireland - Castles - Photography

Ireland has some fantastic medieval castle ruins inc. 

  • Ballcarbery Castle

  • Fore Abbey

  • Tintern Abbey

  • Castle Roche

  • Bective Abbey

  • Blarney Castle

  • Jerpoint Abbey

  • Muckross Abbey

  • Dunluce Castle (Game of Thrones)

  • Rock of Cashel

If you're looking to visit a photography gallery or exhibition then head to our What's On? page where you'll find details of events in Ireland and around the whole of the UK. Or if you're looking for a photography training video then head here.

And last but not least, here's our list of photography courses in Ireland, we hope you find what you're looking for...

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Kieran Hayes Photography

Leinster (Ireland), Ulster (N.Ireland), Munster (Ireland), Connacht (Ireland), Online/Virtual

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I run my photography workshops in Ireland along the stunning Wild Atlantic way coastline, where we have some of the best conditions for seascape and landscape photography workshops in the world.

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Gareth McCormack

Connacht (Ireland)

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Gareth McCormack is an Irish photographer and filmmaker specialising in adventure, travel and landscape imagery. In 2013 Gareth began to offer photography workshops, using twenty years of photographic expertise to help enthusiasts develop their technical skills and creative vision.

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Panoramic Ireland

Leinster (Ireland), Ulster (N.Ireland), Munster (Ireland), Connacht (Ireland), Online/Virtual

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Offering one-to-one and small group photography tours and workshops in Dublin and across Ireland plus workshops in various spots across the country.

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The Outdoor Studio

Leinster (Ireland), Online/Virtual

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The OUTDOOR STUDIO provides Digital Photography courses in Dublin and the surrounding areas including on-location workshops in lovely venues including Dublin City, the National Botanic Gardens, Japanese Gardens and National Stud, Mount Usher Gardens and many more.

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John Hooton Images

Munster (Ireland)

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Whether you've never picked up a camera before, or you consider yourself a seasoned pro, these masterclasses in Irish landscape photography offer something for everyone. ​ Between September and November every year, we offer weekend courses from our base in Ballyferriter, Dingle. The course includes accommodation for Friday - Sunday, and four photoshoots in total. You'll also get to experience my wife Noreen's famous baking skills!

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Dublin Camera Club

Leinster (Ireland), Online/Virtual

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We always hosted the best beginners photography course in the city. Now we have adapted it to deliver on-line maintaining the personal attention which has been a feature of the our classes, at the new reduced rate of €99 for the course. It comprises on-line classes delivered live by experienced members of the club, Q&A sessions during the classes, small group practical sessions held mainly outdoors. An experienced photographer & member of the club will be your tutor so you will be able to discuss issues, send images for suggestions as to how to improve and have practical sessions.

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Belfast Exposed

Ulster (N.Ireland)

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Belfast Exposed has over 35 years experience delivering photography courses to the general public. We also design bespoke photography training for schools, colleges, businesses, individuals and community groups. Our training courses enable participants to learn and develop new skills in photography. The workshops provide skills for pleasure photography as well as for employability, enterprise and career development.

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Photo Tours Dublin

Leinster (Ireland)

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Photo Tours Dublin offers you a photo-focused city walking tour in Dublin, Ireland. Your tour guide John Brady, is a native Dubliner and lifelong photographer and has over the years refined his photography skills on the very streets that the tour routes cover.

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The Photo Academy Dublin

Leinster (Ireland)

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The Photo Academy is an international photography school in Dublin that offers photo classes which consist of small groups (average 5 participants). From beginners to professionals, our classes are open to everyone. With the help of our photography teachers, you will develop your knowledge and refine your technique.

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Gallery of Photography

Leinster (Ireland)

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One Day courses and 1-2-1 tuition in Dublin.

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