OffShoot is a photography society in the South County Dublin area with a focus on enjoying photography in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Our society caters to photographers of all standards and all genres and firmly believes we each have something we can learn and each have something we can share.

The Latest News

Club Outing – Malahide Castle Butterfly House

Club Outing – Malahide Castle Butterfly House

On Saturday 27th September, sixteen photographers gathered at Malahide Castle on a rainy Saturday for an outing focused on butterfly photography. The combined ticket included entry to the butterfly greenhouse and gardens, but poor weather kept everyone indoors....

read more
Club Outing – Emo Court

Club Outing – Emo Court

Our visit on Saturday 13th Sept 2025 was to Emo Court in County Laois, only an hour’s drive from Dublin. This fine Gandon-designed house was originally surrounded by over 11,000 acres making it one of the biggest estates in the country. Various owners, down through...

read more
Club Outing – Laytown Races

Club Outing – Laytown Races

Our first outing after the summer break was to the horse races at Laytown on 2nd September, where 11 members assembled to enjoy this unique seaside setting, which offers a rare opportunity to photograph horse racing on a beach. We met at Navy Café, which overlooks the...

read more

What’s On

Here are the next scheduled meetings and events for the Society:

The Latest Member’s Photographs on Flickr

For a full selection view Offshoot Flickr Group.

Competition Winner’s Image Gallery