European Award Winning Photographer
	‘First Day At School’ photographed by Ken Finegan, ARPS, BA (Hons), MFA has scooped a coveted European Newspaper Design Award in the Photography Picturepage section. Visit www.newspics.ie for more details.

Immerse yourself in the culture and atmosphere of Perigord Noir

Develop your photography skills in the heart of the beautiful Dordogne area of France at our new residential photography course. The course is conducted by Irish photographer Ken Finegan, BA (Hons) Degree Photography, University of Glamorgan and has just successfully completed studying for his MFA in Photography at the University of Ulster, Belfast under Professors Paul Seawright and Donovan Wylie. Images from his recent project “Tír na nÓg” (please visit www.kenfinegan.com) were exhibited in the Basement Gallery Dundalk and selected for the “Open Here” exhibition in Hereford, UK. He is also an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society and the Irish Photographic Federation. A professional photographer with 26 years experience working in press sport and public relations, Ken also is Photographic Studies Course co-ordinator and lectures in  photography at O'Fiaich Institute of Further Education in Dundalk, County Louth, and offers non-residential photography classes to adults.

A Course to Suit YOU!

Whether you are new to digital photography or wish to improve  your skills, Ken will be able to tailor the course to meet your needs. Class sizes will be small ensuring individual attention. Participants will get the opportunity to go on field trips in the beautiful Dordogne Valley with its historic castles, medieval market towns, charming picturesque sandstone villages, riverside beaches, ancient oak forests and vineyards. Accommodation is in one of the luxurious lodges on the edge of an 18 hole Golf Course in Souillac Golf & Country Club, making it the ideal location for a family holiday or club outing. The beautifully located site, with golf course, tennis courts, swimming pools, restaurant and bar offers lots of activities for family members not undertaking the course, as well as the opportunity to relax once the day's classes are finished.