The Restore Ballymacraven River Association (RBRA), in collaboration with The Clare Champion, are excited to announce our first RBRA Photography Competition: Our River in Focus 2026! We’re inviting photographers of all levels and ages to showcase pictures they have taken of the Ballymacraven and Inagh Rivers in County Clare.

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Taking a Closer Look

We are looking to see Ballymacraven and Inagh rivers from the perspective of the community's eye. It can be anything to do with these rivers! 

Perhaps a quick snap whilst walking the dog of the morning sunrise across the Inagh river, a heron looking into the water, a picture of a cute mushroom you’ve spotted, or the Spring leaves bursting along the Ballymacraven river. We welcome all photos and encourage every age to enter.

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Could your image be the winning shot in 2026?

We can’t wait to see what this year’s competition brings. 

We encourage photographers of all levels to take part: Young! Old! Novice! Professional! You can use any medium of camera you like.  

Get outside, explore, and share your vision of "Our Rivers in Focus", 2026.

Happy photographing!

See our next section for what the winner of the competition will receive...!

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Prize and Deadline Details

An overall winner and selection of finalists will have their images displayed at the Ennistymon River's Festival 2026. The winning image will be published alongside an article in the Clare Champion.

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The winner will be chosen by a judging panel whose decision will be final.  Keep an eye on our social media platforms for our feature favourites.

We can only accept online entries which are uploaded to our official entry form below. 

You must submit your entries by 15th April 2026. 

Please read the full Terms and Conditions before entering the competition.

So dust of those camera skills and get snapping!