Dromad manager snaps up award

23 April 2024

Gary Loughran, Key Account Manager with Dromad Hire, has been named as the overall winner in the Irish Photographic Federation’s IFM National Photography Competition for 2024.

Gary, who is also a member and the treasurer of the Carrickmacross Camera Club, won with his picture entitled ‘Pannenhuis ‘ showing Brussels metro station, also winning Gold in the Urban category. In addition, he picked up a highly commended accreditation for his image ‘Ornate’ in the same category.

Gary says he is quite new to photography, having taken it up as a hobby during the pandemic, and he has won numerous accolades for his work at a European Level.

“It’s a great honour for me to not only win Gold for my entry into Urban category but actually to get the overall Image of the Year was such a remarkable achievement for me, one I couldn’t even dream of happening.

“My love for travel and architecture drives me to take adventures, with just my camera and I. The support I get from my club is phenomenal and its great to see a small club like ours doing so well."

Gary is pictured, above right, receiving his award from IPF President John Butler. His striking winning pictures are shown below.

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