Galway Bay FM is inviting you to get involved each month in our Monthly Photo Competition, celebrating the iconic landmarks, stunning scenery and moments of magic that make Galway special throughout the year.

We’re asking amateur photographers to capture an image taken during the month of entry that clearly says “January in Galway”, “This is March”, and so on. Each month, one winning photo will receive a prize and earn a place in the Galway Bay FM Charity Calendar 2027, which will be produced and sold at Christmas in aid of a chosen charity.

Take part!  - it's a great way to showcase your creative eye for capturing something special plus you'll be supporting a good cause.

We can’t wait to see March through your lens!

March is a transition month, it feels like the days are really stretching, waking up and shaking off Winter.  To capture March in an image visualise change and motion, hints of what’s to come but not fully formed. Winter hasn’t fully left, spring hasn’t fully arrived.  Its a time of year of new beginnings, family outings, celebrations, lambs playing in the fields and that hopeful feeling that make you say, “Yes that’s March”

Submit your best shot for a chance to be featured on our Photo Calendar and showcased across our platforms.

Ready, set, snap!

MARCH Entries - SUBMIT PHOTOS HERE

February Winner

Congrats to Martin Whyte, Athenry our February Winner!  Michael has won a Cinema Family Combo ticket with thanks to Eye Cinema, Wellpark,  Galway .   

A Family Combo Ticket allow for four ticket to the same film plus two Kids Trays, a large popcorn and two medium drinks and choice of either a pouch of sweets or nachos. 

January Winner

Listen back HERE to Donal Mahon from The Nightfly talk to Kayte O'Malley on On The Move about the fantastic entries that were submitted during January.

• Orientate your smartphone to landscape mode by simply turning it sideways.
• Light is king: Golden hours (the hour before sunset and after sunrise) and Blue hours ( The hour after sunset and before sunrise ) give soft natural light that beats harsh overhead sun.
• Turn on the grid and use the rule of thirds, putting key objects along the grid lines and not dead centre.
• Get closer to the scene you’re capturing rather than using digital zoom, it will end up grainy and blurred when blown up.
• Include a nearby ‘prop’ or object when composing a picture, especially landscape to give a sense of perspective.
• Keep the background simple and don’t  clutter. A busy photo can be confusing, sometimes less is more.
• Don’t be afraid to get down on your hunkers and experiment with different angles.
• If you are taking photos towards a source of light for example a sunset, reduce the exposure slightly for better detail.
• Think ‘album cover’ and not ‘photo album’.
• Take 3 pictures of each scene and pick out the best one.

February Finalists

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January Finalists

Don't forget to read the Terms and Conditions below.

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Submission Terms & Conditions

1. Promoter
   The promotion is run by Galway bay FM (“the Promoter”).
2. Eligibility

• Open to listeners aged 18 years or over.
• Entrants must be amateur photographers only. Professional photographers or those earning a primary income from photography are not eligible.
• Employees of the Promoter and their immediate families are excluded.

3. Entry Requirements

• Photos must be original, taken by the entrant, and not previously published commercially.
• Photos must be landscape format and high resolution, suitable for professional print.
• Each photo must be relevant to the specific month it is submitted for.
• Entries that do not meet the format or quality requirements may be disqualified.
• No watermarks, borders, or visible branding are permitted.

4. Content Guidelines

• Images must be suitable for a family audience.
• No offensive, defamatory, political, or inappropriate content.
• No images that infringe on the rights, privacy, or copyright of any third party.
• Entrants must have permission from any identifiable individuals appearing in the photo.

5. Submission Period & Selection

• One winning photo will be selected each month during the campaign.
• Winners will be chosen by a judging panel appointed by the Promoter.
• Judges’ decisions are final, and no correspondence will be entered into.

6. Prizes

• Each monthly winner will receive a small nominal prize, as specified on air or online.
• No cash alternative unless stated.
• Prizes are non-transferable.

7. Rights & Usage

• By entering, entrants grant the Promoter a royalty-free, perpetual licence to use submitted images for:
  • The 2026 charity calendar
  • On-air promotion
  • Online, social media, and marketing purposes
• Copyright remains with the photographer.

8. Charity Calendar

• Winning images will be featured in a printed calendar released at Christmas 2026.
• Proceeds from calendar sales will go to the designated charity.

9. Winner Notification

• Monthly winners will be contacted using the details provided at entry.
• If a winner cannot be contacted within a reasonable time, an alternative winner may be selected.

10. General

• The Promoter reserves the right to amend, suspend, or cancel the promotion if necessary.
• By entering, participants agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
• The promotion is governed by Irish law.