The first outing of Solas Photography Club took place on the 25th July where Members meet for the day and went to Photograph the Omey Races (horse racing on the beach) on Omey Strand. The first race was due to Start at 1p.m. but the was delayed about 1 hour as the tide was late going out, a first according to the organisers. Omey is a tidal island located near Claddaghduff, a few miles from Clifden, on the western edge of Connemara. With up to nine races on the card and rain staying away for a few hours there was plenty opportunities for some great photographs and fun…
A gallery of some images taken by members on the day
