Mallow Camera Club is affiliated to both the Southern Association of Camera Clubs (SACC) and the Irish Photographic Federation (IPF). 

Irish Photographic Federation (IPF) - a federation of all camera clubs in Ireland. IPF Website

Southern Association of Camera Clubs (SACC) – a region of the IPF spanning the country south of a line from Arklow to Shannon Town. SACC Website

 IPF DISTINCTIONS

There are three levels of IPF Distincitons – Licentiateship, Associateship, & Fellowship which is the highest level.  Photographers must have a Licentiateship before progressing to Associateship and then to Fellowship.  Distinctions ared judged twice a year, usually in in April at the IPF Photography Finals, and in November at the National Shield Competition (L & A only).  Members of Mallow Camera Club are encouraged to apply for Distincitons, and many members have distinctions at Licentiateship and Associateship level.  One member of the club, John Hooton, has a Fellowship (FIPF) from the Irish Photographic Federation.

See the downloads page on the IPF website for application forms and up to date information on IPF Distinctions.