Inbhear Sceine Kerry Sub Aqua Club

11/06/2026

With over 190 divers attending the Kerry Dive Rally weekend, 17 boats and over 460 dives completed -the highly anticipated results of the Kerry Dive Rally underwater photography competition are in! Some fantastic entries despite some difficult conditions.
Massive thanks to our very generous sponsors Underwater Camera Store and INON japan who provided some amazing prizes for Ireland's premier underwater photography competition!
**Judge’s Comment**
Wide Angle & Overall Winner - Crayfish 2 Tanks Photography.ie
Prize - Inon S220 Strobe courtesy of INON japan
A beautifully composed shot in challenging conditions. The crawfish is nicely positioned front-on in its rocky crevice and has great presence in the foreground, while the antennae extended across the frame and the diver above completes the picture. Technically demanding to balance strobe-lit subject against ambient mid-water and a backlit diver. A deserving overall winner. JC
Macro Winner - Comb Jelly: Clive Tanner
Prize - Flip Snoot Pro for your choice of Strobe courtesy of Underwater Camera Store

Straight away this scene shows lovely context for the subject. Conditions were tough on the day and this image shows a clever choice of subject combined with skillful control and balance of the lighting- NM
B&W Category Kev L Films
Prize - Pair of dome diffusers for choice of Strobe courtesy of Underwater Camera Store

“This striking capture has likely been rendered into B&W from a colour original. In doing so the creator transforms an underwater tunnel swim-through into a dramatic and immersive visual narrative. The diver’s silhouette, perfectly framed within the narrow submerged tunnel at Dolus Head, directs the eye toward the powerful beam of light that reveals the scale and texture of a submerged landscape, while instilling the sense of mystery that draws explorers into the submerged underworld. The photographer has used contrast masterfully, balancing deep shadows with subtle detail in the rock face to create a strong sense of depth and atmosphere. A compelling composition that captures both the adventure and solitude of underwater exploration, a worthy winning image.” NP
Highly Commended - Diver with egg: 2 Tanks Photography.ie
Prize -Signed copy of 'Beneath Irish Seas' courtesy of Nigel Motyer

After I had my initial run through of all the images submitted, this was the one that stayed with me the most. I love use of selective lighting to focus the attention on the main subject areas, the eyes and the whole intact egg. The image is enhanced by great post processing to hammer home the graphic nature of the shot. A natural magazine cover shot! -NM

Thanks to our judges for their hard work, patience and giving their time to review all the entries - John Collins Photography, Nick Pfeiffer and Nigel Motyer

03/06/2026

From the same weekend as the recent dive rally post — this is a Devonshire cup coral (Caryophyllia smithii), photographed in Kerry during the Inbhear Scéine Kerry Sub Aqua Club Dive Rally. Shot with the Canon R5 Mark II in the INON X-2 housing, 100mm macro lens.
Caryophyllia smithii is a solitary, azooxanthellate coral — it gets no energy from sunlight, surviving entirely by catching plankton with those translucent tentacles. In conditions that were frankly atrocious — phytoplankton bloom, surge, low visibility — the combination of the R5 Mark II sensor and side lighting pulled out detail I genuinely wasn't expecting.

INON Ireland was proud to sponsor the underwater photography competition at the rally, with an INON S-220 strobe as the overall prize. Winners to be announced shortly.

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21/05/2026

We are delighted to be holding a Beach Clean with our friends as part of the Dive Festival this weekend in Knightstown, Valentia. The beach clean kicks off at 1pm in Knightstown, Sea Synergi are kindly providing all equipment. So whether you are a diver attending the weekend, family, friends or just in the area you’re more than welcome to join and help keep our beautiful coastline clean!

20/05/2026

We have a WhatsApp group for the South West Dive Rally happening this weekend! We would encourage all participants to join.
The group is for following:
- Real Time Event Announcements & Updates
- Safety & Coordination
- Boat Space Sharing
- Lost & Found
- Post Event Sharing of Photos & Videos

19/05/2026

We are delighted to have some really exciting presentations happening this weekend in Knightstown, Valentia Island as part of Biodiversity Week and the Kerry Sub Aqua Dive Rally.
On Friday night, May 22nd at 8pm, Louise Overy will present on her fascinating research on Angel Sharks in Tralee Bay. Louise leads the Angle Sharks project Ireland and the Irish Elasmobranch Group and will discuss her research on Sharks and Rays including the endangered Angel Shark.
On the Saturday evening, May 23rd at 8pm, Professor Taylor Chapelle, one of the worlds leading researchers on Basking Sharks will join us to present on his recent research on the amazing animals that frequent our beautiful coastline. Ireland is a hotspot globally for Basking Sharks and Professor Chapelle has spent a number of years tagging and researching sharks off the Kerry coast.
These are presentations not to be missed for anyone interested in the marine world. Entry is free to the public. Location is in the Function Room in the Royal Hotel Valentia.

19/05/2026

Inon Inc., the Japanese underwater imaging specialist, has donated an Inon S-220 strobe as a prize for the Underwater Photography Competition at the Inbhear Scéine Kerry Dive Rally — Knightstown, Valentia Island, 23–24 May.

The prize: S-220 strobe, ZV adapter, and fibre optic cable. A complete lighting package, ready to fit on most modern compact and mirrorless housings.

How to enter:
Photographs must be taken during the rally weekend (23–24 May, Valentia waters).
Three categories: Wide Angle, Macro, Black & White.
Up to 3 entries per photographer.
Email entries to [email protected] by 9pm Wednesday, 27 May. Include camera details and dive site.
Judged by an expert panel.
On the S-220 for anyone who hasn't seen one. Guide number 22. Beam angle 140° × 100° — wide enough that diffusers are often unnecessary. S-TTL auto and 12-step manual. Four AA batteries. Double O-ring sealing. A serious tool in a compact body.

Inon Inc. is now represented in Ireland from Kinsale — direct ordering, local warranty, and advice based on Irish diving conditions. johncollinsphoto.com/inon

Thanks to INON global Japan for backing Irish underwater photography in this way. Hope to see plenty of entries from Valentia. Inbhear Sceine Kerry Sub Aqua Club INON global

— John Collins | Inon Ireland | [email protected]

06/05/2026

The Kerry Dive Rally is taking place May 23rd / 24th in Knightstown, Valentia Island, Co Kerry. Link bio to register for some of the best diving Ireland has to offer and much much more happening over the weekend.

01/05/2026

Nice write up by DiverNet about our upcoming Dive Rally. Promises to be a great weekend!

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08/01/2026

SAVE THE DATE - South West Dive Rally 2026, May 23/24 Knightstown, Valentia Island.
Join us for what promises to be one of the highlights of the Irish diving calendar, the South West festival of diving / Freediving in the Kingdom. With some of the best diving Ireland has to offer, captivating guest speakers / lectures, an underwater photography competition and much more, it’s a weekend not to be missed!
Rooms are filling up quickly at the Royal Hotel Valentia , the hotel is blocked for the weekend for divers attending the weekend so call them directly to secure accommodation for the weekend.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or if we can help with anything. More details to follow.

20/11/2025

The club would like to thank the Department of Rural and Community Development and Kerry County Council under the Local Enhancement Program 2025 for their financial assistance in acquiring an AED for our newly formed Underwater Search and Recovery Unit. This is a very important piece of equipment for us which could end up saving a life! ❤️
We were also lucky enough to get some financial assistance towards our insurance costs.