Maryann Heidtke has claimed top honours in this month’s Killarney Camera Club competition, winning both the Novice and Unrestricted categories.

Her winning photograph, titled ‘The Shoemaker’, was taken in a narrow alleyway in the medina of Marrakesh.

The image is an environmental portrait featuring an elderly shoemaker in his small workshop.

The subject is surrounded by rows of handcrafted leather shoes and bags in various colours, capturing a sense of his daily craft and routine

The Friary Folk Group has announced the release of their fourth charity CD, titled “Reflections,” featuring a collection of liturgical and contemporary songs.

The group has been a fixture in Killarney for almost 40 years and has raised approximately €30,000 for local charities through previous recordings.

All proceeds from this latest album will go to Comfort for Chemo, a charity supporting services for patients undergoing cancer treatment.

Recorded at Sonas Studios with engineer Tony O’Flaherty, the album includes sacred and modern pieces that reflect the group’s long history.

Group Coordinator Derek O’Leary said the choice of charity is a personal one for many involved.

“The Friary Folk Group has always been about more than music — it’s about people, community, and shared experience,” Mr O’Leary said. “Many of our members have faced their own cancer journeys, either personally or alongside loved ones, so supporting Comfort for Chemo is deeply meaningful to us.”

He also acknowledged the ongoing support from the local Franciscan community.

“We are incredibly grateful for the continued encouragement and support of Br. Pat and the Franciscan Community here in Killarney. Their presence has been central to our journey from the very beginning.”

“Reflections” is currently available to purchase at the Friary Bookshop in Killarney. It can also be downloaded via BandCamp. For further information, contact Derek O’Leary at 087 2662395.